Branscombe Walks | high up following the Jurassic coast |
| Walk 1 (2.5 miles) | Walk 2 (3 miles) | |
| Most popular | Fountain Head |
Enjoy spectacular views of the Jurassic Coastline following well maintained footpaths.
Branscombe is a typical Devon combe ,a valley with green fertile pastures and steep uncultivated sides. In the past ,being tucked away,it was well hidden from casual pirates.
 | Jurassic Coast Combe: a green valley with steep sides Branscombe was known for its lace. |
 | Masons Arms ,Fountain Head |
 | The Old Bakery |
 | Pay & Display Branscombe Mouth |
Walk 1 Most popular (2.5 miles)
| Difficulty |  |
 | Start :Branscombe Beach |
A This short but delightful walk starts from Branscombe beach with quite a strenuous climb.
B Once at the top the views are stunning.
C Half way ,turn right and follow a country lane with several thatched cottages; you pass Branscombe Church,one of the oldest churches in Devon.
D Continue past the Post Office
E Site of Old bakery,Manor Mill & Forge.
F You may be tempted to deviate from the route to the Masons Arms 
in Branscombe.
length: | 2.5 miles |
time: | 1 hr |
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Walk 1 (red A to F)
| Walks near Branscombe: | |||
.jpg) | Beer | ||
| This is a must do walk if you are in this area - it will involve some climbing but views of coastline are breathtaking. | |||
.jpg) | Seaton | ||
| Two great walks from this popular holiday resort combining sea and countryside. | |||
.jpg) | Donkey Sanctuary | ||
| A short but invigorating family walk from the Donkey Sanctuary to the Jurassic Coast where in 2007 the Napoli ran aground. | |||
| Salcombe Hill & Salcombe Regis | |||
 | Enjoy a picnic with spectacular views of the coast and explore the famous Norman Lockyer Observatory where helium was first discovered. | ||
Walk 2 Fountain Head (3 miles)
| Difficulty | |
| Start :Branscombe Beach |
A Starts and finishes like walk1
G passes the Fountain Head pub around the half way mark. North of the pub,on top of the hill,lies Branscombe Airfield.
length: | 3 miles |
time: | 1 hr 20 mins |
terrain: | tracks bridle,paths |
| lanes | |
main roads | 0 % |
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altitude range | 0 - 120 m |
quality of track | *** |
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There is one steep climb at the beginning.
Walk 2 ( A to G)
