| Popular Ilfracombe Walks | ||
| 2 Popular Walks | ||
| Walk 1 | Ilfracombe & Drewerstone |
| 4.2 miles (1h 50) | |
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| Walk 2 | Ilfracombe to Hillsborough |
| 1.6 miles (40 mins) | |
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Ilfracombe Harbour
Ilfracombe (Alfred's Valley) is known to the walkers for its imposing coastal cliffs and magnificent views.
The name means Valley with grassy slopes belonging to Aelfred
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The Beach The Harbour Tunnels Beaches Museum |
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The George & the Dragon The Thatched Inn |
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Ilfracombe Hillsborough Pay & Display Car Park |
| Walk 1 Ilfracombe & Drewerstone (4.2 miles) |
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This trail explores Ilfracombe's key attractions: its coastline ,harbour,aquarium, museum & shops.
It also passes Ilfracombe's famous Tunnels Beaches , a series of Victorian tunnels leading to secluded beaches.
Allow at least 1 hour.
| stiles | several |
| download FIT for Watches / GPS | |
| See on Google Earth | |
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How to view a GPX / FIT file |
 | Walk 2 Ilfracombe to Hillsborough (1.6 miles) |  |
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Extensive views of the coastline |
This delightful and somewhat invigorating walk starts from Hillsborough car park and steadily climbs up to Hillsborough initially following the South West Coast Path.
A Keep swimming pool on your right and follow a path towards the sea. Ignore path on right at the back of the pool but continue towards Ilfracombe.
B Just before Larkstone Lane take path on right towards the sea. Continue under bridge (leading to car park) and turn right when you join the SW Coast Path.
Continue along the coast , past the golf.
C Once at the top, enjoy the spectacular views then continue down. After 160 metres take a path on right, back to the car park
Allow 1 hour+
Download GPX route for GPS / Mobile
Download FIT route for Watches / GPS
| Walks near Ilfracombe | |
| Combe Martin | |
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Exploring the highest point of the South West Coast Path. |
| Hunter's Inn | |
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Hunter's Inn , a walker's favourite pub, lies secluded in the river Heddon valley. |
| Barnstaple | |
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Two Popular Walks with superb coastal views. |