Combe Martin Circular
Fact File:
Highlights: Combe Martin Bay, Combe Martin church, Silver Mine pack-horse cuttings, Great Hangman, Little Hangman, South West Coast Path
Start Grid ref: SS 577 472
Distance: 5.4 miles, circular
Height gained/lost: 428 metres. A moderate to strenuous walk, taking in the hills and valleys surrounding Combe Martin, including a stretch of the coast path.
High Point: 318 metres
Low Point: 10 metres
Toilets: at start car park only
Eating places: in Combe Martin village only
Time required, excluding stops: 3.5 hours
Public transport: 30, 301 bus service. Please check the current timetable before travelling.
Route description:
This walk shows off the superb scenery around Combe Martin. There are three valleys that converge on Combe Martin. The largest one cradles the long village and the other valleys have the occasional farm and fields. This walk passes through each of these valleys and part of the coast path. Holdstone Down (349 metres) is to the right of this walk and is the highest point beside the sea in the British Isles. Great Hangman (318 metres) is the second highest and also has the highest sheer cliffs of 800 feet. The walk enjoys views over the village from each side as well as superb views along the coast with glimpses of Lundy Island.