Saturdays 9 Miler

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 14.51 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 4h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 46 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 50 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 44 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1 m
  • ⚐
    District: Barnstaple 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 51.076209° / W 4.064757°
  • ⚑
    End: N 51.076522° / W 4.063139°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

Add waypoints by clicking on the map.

The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 5 m - Start on
  2. 2 : km 0.36 - alt. 4 m - Turn right
  3. 3 : km 0.37 - alt. 4 m - Turn right
  4. 4 : km 0.39 - alt. 5 m - Turn slight right onto A3125
  5. 5 : km 0.57 - alt. 10 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Barnstaple Western Bypass, A361
  6. 6 : km 0.75 - alt. 10 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A3125
  7. 7 : km 0.93 - alt. 5 m - Keep left
  8. 8 : km 0.95 - alt. 4 m - Turn left
  9. 9 : km 0.96 - alt. 4 m - Turn left
  10. 10 : km 1.28 - alt. 6 m - Turn left onto Tarka Trail
  11. 11 : km 5 - alt. 8 m - Turn right
  12. 12 : km 5.03 - alt. 6 m - Turn left
  13. 13 : km 5.28 - alt. 6 m - Turn left
  14. 14 : km 5.3 - alt. 7 m - Turn right
  15. 15 : km 6.51 - alt. 6 m - Turn right onto Mill Hill, B3233
  16. 16 : km 8.31 - alt. 41 m - At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bickington Road, A3125
  17. 17 : km 9.66 - alt. 13 m - Keep left onto A3125
  18. 18 : km 9.84 - alt. 22 m - Turn right
  19. 19 : km 9.85 - alt. 21 m - Turn sharp right
  20. 20 : km 10.83 - alt. 8 m - Turn right
  21. 21 : km 10.83 - alt. 9 m - Turn left onto Barnstaple Western Bypass, A361
  22. 22 : km 10.97 - alt. 7 m - Keep right onto Barnstaple Western Bypass, A361
  23. 23 : km 11.16 - alt. 5 m - Turn left onto Riverside Road
  24. 24 : km 11.17 - alt. 5 m - Turn right onto Barnstaple Western Bypass, A361
  25. 25 : km 11.24 - alt. 4 m - Keep left onto Barnstaple Western Bypass, A361
  26. 26 : km 11.28 - alt. 4 m - Turn right
  27. 27 : km 11.29 - alt. 4 m - Turn right onto Barnstaple Western Bypass, A361
  28. 28 : km 11.32 - alt. 4 m - Turn slight left onto Braunton Road, A361
  29. 29 : km 11.52 - alt. 6 m - Keep right
  30. 30 : km 12.25 - alt. 21 m - Turn right onto Bradiford
  31. 31 : km 12.51 - alt. 14 m - Turn right onto Abbey Road
  32. 32 : km 12.83 - alt. 5 m - Turn sharp right onto Fair View
  33. 33 : km 13.07 - alt. 5 m - Turn right onto A39
  34. 34 : km 13.29 - alt. 5 m - Keep right onto Pilton Causeway, A39
  35. 35 : km 13.31 - alt. 4 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Pilton Causeway, B3149
  36. 36 : km 13.38 - alt. 6 m - At roundabout, take exit 3 onto North Walk
  37. 37 : km 13.78 - alt. 6 m - Keep left onto North Walk
  38. 38 : km 13.81 - alt. 5 m - Keep left onto Castle Street
  39. 39 : km 14.16 - alt. 5 m - Turn slight right onto A3125
  40. 40 : km 14.32 - alt. 3 m - Keep right onto Sticklepath Terrace, A3125
  41. 41 : km 14.36 - alt. 6 m - Keep right
  42. 42 : km 14.42 - alt. 6 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A3125
  43. E : km 14.51 - alt. 4 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

Walking Codden Hill

Walker
Codden Hill
↔3.75 km ↗+96 m ↘-103 m ◔1h 20 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Bishop's Tawton (Devon)

This short circular walk with ascents and descents close to Barnstaple provides a good way to explore Codden Hill which overlooks the surroundings valleys and River Taw Estuary.

Walking Baggy Point from Croyde

Walker
Baggy Point from Croyde
↔7.13 km ↗+110 m ↘-109 m ◔2h 20 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Georgeham (Devon)

This circular walk from Croyde explores the section of the South West Coast path which leads to Baggy Point. From this headland, you can enjoy nice views of Croyde Bay and Morte Bay, especially at sunset!

Walking Morte and Bull Points, Combesgate valley from Woolacombe

Walker
Morte and Bull Points, Combesgate valley from Woolacombe
↔10.65 km ↗+282 m ↘-275 m ◔3h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Mortehoe (Devon)

This circular walk from Woolacombe explores a beautiful section of the South West Coast path which leads to Morte Point and Bull Point overlooking wild beaches. Then, you will use paths inland close to Mortehoe village and go down to the start following a gorgeous path along Combesgate Valley.

Walking Furzebeam Hill and The Rolle Canal from Great Torrington

Walker
Furzebeam Hill and The Rolle Canal from Great Torrington
↔4.25 km ↗+109 m ↘-101 m ◔1h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Great Torrington (Devon)

This circular walk from Great Torrington goes past the Golf Club next to Furzebeam Hill overlooking the valley. Then the path heads to Rolle Canal and follows the River Torridge before you join Traka Trail.

Walking Sandy Cove and Windcutter Hill from Lee

Walker
Sandy Cove and Windcutter Hill from Lee
↔6.80 km ↗+223 m ↘-226 m ◔2h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Ilfracombe (Devon)

This beautiful circular walk, especially at low tide because you can walk through the Morte-slate cliffs along a path and steps cut in the rock, provides a good way to discover Lee village, the gorgeous rocky bay and woods inland.

Walking The Torrs and Slade Reservoirs from Ilfracombe

Walker
The Torrs and Slade Reservoirs from Ilfracombe
↔10.86 km ↗+238 m ↘-235 m ◔3h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Ilfracombe (Devon)

This pretty long circular walk explores a short section of the South West Coast path next to the Torrs leading to a wonderful viewpoint. Then, you will discover paths in farmland and follow the National Cycle Route 27 along Slade Reservoirs before you go back to Ilfracombe.

Walking Holdstone Hill and Heddon's Mouth Cleave

Walker
Holdstone Hill and Heddon's Mouth Cleave
↔12.25 km ↗+424 m ↘-428 m ◔4h 45 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Trentishoe (Devon)

This interesting walk with ascents and descents close to Trentishoe is the perfect way to discover gorgeous viewpoints including Holdstone Hill or enjoy beautiful valleys along River Heddon and streams.

Walking Hollerday Hill, The Valley of Rocks and South Cleave from Lynton

Walker
Hollerday Hill, The Valley of Rocks and South Cleave from Lynton
↔6.08 km ↗+289 m ↘-288 m ◔2h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Lynton and Lynmouth (Devon)

This beautiful circular walk is perfect to discover the Valley of Rocks from several viewpoints. First, you will reach Hollerday Hill viewpoint before you go up to the South Cleave (steep section, avoid during wet conditions!). The views of these famous rocks from the paths which go to Lynton are gorgeous!

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