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Ilfracombe Harbour – Mortehoe Hill Climb loop from Mortehoe

Ilfracombe Harbour – Mortehoe Hill Climb loop from Mortehoe

Moderate

5.0

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Ilfracombe Harbour – Mortehoe Hill Climb loop from Mortehoe

01:13

23.2km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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North Devon Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.5 km

Tunnel Beaches Ilfracombe

Highlight • Historical Site

An unusual sight but well worth a call in

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11.7 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 you will find pubs, restaurants, shops, fish and chips, ice cream, cafes and public toilets. Plus Damien Hirst's 'Verity', a 20m bronze statue, 'a modern allegory of truth and justice', on loan to Ilfracombe for 20 years since 2012.

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11.9 km

Ilfracombe Harbour

Highlight • Beach

The restaurant (Smugglers) is a little gem garlic butter lobster and the also let dogs in provided the fit under the tables very reasonable prices as well £35 for a full lobster

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16.1 km

Railway Tunnel on National Cycle Route 27

Highlight • Cycleway

Take lights and your best whoop for echo-fun!

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23.0 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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23.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.82 km

9.09 km

3.66 km

293 m

186 m

122 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

2.60 km

156 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

9°C

98 %

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Ilfracombe Harbour – Mortehoe Hill Climb loop from Mortehoe

Tunnel Beaches Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe Harbour and Verity Statue

Ilfracombe Harbour

Railway Tunnel on National Cycle Route 27

Mortehoe Hill Climb

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