Parracombe to Combe Martin (starting with bus ride from Combe Martin)
Highlights:
Ancient byways, Exmoor moorland, South West Coast Path, Great Hangman, Little Hangman, Combe Martin Bay
Start Grid ref: SS 672 456
Distance: 9.0 miles, linear
Height gained/lost: 1362 metres. This walk starts easy to moderate, becoming strenuous, ending moderate to easy. High Point: 318 metres
Low Point: 10 metres
Toilets: Combe Martin only
Eating places: in Combe Martin village only
Time required, excluding stops: 5.5 hours
Public transport:
300 bus service. Please check the current timetable before travelling.
Route description:
This walk starts through attractive Devon countryside, walking along old byways, passing through several valleys before a testing climb on to Trentishoe Down. From here the walk follows the challenging South West Coast Path. Initially it goes around Holdstone Down following the contour before the steep descent and ascent of Sherrycombe. This brings you to the highest point on the whole South West Coast Path at Great Hangman. From the cairn you get excellent all-round views. The walk is now downhill all the way to Combe Martin.