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Springtime walk from Lynton around The Valley of the Rocks (12 Km)

It was a beautiful sunny Spring day with light winds. We set off from Lynton and took the road by the church heading towards the coast. The church grounds have a wonderful view of Lynmouth so we paused here for a photo. Passing the footpath for Lynmouth we continued along the road with houses and cottages along the way. The road led to a footpath following the coastal path away from Lynton. Note, ...[More]

Circular Walk From Mortehoe via Rockham Beach, Bull Point, Bennett’s Mouth and Kinevor Valley

It was a bit of grey day and not at all inviting for a coastal walk but we go out whatever the weather plus our dog needed a walk! We drove to Mortehoe and parked at the main car park. From here we walked up the road in between the post office and Miss Fea’s (excellent restaurant). Continue along this road until you see North Morte Well just pass Bracken Corner, turn left here onto the footpath. ...[More]

South West Coastal Path Walk from Woolacombe to Ilfracombe

Within easy reach of the cottage is the South West Coastal Path, although parts of it can be quite challenging... One sunny April day, we embarked on the 10 mile walk from Woolacombe to Ilfracombe, forgetting that North Devon is so much much hillier than Essex! There were parts when it felt that we couldn’t possibly climb any higher to find we were going back down again to repeat the ups and downs...[More]