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Dartmouth Castle and Sugary Cove
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Dartmouth Castle and Sugary Cove

Dartmouth, Devon · South West

Quick answer

Dartmouth Castle and Sugary Cove walk is a 3.5-mile coastal route in South Devon, passing through National Trust woodland with views across the Dart Estuary to a secluded dog-friendly beach at Sugary Cove. Dogs are welcome throughout the walk and can swim from the cove's sheltered shoreline. Suitable for all sizes.

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Distance

3.5 miles

Time

1h 10m - 1h 40m

Moderate

Difficulty

🐾

Off-lead

Yes

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Stiles

None

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Parking

Available

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Nearest pub

The Cherub Inn, Dartmouth

Dog-friendly stops nearby

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About this walk

A beautiful coastal walk from Dartmouth Castle along the cliffs to the secluded Sugary Cove, one of Devon's finest small beaches. The route passes through National Trust woodland with views across the Dart Estuary entrance.

Walk highlights

  • Dartmouth Castle historic fortification
  • Sugary Cove secluded beach
  • Dart Estuary views
  • NT coastal woodland

Terrain

CoastalWoodland/Forest

🗓 Seasonal notes

Year-round walk. The cove offers sheltered swimming for dogs in summer. The cliff path can be slippery after rain.

🅿️ Parking

Pay and display at Dartmouth Castle car park

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