South Devon Trail Running

Run Devon's south coast on the South West Coast Path - 67 miles from Plymouth to Brixham. We provide accommodation, luggage transfer, maps & guidebooks.

Code	Tour	Duration	Difficulty	Price per person
R-SDEV1	From Plymouth to Brixham	3 nights, 2 days running	Strenuous	£330
R-SDEV2	From Plymouth to Brixham	4 nights, 3 days running	Moderate / Demanding	£410
R-SDEV3	From Plymouth to Brixham	5 nights, 4 days running	Moderate	£500

Important information

The Wembury to Noss Mayo ferry operates from April to September. If the ferry is not running, the alternative is to take a taxi.

The River Erme between Noss Mayo and Bigbury-on-Sea has no ferry service. Therefore, it is necessary to ford the river at low tide. Before booking please check the tide times by clicking here. The alternative is an 8 mile detour around the river.

The Bigbury to Bantham Ferry isn't currently operating. The only alternatives are a 9 mile detour around the Avon Estuary or to take a taxi. If you would like to add an extra day to run the 9 mile Avon Estuary detour, rather than take a taxi, please contact us.

If you wish to run this trail outside of these months, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Start

Travel to Plymouth where your first night's accommodation has been booked

Day 1

Plymouth to Salcombe. 36 miles (57.5km) / 5656 ft (1724 m) ascent

Day 2

Salcombe to Brixham. 34 miles (54.5km) / 6004 ft (1830 m) ascent

Finish

Depart from Brixham after breakfast

Your Itinerary

This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.

Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.

The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.

Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:

A note about transfers

£45.00 per person / per night

£35.00 per person / per night

You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:

£55.00 per person / per night

What's included?

3 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms (where available) in selected B&B’s, hotels, inns and guesthouses along the trail, or a short distance away via taxi provided at our expense.
Breakfast each day.
Door to door luggage transfer.
Maps with the route marked on and a guidebook or route notes describing the trail.
An information pack containing an itinerary, instructions on how to find your accommodation each night and a kit list.
Detailed travel instructions on how to get to the start of your holiday and back from the end of it.

Extra Nights & Rest Days

Plymouth, with its vast number of historic buildings, would make a great extra night location for any runner regardless of your interests. From museums, gardens and aquariums to boat trips, sports facilities and walking trails, this city is guaranteed to keep everyone occupied and entertained. There are also a number of health spas available if you are in need of a massage, as well as plenty of sports outlets and health food shops to restock your running kit as necessary. Plymouth also boasts a range of fantastic eateries to choose from, prepared by some of the best chefs around using fresh local produce, leaving you spoilt for choice for your evening meal.

You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:

£55.00 per person / per night

Tour Facts

Total distance: 70 miles (112 km)
Duration: 3 nights, 2 days running
Minimum daily distance: 34 miles (54.5 km)
Maximum daily distance: 36 miles (57.5 km)
Code: R-SDEV1 Grade: Strenuous
Season: 2nd January - 24th December
Start of holiday: Plymouth
End of holiday: Brixham

Route Profile

Travel Information

Useful information and travel links that will assist you in your plans to travel to the start of the holiday and back from the end of it are sent to you with your full tour pack. A summary is given below:

By Air - The most convenient major city and international airports are Exeter and Newquay.

By Rail - There is a rail station at the start of the trail (Plymouth). The nearest rail station to Brixham is at Paignton (about 5.5 miles way).

By Bus - Various buses run to Plymouth. Buses run from Brixham to Paignton.

From London - Trains runs from London Paddington station to Plymouth.

Return To The Start - The easiest way to return to the start of the trail is to take a bus from Brixham to Newton Abbot & then the train from there to Plymouth.

Weather Information

To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:

MetCheck - This website allows you to look up detailed weather information for specific locations as far as six months in advance.
Met Office - This website shows regional area forecasts a few days in advance, with a general UK forecast description of up to 30 days in advance.
Mountain Forecast - This website shows what the forecast is like up on specific hills and fells, and offers forecasts a few days in advance.