North Devon Aonb, a national landscape in southwest England, covers 66 square miles (171 square kilometers) of diverse coastal terrain. This protected area features wild coastal cliffs, expansive sandy beaches, wooded combes, and river valleys. The varied landscape provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
The North Devon Aonb offers more than 700 routes for outdoor activities, catering to various skill levels and interests. More than…
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4.8
(37)
458
hikers
17.9km
04:50
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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331
hikers
8.00km
02:12
120m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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282
hikers
8.58km
02:37
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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276
hikers
7.61km
02:22
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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44
runners
8.58km
01:02
300m
300m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
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24.1km
02:55
490m
490m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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188
runners
23.8km
02:46
380m
380m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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runners
7.08km
00:48
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
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359
riders
59.5km
03:35
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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119
riders
33.8km
02:06
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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48
riders
19.3km
01:20
300m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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45
riders
30.0km
02:04
450m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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269
riders
54.7km
02:42
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.3
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151
riders
63.6km
03:07
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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150
riders
34.6km
01:42
100m
100m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

3.0
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126
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
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61
riders
63.4km
03:48
540m
540m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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14
riders
16.0km
01:07
280m
280m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
riders
33.9km
02:16
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.0
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14
riders
15.1km
01:06
220m
220m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
31.6km
02:03
410m
410m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
20.9km
01:25
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The North Devon Aonb is a national landscape in southwest England, covering 66 square miles (171 square kilometers) of diverse coastal terrain. This protected area features wild coastal cliffs, sandy beaches, wooded combes, and river valleys.
North Devon Aonb offers opportunities for hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The region has more than 700 routes available for various skill levels.
Hiking in North Devon Aonb includes sections of the South West Coast Path, offering coastal views. Other popular areas are around Woolacombe, Croyde, and Saunton, as well as the Tarka Trail. For more options, see Hiking in North Devon Aonb.
Yes, North Devon Aonb offers easy routes suitable for families. An example is the 2.2-mile (3.5-kilometer) trail at Baggy Point from Moor Lane. More options can be found in the Family-friendly hikes in North Devon Aonb guide.
Many trails in North Devon Aonb are dog-friendly, allowing visitors to explore with their pets. Specific routes and considerations for walking with dogs are detailed in the Dog-friendly hikes in North Devon Aonb guide.
The Tarka Trail is a prominent cycling route, featuring the longest traffic-free cycle path in the UK between Braunton and Meeth. Other options include regional route 51 from Ilfracombe to Minehead. For more information, consult the Cycling in North Devon Aonb guide.
Yes, the Tarka Trail offers extensive traffic-free sections, making it suitable for touring cyclists and families. This trail follows old railway lines through scenic river valleys. Details are available in the Traffic-free bike rides in North Devon Aonb guide.
The North Devon Aonb features a dramatic coastline, expansive sandy beaches like Woolacombe and Croyde, and wooded combes. Braunton Burrows, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, is one of England's largest sand dune systems. Geological features include Blackchurch Rock at Mouthmill Beach.
North Devon Aonb is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 107,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for North Devon Aonb, covering various activities and interests. These include guides for Hiking, Family-friendly hikes, Running Trails, and Cycling.
Komoot provides dedicated guides for various sports within North Devon Aonb. You can find routes for Running Trails and Road Cycling Routes, among others.
The official website for the North Devon Aonb is www.northdevon-aonb.org.uk. This site provides further information on the area's conservation efforts and visitor resources.

