Little Dartmouth Castle Walk

Take this circular, four mile walk along the famous South West Coast Path and experience sea views, Dartmouth’s historic castle and the River Dart. This walk begins and ends in the National Trust car park in Redlap, and is graded easy to moderate.

As it follows the coast path the terrain is even, although areas can become muddy in wet conditions. The coastal path is signposted from the car park and the route follows it along the shoreline, through woodland and past Dartmouth Castle, and is one of the most beautiful walks in Dartmouth.

Walking Froward

A more challenging walk in Kingswear, this one starts outside the Royal Dart Hotel and is eight miles long. This walk is challenging, but those who follow it will be rewarded with some stunning coast and country views.

Crossing inland over the peninsula between Brixham and Kingswear, this trail stretches to Scabbacombe Head with its impressive vantage points, before following the South West Coast Path back past Froward Point.

This walk includes several stiles and is hilly, so it is best not to attempt it if you struggle with obstacles and inclines.

The Dart Circuit

This Dartmouth walk is just two and a half miles, so it’s ideal for a hot day or those who are not used to longer trails. Starting at Dartmouth Station, walkers will needs to cross the River Dart to Kingswear via the regular passenger ferry. Turn left outside of Kingswear Station and walk uphill, before turning left and crossing the railway via a footbridge. Continue your walk between the railway and the boatyard before crossing the marina road and heading upriver beside the Dart.

This section of the walk offers breathtaking views of the estuary, Dartmouth and the Royal Naval College so don’t forget your camera!

Higher Brownstone to Froward Point

If you fancy getting to know Kingswear better, this Kingswear walk is the perfect trail. Starting at Higher Brownstone car park, the walk is just three miles in length making it a relatively easy option. It also avoids obstacles and steep hills. The circular walk starts at Higher Brownstone car park, near Kingswear and follows an even, tarmac road to the Daymark Tower passing fantastic views of the River Dart along the way.

Leave the car park beside the gate and follow the track to Froward Point. The walk passes the Battery complex built in WWII, as well as Mill Bay Cove, where you will get great views of both Dartmouth and Kingswear castles. This walk is a great one for birdspotting, and you may spot peregrine falcons, colonies of sea birds and grey seals at Mew Stoneoffshore from the Battery.