South West Coast Path Walk - Ilfracombe and the Torrs
South West Coast Path Walk - Ilfracombe and the Torrs
South West Coast Path Walk - Ilfracombe and the Torrs
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This 3.2 mile route on the South West Coast Path travels through a long wooded valley to The Torrs, a rugged area also known as 'The Seven Hills' with tremendous views across the Bristol Channel. Any walk around the town features steep gradients, but the magnificent cliff scenery towering above the picturesque harbour makes it worth the effort.
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Cheekycockney190757
Basildon, UK8,348 contributions
Nov 2022
A short walk on Thursday 03rd November 2022 from the National Trust Car Park on the Upper Torrs. The paths along the cliff and along the main paths are not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. There is a toposcope at the signposted viewing point. The ground was quite muddy so wear decent footwear. You can continue onwards towards lee if you wish or loop back down to the car park.
Written March 20, 2023
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Benjamin J
Bristol, UK47 contributions
Feb 2023
This is such a beautiful part of the coastal path.
Highly recommended.
Dramatic jagged coastline and hidden beaches.
Stop in The Grampis in Lee for lunch at the halfway point between Ilfracombe and Woolacombe.
Highly recommended.
Dramatic jagged coastline and hidden beaches.
Stop in The Grampis in Lee for lunch at the halfway point between Ilfracombe and Woolacombe.
Written February 4, 2023
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jop694
Leighton Buzzard, UK146 contributions
Dec 2022
This is worth the challenging walk up if you are able. Beautiful views, stunning scenery. Take your time and water!,
Written January 8, 2023
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artworks40
Backwell, UK43 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
We took a bus ride to Morthoe and decided to walk the coastal path to ilfracombe approximately 9 miles we took about 3 hours and experienced some breathtaking views.
The walk is stunning and not for the feint hearted. I am afraid of heights and had to be coaxed by my husband along two points with sheer drops and no barricades. But that’s just me I’m glad I walked the path and would do it again. We seen many people along our route all saying the climb is worth it. And it was.
If you have poor mobility and don’t like open spaces this isn’t for you.
But the beautiful Exmoor coastline was well worth the walk.
The walk is stunning and not for the feint hearted. I am afraid of heights and had to be coaxed by my husband along two points with sheer drops and no barricades. But that’s just me I’m glad I walked the path and would do it again. We seen many people along our route all saying the climb is worth it. And it was.
If you have poor mobility and don’t like open spaces this isn’t for you.
But the beautiful Exmoor coastline was well worth the walk.
Written September 17, 2022
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Kate b
5 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
Absolutely amazing walk this path all the time
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Written August 27, 2022
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A P
3 contributions
Aug 2022
Probably even better in the sun. When I ran to Lee, it was misty and drizzly with lots of low cloud. I really liked the climb out of Ilfracombe, and the view from the viewpoint the first time I ran (a shorter run) was lovely
Written August 12, 2022
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Kevin W
Birmingham, UK368 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Excellent views from the torrs at far end of ilfracombe from the harbour. Both the torrs and hillsborough ends have places that require careful walking to navigate and is steep in places. Should be no issue if relatively fit.
Written July 17, 2022
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Helen P
3 contributions
Jun 2022
We followed the signs for the coastal path out of Ilfracombe but they suddenly disappeared. We ended up walking the main road until we picked it up again in a small car park. The walk was very picturesque.
Written June 7, 2022
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Banjo Bromsgrove
5 contributions
Apr 2022
Walk from Ilfracombe to Lee along coastal walk. Hard word climbing the cliffs and then through fields and down into Lee. Took about one and a half hours. Worth the walk for a pint Ilfracombe cider at the Grumpus Inn.
Written April 14, 2022
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Dee S
Aylesford, UK428 contributions
Jan 2022
Excellent path . Easy under foot . Great views even On a windy winter january . Great for watching the wind surfers
Written January 29, 2022
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Jennifer Lewis
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Hi, where do we start the south West path walk in ilfracombe and are there signs and where does it finish and timings
Thanks,,
Andy P
Grangemouth, UK57 contributions
Hi Jennifer, hope this helps. The coastal runs north and south from Ilfracombe and is well sign posted, however it does run for hundreds of miles from north Devon through Cornwall and along the south coast. So leaving from ilfracombe you can head north or south both with stunning views and walk as far as your comfortable with remembering it’s the same way back. A suggestion would be to visit Lynton and lynmouth which are joined by the cliff railway and very close to the valley of the rocks which is part of the coastal path stunning views and you can walk the path and return through the valley.
JTB1959
Addlestone, UK1,038 contributions
Is this a suitable walk for someone with a breathing condition?
Pendlerjp
Bristol, UK79 contributions
I would say definitely no for the longer walk - there are some very steep sections and if you get into trouble it could prove awkward to get help. There are however some easier trails Nr Ilfracombe.
franci122015
London, UK3 contributions
Can you walk to the hangman from Ilfracombe
Durks65
Hereford, UK433 contributions
Honest answer is I don't know, but I would imagine you could, we walked from Ifracombe to Woolacombe but the path does go the other way so ne reason why not
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