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Ilfracombe

Combesgate Beach – Barricane Beach loop from Ilfracombe

Moderate

3.8

(4)

11

riders

Combesgate Beach – Barricane Beach loop from Ilfracombe

01:29

21.4km

400m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.1 km for 160 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.29 km

Railway Tunnel on National Cycle Route 27

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Take lights and your best whoop for echo-fun!

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2

3.60 km

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 …

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3

8.66 km

Mortehoe

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4

9.89 km

Combesgate Beach

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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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5

10.2 km

Barricane Beach

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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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6

10.6 km

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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7

12.4 km

View of Woolacombe Bay

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You’re made it to the top!

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8

14.6 km

Muddy Dirt Track

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Walk the first 200 yds

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B

21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

9.22 km

1.05 km

448 m

223 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

2.59 km

295 m

132 m

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Saturday 10 October

15°C

11°C

65 %

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