South Hams of Devon self guided walking holidays

The coast of the South Hams of Devon is blessed with more than its share of scenic grandeur and variety. Not only does it possess a rugged coastline with magnificent cliffs and rocky headlands but look inland and you will see a luxuriant patchwork of fields and woodland, valleys and hills, which runs right down to the coast.

Picture: Soar Mill Cove - Tim Stanger/Devonscape Images

The climate of the South Hams is so mild that in Salcombe, the most southerly resort in England, oranges and lemons can be grown out of doors. The entire area exudes a feeling of prosperity and plenty.

Guests on both the 'Easy' and 'Moderate' tours will walk around the magnificent promontories of Bolt Head, Prawle Point, Start Point and Gammon Head; through the idyllic thatched villages of Slapton and Hope Cove; along the beautiful sandy beaches at Soar Mill Cove and Blackpool Sands and amid the cheerful bustle of Salcombe, where the white-washed houses and colourful boats give the town a Mediterranean feel.

Bed & Breakfast option

Your holiday in South Devon will be based at a comfortable family-run guest house in the historic town of Datmouth. Your room will have ensuite facilities (private bathroom) and you will have a choice of continental or full English breakfast. Dartmouth has a wide variety of restaurants and pubs serving meals in the evening.

• Introduction
• Far West Cornwall
• North Cornwall
• The South Hams of Devon
• Exmoor National Park
• Dorset World Heritage Coast
• West Wiltshire Downs
• The Cotswolds
• Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
• Central Lake District National Park
• Northern Lake District National Park
• Yorkshire's Northern Dales
• Yorkshire Limestone Dales
• Hadrian's Wall Country
• The Tweed Valley and Scottish Borders