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Barricane Beach – Combesgate Beach loop from Mortehoe

Barricane Beach – Combesgate Beach loop from Mortehoe

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5.0

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Barricane Beach – Combesgate Beach loop from Mortehoe

01:41

26.1km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.4 km for 267 m

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9.04 km

Ilfracombe Harbour and Verity Statue

Highlight • Settlement

Illfracombe Harbour is many centuries old and is still a working port with a fleet of fishing vessels as well as leisure cruisers and sea-life safari boats.

On the quay …

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10.3 km

Tunnel Beaches Ilfracombe

Highlight • Historical Site

An unusual sight but well worth a call in

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13.4 km

Railway Tunnel on National Cycle Route 27

Highlight • Cycleway

Take lights and your best whoop for echo-fun!

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21.1 km

Woolacombe Warren Beach Library

Highlight • Structure

22.0 km

View of Woolacombe Bay from the Esplanade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Woolacombe Bay is a three mile stretch of sand popular with surfers and families alike.

There is easy access onto the beach and lifeguards present during summer months should you fancy a mid-ride swim in the sea.

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22.4 km

Barricane Beach

Highlight • Beach

Barricane is a picturesque cove nestled between the rocks. It’s famous for cowries and other exotic sea shells. Local folklore says that these shells have travelled off the shore of …

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23.1 km

Combesgate Beach

Highlight • Beach

Combesgate Beach is just north of Woolacombe Beach and is much quieter and a lot smaller in comparison.

Check the tides if you are thinking of visiting as there is …

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23.9 km

Mortehoe Hill Climb

Highlight • Trail

This is a challenging climb with a 20% gradient. It's a test for any cyclist and demands strength and stamina. If descending, keep control with brakes and be cautious around any bends.

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26.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

10.6 km

3.21 km

818 m

369 m

100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

3.37 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

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Barricane Beach – Combesgate Beach loop from Mortehoe

Ilfracombe Harbour and Verity Statue

Tunnel Beaches Ilfracombe

Railway Tunnel on National Cycle Route 27

Woolacombe Warren Beach Library

View of Woolacombe Bay from the Esplanade

Barricane Beach

Combesgate Beach

Mortehoe Hill Climb

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