Walk - Combe Martin

3.6 miles (5.8 km)

Kiln Car Park, Combe Martin - EX34 0DH Kiln Car Park, Combe Martin

Moderate - Green lanes, farm tracks, public footpaths, country lanes. Going fairly even underfoot.

This walk takes you from sea level at Combe Martin's lovely beach, which once bustled with coastal vessels, to the hills up high behind the village from stunning panoramic views down the valley to the sea. A good walk in autumn, when the gorse and heather are bright on the heath and the newly-harvested fields are alive with small birds feeding on the fallen seeds.

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There are a range of wonderful places to lay your head near the Coast Path for a well-earned sleep. From large and luxurious hotels, to small and personable B&B's, as well as self-catering options and campsites. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Manleigh Holiday Park

01271883353

Comfy Chalets, Cabins & Caravans at Manleigh Park, Combe Martin. A perfect place to catch up on some ZZZZs after a walk.

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Cranleigh House B&B

01271 889325 m07985928461
Set in the heart of Combe Martin, we are a comfortable, dog friendly, vegetarian/vegan, Yoga B&B. Bike storage and overnight drying facilities available.
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Blair Lodge

01271 882294
Quiet location on the Coast Path, near the beach, we offer a warm welcome to weary, possibly wet walkers. Tea and cake awaits and, if required, dinner, laundry facilities and lifts.
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Cornwall House

07564 398619

A self-catering apartment and ensuite double room situated minutes from Combe Martin's stunning beaches, shops and cafes and a short walk from the path.

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Fontennay B&B

01271 889368
A family run bed and breakfast within very close proximity of the coast path. We offer a warm friendly welcome along with our home products and cooking.
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Channel Vista Guesthouse

01271 883514

This friendly, hikers' haven is open Feb-Dec. By SWCP, beaches & amenities. Free Wifi & Parking; Conservatory Bar; Laundry & Drying

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Mellstock House B&B

01271 882592
A free pick up/drop off service is available to the Coast Path, we offer boot trays, drying room, laundry service, packed lunches, cosy bar and evening meals. All our rooms are en-suite and have TV/DVD, tea/coffee etc with free WIFI.
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Newberry Beach Lodge

01271 833709

A pebbles throw from the award winning Newberry & Combe Martin beaches, local pubs and cafes. Enjoy a soak in a roll-top bath after a day's walking!

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Longlands Glamping

01271 882004
Luxury Glamping, multi-award winning lodges with hot tubs & boating lake. Mid-week offers. Dogs welcome. Optional catering
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Marlyn B&B

07952 244874

We've three en-suites with fine bedding, good food, views and 3 nearby pubs. Parking and coast road buses for break days and longer stays.

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Stowford Farm Meadows

01271 882476

Stowford Farm Meadows is a superb camping & caravan site, from which to explore the best of North Devon.

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Hele Valley Holiday Park

01271 862460
Located in the beautiful seaside town of Ilfracombe along the stunningly rugged North Devon coast. The perfect destination for relaxing and for walking the South West Coast Path.
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Martinhoe Cleave Cottages

01598 753987

Stay at these lovely, well-appointed cottages (2 cottages sleep 2 people and one cottage sleeps 2-4 people) and explore the dramatic South West Coast Path. Tel: 01598 753987

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Ocean Backpackers

01271 867835
Quality independent Youth hostel with large self catering kitchen, communal lounge and dining room. Private en-suite rooms and dorms. Open all year.
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Mannacott Farm, near Hunters Inn

01598 763227

Delicious farmhouse breakfast served with views over Trentishoe Down. Contact 01598 763227 or [email protected] Packed lunch available on request. 

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Harcourt Hotel

01271 862931
Harcourt Hotel in Ilfracombe is a small "dog friendly Hotel " with a clean, friendly, home from home environment, in very close proximity to all amenities, including the Coast Path.
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Avoncourt Lodge

07900221099
Simple light and airy B&B with full breakfast, ensuite baths, honesty bar and drying room on SW Coastal Pathway, Ilfracombe. Dog friendly
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Combe Martin Bandstand Photographer Rob Kendall (2012 Photo Competition entry) Lester Point and Little Hangman, Combe Martin. Photographer Stephen Coombes, Torquay. Down to Combe Martin, Great Hangman and Little Hangman. Photographer Jennifer Rowlandson, Tiverton Show me the way..taken just out of Coombe Martin near the Sandycove Hotel Photographer Abigail Smith (2012 Photo Competition entry) Cobweb after the rain. August Great Hangman near Combe Martin. Photographer John Franklin, Burton-on-Trent. Great Hangman from Little Hangman. Photographer Jennifer Rowlandson, Tiverton. Little Hangman, after the tiring climb of Great Hangman. Photographer Brian Coward, Somerset.

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This walk takes you from the sea level at Combe Martin's lovely beach, which once bustled with coastal vessels, to the hills up high behind the village for stunning panoramic views down the valley to the sea. It offers a fascinating insight into the industries, traditions and patterns of settlement in this beautiful valley over the centuries.

Details of this walk are provided in a leaflet produced by the North Devon AONB Service which can be downloaded from here.

Public transport

Bus Service 3 to Combe Martin from Barnstaple and Ilfracombe. For timetable information, zoom in on the interactive map and click on the bus stops, visit Traveline or phone 0871 200 22 33.

 

Parking

Kiln Car Park, Combe Martin (pay and display) (Postcode for Sat Navs: EX34 0DH).

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