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West Somerset Group

We are the West Somerset Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Meet at Wilder Road CP, Ilfracombe at 09:55 to catch the No. 31 bus to Turnpike Cross at 10:10am.

The walk follows the disused railway line to Lee Bridge, Lee Bay and SW Coast Path to Ilfracombe.

Saturday, 11 May 2024
Meeting time:
9:55 am
Start time:
10:25 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
228.6m / 750ft
Type:
linear

Field paths with views. Steepish descent to Lee Bay.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SS 51517 47368
Nearest postcode:
EX34 8BL
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Meeting time:
9:55 am

Meet at Wilder Road CP at 09:55.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 48559 43942
Nearest postcode:
EX34 7HG
what3words:
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Start time:
10:25 am

Turnpike Cross, Devon. The walk will start after arrival of the No.31 bus from Ilfracombe departing 10:10.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SS 51946 47804
Nearest postcode:
EX34 9BD
what3words:
towers.circus.humans
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Walk ends at Dolly's Cafe, 4 The Promenade, Ilfracombe EX34 9BD.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking