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Northam Burrows Beach – Sand Dunes of Northam Burrows loop from Abbotsham

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Northam Burrows Beach – Sand Dunes of Northam Burrows loop from Abbotsham

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Northam Burrows Beach – Sand Dunes of Northam Burrows loop from Abbotsham

05:44

21.5km

230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Devon Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.35 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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6.55 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 …

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9.34 km

Northam Burrows Beach boasts an abundance of flora and fauna. Restharrow, bird's-foot trefoil, dune pansy, hounds tongue, Vipers Bugloss, sea stock, and pyramidal orchids are among the botanical highlights while …

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10.3 km

Sand Dunes of Northam Burrows

Highlight • Beach

Stroll along the glorious sand dunes that make up part of the beautiful Northam Burrows Country Park on the North Devon coast. From the dunes, you can enjoy sensational views …

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14.9 km

Abandoned boats along the River Torridge

Highlight • River

lovely spot for wildlife , egrets, ducks, curlews

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16.8 km

River Torridge Riverside Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

At low tide, you can walk along the beach here on the banks of the River Torridge. The views here across the river are wonderful.

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21.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

5.01 km

4.38 km

3.85 km

2.51 km

280 m

Surfaces

6.82 km

6.25 km

3.71 km

2.04 km

1.47 km

1.19 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

25°C

17°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Northam Burrows Beach – Sand Dunes of Northam Burrows loop from Abbotsham

Mermaid's Pool

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