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Tunnel Beaches Ilfracombe – Mortehoe Hill Climb loop from Mortehoe

Road cycling routes

South West England

Tunnel Beaches Ilfracombe – Mortehoe Hill Climb loop from Mortehoe

Moderate

5.0

(2)

61

riders

Tunnel Beaches Ilfracombe – Mortehoe Hill Climb loop from Mortehoe

01:16

23.8km

390m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.3 km for 162 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

10.2 km

Tunnel Beaches Ilfracombe

Highlight • Historical Site

An unusual sight but well worth a call in

Tip by

2

11.3 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 …

Tip by

3

12.3 km

View of Verity Statue and Ilfracombe Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

A 66 foot bronze-clad sculpture named Verity created by world famous artist Damien Hirst has been loaned to North Devon Council for the next 20 years .
On Tuesday 16 …

Tip by

4

16.8 km

Railway Tunnel on National Cycle Route 27

Highlight • Cycleway

Take lights and your best whoop for echo-fun!

Tip by

5

23.6 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.

Tip by

B

23.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.82 km

9.44 km

3.69 km

293 m

242 m

186 m

122 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

2.42 km

156 m

101 m

< 100 m

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