Combe Martin to Lynmouth Walk Summary
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Tuesday, 10 July 2018
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Strenuous walk from Combe Martin to Lynmouth passing over the highest point on the SWCP
A strenuous walk between Combe Martin and Lynmouth passing over Great Hangman which at 319m is the highest point on the SWCP. This specific route provides an alternative to the official SWCP path out of the Heddon Valley which does reduce the distance slightly. This does give an advantage if one needs to return to the start using public transport as there is only a limited bus survice back to Combe Martin which involves having to travel via Barnstaple.
Walk Statistics
- Start location: Combe Martin
- End location: Lynmouth
- Distance: miles ( km)
- Total Gain: ft ( metre)
- Total Descent: ft ( metre)
- Min Height: ft ( metre)
- Max Height: ft ( metre)
- Est. Walk Time:
- Walk type: Linear
- Walk Grade: moderate
- Terrain: Footpaths with some steep ascents and descents. There is a section along country lanes after Heddons Mouth
- Obstacles: This walk diverts from the official SWCP from Heddons Mouth, rejoining the trail at Woody Bay. This provides a less demanding option fot those who require to catch the bus back to the start.
Maps
The following maps and services can assist in navigating this route. There are links to printed maps and links to downloadable GPX route data for importing into navigational software and apps.
- Ordnance Survey Explorer Map
- OS Explorer OL9 - Exmoor
- GPX Route File
Accommodation
Hele Valley Holiday ParkcampsiteView in OS Map | View in Google Map
- Website
- www.helevalley.co.uk/
- Description
- Situated close to Ilfracombe, this family owned holiday park is set in the picturesque valley at Hele Bay. It offers a peaceful, clean and well maintained park with static caravans and lodges, camping pitches and camping pods. This site has been awarded Silver Awards from the Devon Tourism Awards, a David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation and a Trip Advisor Excellence Certificate.
Transport
Filers Travel - Bus Service
- Service Details
- 301 - Filers Travel 301 service linking Combe Martin and Barnstaple via Ilfracombe. Note that the timetable can only be found on the Traveline website. All Devon bus timetable can be found in an online e-book at www.traveldevon.info
- Timetable
- Filers Travel
Filers Travel - Bus Service
- Service Details
- 309/310 - Filers Travel 309/310 service linking Lynmouth and Barnstaple. Note that the timetable can only be found on the Traveline website. All Devon bus timetable can be found in an online e-book at www.traveldevon.info
- Timetable
- Filers Travel
Route Validation Cards
Validation Date - 2018-06-25
- Time of Walk: 07:30 to 14:30
- Validators: Griffmonster, Kat
- Weather Conditions: Bright warm sunny day
- Notes: Initial route undertaken
Summary of Document Changes
Last Updated: 2026-01-12
- 2021-03-17 : Update website improvements and removal of ViewRanger reliance
- 2021-12-01 : Removal of ViewRanger links due to its imminent demise
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