Walk from Saunton Sands Hotel to Croyde via Down End

Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End

There are a few places to start this walk. Park at – Saunton Sands, below Saunton Sands Hotel or Croyde to make it a loop and cut back over the hill inbetween Croyde and Braunton.

As its cheaper to park at Croyde than Saunton sands, start at Down End car park, on way to Croyde.

Views over Croyde Beach at the start.

Croyde Beach
Croyde Beach
Saunton Sands Hotel to Croyde Walk via Down End
Saunton Sands Hotel to Croyde Walk via Down End
Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End
Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End

Start of the walk, heading to Down End along the coastal path.

Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End
Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End

Beautiful little inlets.

Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End
Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End

Views at Down End into the sea.

Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End
Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End

Great Bench at Down End.

Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End
Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End

Down End View from the bench – just great.

Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End
Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End

Looking back at the surf wistfully wishing you had a board with you.

Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End
Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End

Views out across Saunton Beach from the path.

Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End
Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End

Saunton sands beach, view from above Saunton Sands Hotel. A beach of great character and contrast with ever changing moods, light and colours.

Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End
Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End

View on the way back from Saunton Sands Hotel to Croyde.

Don’t miss the start of the walk back from the Saunton Side, its opposite Saunton Sands Hotel.

You can call in at Saunton Sands Hotel for food and drinks or try the cafes below the Hotel for cheaper refreshments.

Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End
Croyde to Saunton Sands Hotel Walk via Down End

Views back over to Croyde from Hill top.

Cafe back at Down End Car Park and Croyde.

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