About The Walk
The walk is about 6 miles (9.7 km) in length, and is linear along the coastline.
There is a car park at either end of the route, and the easiest arrangement for getting back from the walk is to use two cars and leave one near the end, in the Start Point car park. [The alternatives are to arrange for a friend/taxi to drop or collect you at either end – there is no public transport… or enjoy a 12+ mile walk instead.]
For up to date details, including cost, of Start Point Car Park:
https://startpointdevon.co.uk/start-point-car-park/
Example Local Taxi companies:
https://www.merlinstaxi.co.uk/
https://www.southhams-cabs.co.uk/
https://www.southwest-taxis.co.uk/
https://www.one2onetaxis500.co.uk/
For most of the way the walk follows the South West Coast Path, through an area designated for its outstanding natural beauty.
The walk:
Begins – Strete Gate (Grid Reference SX 835455)
Ends – Start Point (Grid Reference SX 829371).
Maps:
Ordnance Survey ‘Explorer’ map OL20
‘South Devon, Brixham to Newton Ferrers’ (1:25,000)
Landranger OR 202 Torbay & South Dartmoor (1:50000).
Difficulty
For a healthy person wearing sturdy footwear, most of the going is easy, with occasional more demanding uphill stretches.
After rain the paths can be very slippery, so take care.
Be prepared for rain, even when the sun is shining at the start of the walk!
Food and drink can be bought in the villages of Torcross and Beesands along the way, but take plenty of water with you.
Parking at Strete Gate
The [very] small car park at Strete Gate is free, but is only a few spaces so soon fills up.
Along the lane is a larger ‘pay and display’ car park.
(Note the current opening times and charges.)