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Tuesday 10 July 2018

Combe Martin to Lynmouth Walk Summary

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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.

South West Coast Path - Combe Martin to Lynmouth - Essential Information

Walk Statistics:

  • Start location: Combe Martin 
  • End location: Lynmouth 
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  • Walk type: Linear
  • Walk Grade: moderate
  • Terrain: Footpaths with some steep ascents and descents. There is a section along country lanes after Heddons Mouth

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.

 

Accommodation:

Hele Valley Holiday ParkcampsiteView in OS Map | View in Google Map
Website
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:

Details of public transport that is required for the walk

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 - 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

Route Verification Details

  • Date of Walk: 2018-06-25
  • Walk Time: 07:30 to 14:30
  • Walkers: Griffmonster, Kat
  • Weather Conditions: Bright warm sunny day

Directions

Summary of Document Changes

Last Updated: 2021-12-07

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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