THE AMERICAN ROAD

North Devon Group

We are the North Devon Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A circular walk from Braunton village heading up hills, lanes and tracks toward Saunton. Weather permitting, views over to Westward Ho and beyond. Dropping down to Saunton and return along part of the SWCP also known as The American Road.

Saturday, 5 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: 177.7m / 583ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SS 48692 36529
Nearest postcode:: EX33 2AB
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Braunton car park (charges apply) off Caen Road or South Street. Public toilets in car park.

Upcoming walks with North Devon Group

DUNES AND GOLF!

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

DARTMOOR WAY WALKING WEEKEND 1 - PRINCETOWN TO HEXWORTHY

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 11.0 miles

DARTMOOR WAY WALKING WEEKEND 2 - DARTMEET TO NEW BRIDGE

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.5 miles

BLUEBELLS AT BROWNSHAM

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.5 miles

BARBARA'S BIRTHDAY WALK AROUND WEARE GIFFARD

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 7.5 miles

PERAMBLE FROM PARRACOMBE

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.0 miles

COMBE MARTIN & ILFRACOMBE LINEAR WALK

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.6 miles

A STROLL IN MID DEVON - HATHERLEIGH & IDDESLEIGH

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.0 miles

TIME OUT TUESDAY - BIDEFORD

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

THE BEST OF THE DOONE VALLEY - JOINT WALK WITH DEESIDE RAMBLERS

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

ILFRACOMBE COAST PATH TO COMBE MARTIN - JOINT WALK WITH DEESIDE RAMBLERS (LINEAR WALK)

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

LYNTON WANDERINGS - JOINT WALK WITH DEESIDE RAMBLERS

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

TIME OUT TUESDAY - BARNSTAPLE

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF THE ROYAL FOREST

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles

SEA & WOODLAND

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

TIME OUT TUESDAY - BIDEFORD

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

APPLEDORE, NORTHAM & BURROWS

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 6.5 miles

TIME OUT TUESDAY - BARNSTAPLE

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

DULVERTON FIGURE OF 8

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 7.0 miles

TIME OUT TUESDAY - BIDEFORD

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

PLAZ MATAXU GARDENS

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

THE AMERICAN ROAD

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.5 miles

TIME OUT TUESDAY - BARNSTAPLE

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

THE EXMOOR COASTER

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

CHALLACOMBE CHALLENGE

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.5 miles

TIME OUT TUESDAY - BIDEFORD

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

DARTMOOR WALKING WEEKEND 1 - DARTMOOR WAY ANTI-CLOCKWISE 4 - BUCKFASTLEIGH TO ASHBURTON

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.5 miles

DARTMOOR WAY WALKING WAY WEEKEND 2 - DARTMOOR WAY ANTI CLOCKWISE 5 - REDDAFORD WATER TO ASHBURTON

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

TIME OUT TUESDAY - BARNSTAPLE

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

A TRIO OF CHURCHES BY TRAIN

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.0 miles

GREAT LINKS TOR & WIDGERY CROSS

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.0 miles

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Join now for just £3.58 per month