Walk - Capstone Hill

0.4 miles (0.7 km)

Landmark Theatre - EX34 9BX Landmark Theatre

Easy - Capstone Hill has a circular walk which for the most part is level or has minimal gradients. The walk is at a low level round the base of the hill.

Capstone Hill is a large outcrop of rock reaching out to sea, which lies between the Landmark Theatre and the harbour in Ilfracombe.

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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.

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 from April to November.
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Harcourt Hotel

01271 862931

A small licensed dog-friendly guesthouse, with a friendly, home from home environment offering bed & breakfast, 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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Collingdale Guest House

01271 863770

Award winning Guest House directly on SWCP with stunning views of Ilfracombe Harbour. Minutes to the Moors, Seconds to the Sea. Book direct for best rates.

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Fisherman's Cottage

07809 096036

Cosy Fisherman's Cottage is just 50 yards from the Coast Path and sleeps up to 4 adults in two bedrooms. Well-equipped and with sea views.

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Little Meadow Campsite, Ilfracombe

01271866862

Small, uncommercial campsite situated above Watermouth Harbour just a few minutes walk from the Coast path. Beautiful views, hot showers and baked pastries every morning.

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Sunnymead Farm Camping & Touring Site

0271 879845/ 07826184874
Small friendly family run site, 4 AA Pennant, stunning views, dogs welcome FOC, hot showers, EHU's, large level pitches, play area, bus stop
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Sandaway Beach Holiday Park

01271 883 155

Situated on a cliff's edge with breathtaking sea views. There's a stepped path to the private 'Mermaid's Cove' beach, perfect for fishing & dolphin spotting. Relax and eat at Smuggler's Bar and take in the incredible views. Just 1 mile from the Path.

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Newberry Beach Lodge

01271 883709 / 07922571331 / 07710664513

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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Combe Martin Beach Holiday Park

01271 882 563

Combe Martin Beach Holiday Park offers a haven of peace in a picturesque valley, including a woodland walk and natural surroundings for children to roam free and the best sea views in North Devon. Clubhouse with restaurant and bar on-site.

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Willingcott Valley Holiday Village

: 01271 871 106

Outstanding self-catering cottages set in 100-acre estate with stunning views, ponds and walks. Ideal for families/large groups. Heated pool & clubhouse on-site.2 miles to beach and Path.

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Seaweed

01271 377 432

Seaweed, a three-bedroom dog friendly holiday home in Combe Martin comfortably accommodates up to six guests, only a stone's throw from beach, and just a short walk from the South West Coast Path.

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Blair Lodge

01271 882294

Quiet location overlooking the bay. 100m gentle walk from the Path, beach, pubs and shops. Evening meals available. Comfy Bar. Wifi. Parking. Tel: 01271 882294

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Sea Vista

07917 570544

Detached Cottage just off the Path, 3 double bedrooms, 2.5 bath, 2 x lounges. Lots of parking, close to amenities yet in a quiet location

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Little Roadway Farm Camping Park, Woolacombe

01271 870313

Family-friendly campsite nestled on the edge of the beautiful North Devon coast. Glamping Pods, Caravans & Self Cottages also available. Shop/Takeaway in high season

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Marine House B&B

01271 870972

We are a small modern B&B in the center of Woolacombe, just 2 minutes walk from the beach and the South West Coast path.

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Byron Apartments

A selection of luxury seaside apartments, with fantastic on-site facilities including a swimming pool and gym, set in the heart of popular resort of Woolacombe, ideally placed to explore the South West Coast Path.

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What is on your list of things to do when you visit the Path? From walking companies, to help you tailor your visit, with itineraries and experts to enhance your visit, to baggage transfer companies and visitor attractions there are lots to people and places to help you decide what you'd like to do. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Woolacombe Tourist Information

01271 870553
Check out all the information you need for enjoying the Woolacombe & Morthoe area at this award winning TIC.
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Approaching Ilfracombe. Photographer Jennifer Rowlandson, Tiverton. Looking towards Ilfracombe. Photographer Alan Griffiths, Wrexham. Ilfracombe Harbour, North Devon. Photographer Ted Forman. 'Ilfracombe harbour and St Nicholas Chapel on top of Lantern Hill which was a lighthouse in 1522'. Photographer Shirley Turner, Minehead. Beacon Point, Devon. Photographer S Curtis Ilfracombe from Torrs Point. Photographer Ted Forman, Warlingham, Surrey Ilfracombe to Clovelly, looking back to Ilfracombe. Photographer Jaap Gaasenbeek The Toposcope at Ilfracombe. Photographer Joshua Day Looking back to Ilfracombe. Photographer Jaap Gaasenbeek Ilfracombe Photographer Mike Speke (2012 Photo Competition entry) Ilfracombe and a storm brewing. Photographer Jennifer Rowlandson, Tiverton. IIfracombe View Photographer Andrew Ray (2012 Photo Competition entry) Ilfracombe. Photographer Phil Maker, Devon. Show me the way..taken near Lee Point, Ilfracoombe Photographer Abigail Smith (2012 Photo Competition entry) Low tide at Ilfracombe harbour Photographer Rex Crofts (2012 Photo Competition entry)

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Route Description

This walk is one of a series of walks to be found at www.phototrails.org The website aims "to help everyone discover and enjoy access to the countryside, tailored to their own needs and preferences." It is run by the Fieldfare Trust who work with people with disabilities and countryside managers to improve access to the countryside for everyone.

Although now North Devon's largest holiday town, Ilfracombe has its origins in Saxon times and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. During the medieval period it had two centres, around the church and around the harbour. It was important as a fishing harbour and commercial port and there was a quay here in the Middle Ages.

Ilfracombe began to develop as a holiday resort in the early 1800s, although it was the coming of the railway in the 1870s which really marked the beginning of the town's large-scale expansion. As a result of this it is now one of Devon's best examples of a town dominated by Victorian architecture.

Henry Williamson, author of Tarka the Otter, lived in a cottage on the left-hand side of Capstone Road towards the end of his life, from the mid 1950s until 1976. He used the Royal Britannia as his local.

There are superb views from the top of Capstone Hill along the coast, but this is also a superb location to look over Ilfracombe. As noted earlier, much of the town dates from Victorian times, when it grew rapidly as a holiday resort, but some of the prominent sea-facing terraces are earlier, from the 1830s, when it began to develop as a select resort.

  1. Capstone Hill has a circular walk which for the most part is level or has minimal gradients. The walk is at a low level round the base of the hill.

More details can be found at the Capstone Hill walk page on the Phototrails website.

Public transport

Local Ilfracombe and Barnstaple bus services. 3,21a,30,31,32,35,300,& 302. For timetable information, zoom in on the interactive map and click on the bus stops, visit Traveline or phone 0871 200 22 33.

Parking

The Landmark Theatre Carpark parks 51 & 48 spaces with additional 7 accessible bays available, all near to Capstone Hill. Postcode for Sat navs - EX34 9BX

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