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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 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

A linear walk with some strenuous climbs.

This is a pleasant and scenic walk.  From Woolacombe it follows the headland past Barricane Shell Beach to Morte Point; a spectacular jagged slate ridge, resembling a dinosaur’s back, emerging from the sea. We continue around Rockham Bay to the lighthouse at Bull Point. Next, we cross two steep combes and on to a road leading down to Lee Bay.  We leave Lee on a quiet road to join the NT owned Torrs Walk, which eventually zig zags down to Ilfracombe.  We finish at the Harbour.

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Saturday, 20 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 51530 47369
Nearest postcode:
EX34 8HA
what3words:
frizz.uncle.kennels
Start time:
10:00 am

Wilder Road Car Park, Ilfracombe

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