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South Hams

17 running routes in South Hams

Runners in South Hams get anything from 4km to 18.5km, and it's mostly off-road, so trail shoes are the safer bet. There's enough climbing in most of these to be felt. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started.

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Runs in South Hams

Along The Erme

Along The Erme

South Hams, Dartmoor, England

Beginning at Ivybridge and following the River Erme to King's Corner before making Around King's Wood and returning along the river.

8.4 km138 mHill 3/5
Around Wembury

Around Wembury

Wembury, England

A varied loop around Wembury takes in tracks, footpaths, field crossings, and the dramatic South West Coast Path.

6.3 km123 mHill 3/5
Batson Creek and Three Points

Batson Creek and Three Points

South Hams, England

Starting at Croft Road in Salcombe and following the coast round Batson Creek then looping anti-clockwise around Snape Point, Black Knob…

6.9 km64 mHill 1/5
Beesands - East Prawle - Hallsands

Beesands - East Prawle - Hallsands

Beesands, Devon, England

A big hilly run with 4 main climbs and many shorter ones. Three of the big climbs are on the way to East Prawle.

18.5 km466 mHill 4/5
Bovisbury - Wembury

Bovisbury - Wembury

Wembury, England

An out and back from Bovisland Estate Car Park. Along the coastal path with great views.

10.1 km122 mHill 2/5
Butterdon Hill and Western Beacon

Butterdon Hill and Western Beacon

South Hams, Dartmoor, England

A lollipop-shaped fully off-road path starts from Ivybridge heading along the Two Moors Way around Weatherdon Hill to Glasscombe Ball…

7.5 km226 mHill 4/5
Dartington Hall 5

Dartington Hall 5

Dartington, England

This 5k clockwise loop around Dartington Hall takes you through a mix of serene parkland, shaded woodland trails, open fields and driveways.

5.1 km84 mHill 3/5
Dartington Hall 8

Dartington Hall 8

Dartington, England

This anticlockwise route around Dartington Hall combines scenic paths and a peaceful stretch alongside the river, offering a mix of natural…

8.1 km99 mHill 2/5
Dewerstone Rock

Dewerstone Rock

Shaugh Prior, Dartmoor, England

Options to park and start at Cadover Bridge or Dewerstone Car Park. A mix of woodland trails and open views across Wigford Down.

5.8 km150 mHill 4/5
Hallsands - Lannacombe

Hallsands - Lannacombe

Hallsands, Devon, England

From Hallsands Village Car Park.

8.0 km222 mHill 4/5
Noss Mayo

Noss Mayo

Newton and Noss, England

A clockwise loop coastal run with a connecting inland section. Sea views including Yealm Estuary and Wembury Bay.

6.9 km111 mHill 3/5
Thurlestone - Bantham Loop

Thurlestone - Bantham Loop

Thurkestone, Devon, England

An anticlockwise coastal loop around Thurlestone, Aunemouth, Bantham, and Bantham Ham, mixing quiet lanes with scenic coastal paths.

8.5 km171 mHill 3/5
Torcross - Frittiscombe Loop

Torcross - Frittiscombe Loop

Torcross, Stokenham, England

A flat section on the coastal path next to the main road, from Torcross, then a hilly inland section first on trail then on a lane.

8.9 km115 mHill 2/5
Torcross - Strete Gate

Torcross - Strete Gate

Torcross, Stokenham, England

An out an back along the coastal path running alongside the A379, with Slapton Ley on one side and the sea on the other.

6.7 km0 mHill 0/5
Wembury Beach - Crownhill Bay

Wembury Beach - Crownhill Bay

Wembury, England

An out-and-back run from Wembury Beach to Crownhill Bay follows the South West Coast Path, offering breathtaking sea views.

9.1 km41 mHill 0/5
Wembury High Cliffs Triangle

Wembury High Cliffs Triangle

Wembury, England

A clockwise loop from Wembury takes in the stunning coast path with its wide and well-trodden trails offering expansive sea views.

4.0 km68 mHill 3/5
Wester Whitebarrow and Avon Dam Reservoir

Wester Whitebarrow and Avon Dam Reservoir

South Brent, Dartmoor, England

A climb on grassy trails past Wester Whitbarrow and the highest point on the course.

11.2 km246 mHill 3/5