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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.

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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 figure of 8 walk passing behind Beacon Hill to Bumsley Mill, Volley, Ladies Mile and Hunter's Inn. Return via the Heddon Valley to Parracombe. There will be some long, steep ascents and descents.

Toilets & refreshments available at Hunters Inn.

Bus 309 departs Barnstaple Bus Station stand K at 9.50am. W will wait at the car park until 9.40 for any walkers to have departed the bus in the village and walk round to the car park. 

Walk is moderate/strenuous

Saturday, 24 May 2025
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walk is moderate/strenuous

Bus 309 departs Barnstaple Bus Station stand K at 9.50am. W will wait at the car park until 9.40 for any walkers to have departed the bus in the village and walk round to the car park. 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 67207 44861
Nearest postcode:
EX31 4QJ
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Start time:
10:40 am

Parracombe Village Church Hall car park, Church Lane. Donations please for church fund appreciated.

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