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Valley of Rocks – View over Lynmouth Beach loop from Martinhoe

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Valley of Rocks – View over Lynmouth Beach loop from Martinhoe

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Valley of Rocks – View over Lynmouth Beach loop from Martinhoe

03:54

44.7km

1,060m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.91 km for 178 m

After 4.46 km for 96 m

After 5.90 km for 216 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.04 km

Croscombe Wood

Forest

2.56 km

Lee Abbey Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

In season, open between Tuesday and Saturday, 11 til last orders at 3.30. Great for cream teas.

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2.80 km

Lee Abbey

Highlight • Monument

This building stands proudly on the roadside. It's a grand grade II listed country house called Lee Abbey, a conference centre used by the local Christian community.

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3.98 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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4.49 km

Mother Meldrum's Tea Gardens & Restaurant

Highlight • Viewpoint

food is a little bit pricey at mother meldrums, but very tasty and amazing views of the valley of the rocks, be aware no toilet on site so use the …

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5.99 km

View over Lynmouth Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot, you get a wonderful view over Lynmouth Beach surrounded by dramatic sea cliffs. A great place for a photo and to pause for a moment to take in the stunning surroundings.

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6.31 km

The Rising Sun Inn

Highlight • Pub

This is a great little pub nestled among the old cottages of Lynmouth by the harbour. At the halfway point it's the perfect place to stop for a breather during …

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14.6 km

Heading north towards Lynton, there's a lovely sheltered section of trail that meanders downhill back towards Cheriton. It's hard-packed doubletrack and rideable at pace in all weathers, so you can freewheel two or three kilometres back to the car park.

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38.8 km

Parracombe Hill Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Well worth going down then up again. A pub at the bottom (the only one for miles) has a great selection of beers and foodie meats!

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44.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

11.5 km

6.25 km

3.48 km

2.06 km

Surfaces

17.8 km

15.0 km

10.00 km

1.56 km

265 m

119 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

28°C

16°C

43 %

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Valley of Rocks – View over Lynmouth Beach loop from Martinhoe

Lee Abbey Tea Rooms

Lee Abbey

Valley of Rocks

Mother Meldrum's Tea Gardens & Restaurant

View over Lynmouth Beach

The Rising Sun Inn

Ilkerton Hill Gate

Parracombe Hill Descent

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