Lynton To Ilfracombe

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 28.21 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 10h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 1,014 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 999 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 316 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 5 m
  • ⚐
    District: Lynton and Lynmouth 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 51.230534° / W 3.830941°
  • ⚑
    End: N 51.209777° / W 4.120737°
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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.

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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. 7 m - Start on Riverside Road
  2. 2 : km 0.03 - alt. 5 m - Turn left onto Riverside Road
  3. 3 : km 0.13 - alt. 6 m - Keep left onto Riverside Road
  4. 4 : km 0.25 - alt. 10 m - Keep left
  5. 5 : km 0.48 - alt. 9 m - Turn left
  6. 6 : km 2.2 - alt. 91 m - Keep right onto North Walk
  7. 7 : km 2.48 - alt. 88 m - Keep left
  8. 8 : km 3.88 - alt. 60 m - Keep left
  9. 9 : km 5.42 - alt. 144 m - Turn right
  10. 10 : km 6.05 - alt. 87 m - Turn left
  11. 11 : km 6.38 - alt. 125 m - Turn sharp right
  12. 12 : km 8.42 - alt. 138 m - Turn sharp left
  13. 13 : km 8.47 - alt. 138 m - Turn left
  14. 14 : km 9.37 - alt. 31 m - Turn sharp right
  15. 15 : km 9.44 - alt. 33 m - Turn sharp left
  16. 16 : km 9.64 - alt. 37 m - Turn sharp right
  17. 17 : km 11.31 - alt. 234 m - Turn right
  18. 18 : km 12.36 - alt. 213 m - Turn sharp right
  19. 19 : km 16 - alt. 248 m - Keep right
  20. 20 : km 19.59 - alt. 126 m - Keep right
  21. 21 : km 19.89 - alt. 97 m - Turn left
  22. 22 : km 20.19 - alt. 39 m - Turn right onto West Challacombe Lane
  23. 23 : km 20.43 - alt. 36 m - Turn right
  24. 24 : km 20.6 - alt. 19 m - Turn left onto Rosea Bridge Lane
  25. 25 : km 20.74 - alt. 12 m - Turn right onto Borough Road
  26. 26 : km 21.11 - alt. 18 m - Turn right onto Newberry Road
  27. 27 : km 21.31 - alt. 19 m - Turn sharp right onto Berry Lane
  28. 28 : km 21.48 - alt. 50 m - Turn right onto Newberry Hill
  29. 29 : km 22.15 - alt. 99 m - Turn sharp right
  30. 30 : km 22.31 - alt. 85 m - Keep left onto Old Coast Road
  31. 31 : km 22.75 - alt. 71 m - Keep left
  32. 32 : km 23.13 - alt. 56 m - Turn sharp right
  33. 33 : km 23.55 - alt. 10 m - Keep right
  34. 34 : km 23.63 - alt. 12 m - Turn right onto A399
  35. 35 : km 26.52 - alt. 22 m - Turn right onto Hillside Road
  36. 36 : km 26.82 - alt. 56 m - Turn right onto Hillsborough Road
  37. 37 : km 28.12 - alt. 30 m - Turn sharp right onto Fore Street
  38. 38 : km 28.14 - alt. 29 m - Turn left
  39. E : km 28.21 - alt. 17 m

Useful Information

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Walking Countisbury and Watersmeet from Lynmouth

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↔6.88 km ↗+266 m ↘-256 m ◔2h 45 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Lynton and Lynmouth (Devon)

This Exmoor walk includes coast, valley and high level sections. Starting from Lynmouth, the route climbs to Contisubury before crossing high pastures to descend to Watersmeet. The return leg of the walk follows the River Lyn downstream to the coast.

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

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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!

Walking Watersmeet by Ash Bridge and South Hill Common

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Watersmeet by Ash Bridge and South Hill Common
↔4.89 km ↗+188 m ↘-187 m ◔1h 55 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Lynton and Lynmouth (Devon)

This short circular walk with steep ascents and descents provides a good way to discover the beautiful river gorge at Watersmeet where Hoar Oak Water meets the East Lyn River. On your way, you will discover a lovely waterfall and viewpoints over the valley.

Walking The Doone Valley from Malmsmead

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↔11.56 km ↗+246 m ↘-245 m ◔4h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from North Devon (Devon)

Starting from Malmsmead, this walk in the Exmoor National Park includes sections in Devon and Somerset. The main focus of the route is areas associated with the Lorna Doone novels. However expect much more with valley and moorland walking in this excellent Exmoor walk.

Walking Holdstone Hill and Heddon's Mouth Cleave

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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 Cow Castle by Pickedstones Farm from Simonsbath

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Cow Castle by Pickedstones Farm from Simonsbath
↔12.88 km ↗+189 m ↘-191 m ◔4h 15 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Exmoor (Somerset)

This beautiful circular walk in Exmoor National Park visits Cow Castle using paths to Picked Stones. The return way follows Two Moors Way along River Barle and goes across gorgeous hills and valleys.

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