- Difficulty
- Moderate
Moderate to easy
- Start
- Woolacombe
- Finish
- Braunton
- Length
- 15.0 miles (24.2 km)
- Summary
This beautiful section of Coast Path, which is also part of the Tarka Trail, is recognised for its wildlife and geological interest. Much of it is managed by the National Trust and it includes some very easy walking along cliff tops with fine views of the route ahead and out to Lundy Island and the Welsh coast. At the end of your walk you have the opportunity to explore Braunton Burrows National Nature Reserve, a rich habitat for flowering plants, small mammals and butterflies.
- Public Transport
First Great Western trains run regularly from Exeter to Barnstaple. National Express coach number 502 or First North Devon 3 or 3A will take you from Barnstaple to Ilfracombe, where you can then take the 3B bus to Woolacombe. First North Devon Service 303 runs between Woolacombe and Braunton. For details visit Traveline or phone 0870 6082608.
- Nearest car park
Woolacombe (Postcode for Sat Navs: EX34 7HQ), Putsborough Sands, Croyde Bay, Saunton, Braunton Burrows and Braunton.
- Nearest toilets
Woolacombe, Putsborough Sands, Croyde Bay, Saunton and Braunton.
- Nearest refreshments
You can stock up on supplies in the shops at Woolacombe or use the facilities at Putsborough Sands or Croyde Bay. You can then choose between the restaurant, lounge or bar at The Saunton Sands Hotel, or the Saunton Sands beach café which all serve local produce.
