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Ilfracombe

View of Hele Bay – View of Watermouth Harbour loop from Ilfracombe

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon
North Devon
Ilfracombe

View of Hele Bay – View of Watermouth Harbour loop from Ilfracombe

Moderate

4.8

(19)

131

hikers

View of Hele Bay – View of Watermouth Harbour loop from Ilfracombe

02:25

8.34km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Devon Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

683 m

Hele Corn Mill & Tea Room

Highlight • Structure

This is a 16th-century cornmill where, apart from enjoying a traditional Devonshire cream tea in its tea room, you can explore and visit its water mill, learning about its history …

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2

977 m

View of Hele Bay

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful beach tucked away between the hills with good amenities for visitors.

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3

3.24 km

View of Watermouth Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point on the path along the cliff, you will have a privileged view from above of Watermouth Harbour.

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4

4.34 km

Watermouth Harbour

Highlight • Natural

This small harbor is of great beauty due to its privileged location on the coast of North Devon, occupying a narrow gap in the cliffs. The South West Coast Path passes by it.

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8.34 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.87 km

1.34 km

1.01 km

934 m

715 m

407 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

1.56 km

1.56 km

1.03 km

608 m

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Tuesday 19 May

16°C

11°C

52 %

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