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COUNTISBURY CLIMB & DOWNHILL TO LYNMOUTH

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Overview

We walk to Watersmeet then climb to Countisbury. Lovely views stretching to Lynmouth. We descend for a short break before making our way back up the river valley to Watersmeet and our starting point

Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 73972 47712
Nearest postcode:
N/A
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Start time:
10:30 am

Hillsford Bridge NT Car Park

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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 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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE