The best of the North Devon Coast

Submitted by GaryShipp on 19 September 2008
 
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A linear, full-day coast walk in England starting at Croyde Village, Devon, about 17km (roughly 11 miles) long and . An invigorating coastal walk taking cliffs tops and sandy beaches. The distance of the walk will depend on the mulitude of route choices you make. Follow the coast line all the way and you'll at least double the route as the crow flies! For a shorter walk, you can avoid some of the headlands and travel cross country - but you'll be missing out. Start: Croyde Village, OS Grid: SS444390
End: Ilfracombe Town Centre, OS Grid: SS517475 Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)
Gain (+/- 10%): 488m (1603ft)
Total (+/- 10%): 978m (3208ft)
Loss (+/- 10%): 489m (1605ft)
Max. Elevation: 180m (590ft)

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1. Croyde Village
OS Grid: SS444391
Start of the walk
2. Croyde Beach
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 1 OS Grid: SS437392
Take the well worn path to this surfer's paradise.
3. Coastal path
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 2 OS Grid: SS432396
Join up with the South West Coast Path - a long distance footpath covering 630 miles between Minehead and Poole Harbour.
4. Baggy Point
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 3 OS Grid: SS421405
Fantastis views abound - keep your eye out for Rock Climbers on the cliffs below.
5. Puttsborough Beach
About 3 km (roughly 2 miles) from 4 OS Grid: SS448405
A good spot for an ice cream as you decide whether to take the high or the low road to Woollacombe
6. Woolacombe
About 3 km (roughly 3 miles) from 5 OS Grid: SS457438
You'll find this place a bit busy for comfort in the summer, but head on round the coast a little further and tranquility will once again return.
7. Mortehoe
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 6 OS Grid: SS457452
The Ship Aground Public House always make for a good refreshment spot. How long you stay may influence your decision to take the route via Morte Point, or cut out the dog leg.
8. Lee
About 3 km (roughly 2 miles) from 7 OS Grid: SS484463
A lovely village with a beautiful bay down the road.
9. Ilfracombe
About 3 km (roughly 3 miles) from 8 OS Grid: SS515476
This large town has plenty of facilities. And plenty of tourists in the summer months!
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