Lynmouth – Valley of Rocks loop from Martinhoe

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Lynmouth – Valley of Rocks loop from Martinhoe

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Lynmouth – Valley of Rocks loop from Martinhoe

05:25

42.9km

1,430m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.37 km

Viewpoint

3.65 km

Clifftop Views on the South West Coast Path, Exmoor National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

High up on the cliffs, with views stretching for miles-upon-miles, this is glorious section of the South West Coast Path. Let the sea breeze reinvigorate the senses.

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6.56 km

Holdstone Hill

Peak

11.5 km

Hunter's Inn

Highlight • Pub

Black Forest vibes... I definitely didn't expect it! A great opportunity to stop off

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16.9 km

Croscombe Wood

Forest

26.1 km

South Myrtelbury Iron Age Enclosure

Ruins

27.8 km

Watersmeet

Lake

28.9 km

Dew Pond

Lake

31.7 km

Lynmouth

Highlight • Settlement

The villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, situated on the North Coast of Devon, are renowned for high sea cliffs, breathtaking natural beauty and unspoilt landscape. From here, you are perfectly …

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32.0 km

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

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The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway is the highest and steepest fully-water-powered railway in the UK. Built in 1888, the steep 862-foot (263 m) long track rises 500 feet (152 …

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33.2 km

North Walk (South West Coast Path)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

North Walk is one of the most stunning stretches of the South West Coast Path. Clinging to the cliff face, it offers views across to Wales and along the Exmoor …

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34.2 km

Valley of Rocks

Highlight • Gorge

One of the most incredible natural features of the North Devon coastline, the Valley of Rocks is a dry valley with steep cliffs and sea views. As you walk through …

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40.1 km

Heddon's Mouth Viewpoint, South West Coast Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a brilliant section of the South West Coast Path. It's a stunning single track trail with the huge blue sea below and heather covered moorland above. Fairly rocky …

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41.1 km

South West Coast Path at Heddon's Mouth Cleeve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A really great single track section of the South West Coast Path leading into or out of Heddon's Mouth Cleeve.

Underfoot the trail is gravelly and grippy, technical but fine to run fast if you concentrate.

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42.9 km

End point

Parking

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