Ilfracombe & Lee loop via The Old Railway Line — North Devon

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Ilfracombe & Lee loop via The Old Railway Line — North Devon

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Ilfracombe & Lee loop via The Old Railway Line — North Devon

04:07

14.3km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Devon AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.29 km

View of Torrs Point

Highlight • Natural

From here, you can take a path right down onto a beautiful pebbly cove beneath. The walk down is steep, so be mindful of your footing.

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2.07 km

In 2012 a new toposcope was installed here at the highest point in Torrs Park. It was designed by students from Ilfracombe Arts College and depicts local landmarks and wildlife.

The previous marker was vandalised and stolen . The National Trust's funding of the project to build a new one shows just how important a local landmark it is.

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5.71 km

The Grampus Inn, Lee

Highlight • Pub

The Grampus Inn is a wonderful little pub situated in the small village of Lee, near Ilfracombe. The pub serves up a delicious range of real ales and home cooked food and there is a spacious beer garden and cosy interior, as well as a table tennis table for the family.

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10.2 km

The Old Railway Line (Ilfracombe to Woolacombe)

Highlight • Trail

The Old Railway Line is a traffic free walking and cycling path which links Ilfracombe and Woolacombe.

Once part of the London and South Western Railway, the route passes the Slade Reservoirs and takes in beautiful views of the Devon countryside.

The path goes between Ossaborough (just east of Woolacombe) to the centre of Ilfracombe. If you have walked between Ilfracombe and Woolacombe on the south west coast path, at four miles long, it is an ideal way to return to your starting point to make a round trip.

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14.3 km

End point

Parking

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