TAKEA "LONG SLOW WALK" OVER EXMOOR

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Overview

Ilkerton Ridge to West Ilkerton Farm, Caffyns Cross, Croscombe Barton, Martinhoe Common and Woolhanger. A varied walk with a mix of open moorland walking, footpaths, tracks and lanes with good moorland and coastal views. 1097ft ascent.

This is a moderate walk which will be taken at a leisurely pace so that we can look at the views, take photos etc.

Saturday, 7 March 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 334.4m / 1097ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SS 71272 46064
Nearest postcode:: EX35 6PZ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

A39 to Lynton. Take small lane on right BEFORE Barbrook Garage and head up through East Ilkerton to Ilkerton Hill. Over the cattle grid. Continue along the lane - car park area on left hand side.

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