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Mermaid's Pool – Kipling Tors loop from Northam

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South West England

Mermaid's Pool – Kipling Tors loop from Northam

Moderate

5.0

(1)

60

runners

Mermaid's Pool – Kipling Tors loop from Northam

00:55

8.58km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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North Devon Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.79 km

Westward Ho! Seafront

Highlight • Beach

Try the Hockins!!

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2

3.14 km

Sea Pool

Highlight • Lake

3

4.32 km

Mermaid's Pool

Highlight • Beach

Mermaid's Pool is a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest situated in north-western Devon. The mermaid's pool holds a special kind of magic to it and is best visited during …

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4

4.51 km

Kipling Tors

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you can take a turn to visit Kipling Tors. Kipling Tors is in an elevated position overlooking the beautiful Bideford Bay. The tors are famous as they are …

Tip by

5

6.16 km

Pebble Ridge Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Alongside the pebble ridge.

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B

8.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.05 km

1.89 km

1.01 km

441 m

183 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

2.67 km

1.80 km

310 m

183 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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9°C

71 %

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