South Hams Way

Devon

A 100-mile trail created by South Hams Ramblers. It incorporates a range of diverse landscapes: moorland, coast path, river valleys and agricultural land. Its highest point is 1,281ft, just above the Avon Dam reservoir on Dartmoor. The route has been divided into ten sections and are centered on places where there is public transport access, shops, refreshments and accommodation. From Totnes the route passes through Buckfastleigh, South Brent, Ivybridge, Noss Mayo, Mothecombe, Hope Cove, Salcombe, Torcross and Dartmouth.

On the section of the route shared with the South West Coast Path there are three estuary crossings:
The Erme at Mothecombe / Wonwell can be waded across for only about one hour either side of low tide.
The Avon: a seasonal ferry operates between Cockleridge and Bantham. During winter months an inland diversion is taken on a pleasant 7-mile walk called the Avon Estuary Walk (see https://www.southdevon-nl.org.uk/portfolio_page/the-avon-estuary for details).
Salcombe estuary: a pedestrian ferry operates all year round to East Portlemouth.

December 2025: report of a re-route of Section 1. See South Hams Way Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/southhamsway

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Details:

Path Type:	Other Paths
Attributes:	Other Paths National Landscape Coastal Moorland
Start and Finish:	SX804609 - Borough Park, Totnes, Devon
Open Date:	2025
Web Sites:	South Hams Way South Hams Way [YouTube video]

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