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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

Meeting at the famous "Verity" statue in the harbour at Ilfracombe. Over to the Iron Age Hillsborough Fort to Hele Bay then Watermouth Cove to Combe Martin.  Poles recommended.

At Combe Martin there is a beach and cafes for the thirsty and hungry.

301 bus back to Ilfracombe. Remember you bus passes!

Friday, 6 June 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

This is a linear walk. Bus back to Ilfracombe.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 52542 47847
Nearest postcode:
EX34 9EQ
what3words:
harmonica.bugs.congas
Start time:
10:15 am

Meet at the "Verity" statue at the harbour. For those NDR members arriving by car, use local Ilfracombe car parks.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SS 58676 46410
Nearest postcode:
EX34 0NH
what3words:
mealtime.taller.performed
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

Walk ends in Combe Martin. Catch the 301 bus back to Ilfracombe.

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