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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

05:45

42.9km

1,800m

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: May 9, 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

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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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6.55 km

Holdstone Hill Summit View

Highlight • Viewpoint

You are rewarded with superb views along the coast from the cairn on Holdstone Hill. To the west is Lundy Island, Exmoor lies to the east and the shores of …

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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

26.2 km

South Myrtelbury Iron Age Enclosure

Ruins

27.9 km

Watersmeet

Lake

29.0 km

Dew Pond

Lake

31.8 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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33.0 km

South West Coast Path: Lynton to Valley of Rocks

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This airy section of the South West Coast Path links Lynton with the Valley of Rocks. It's a gently sloping surfaced trail which traverses under the steep slopes and cliffs, …

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34.1 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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40.0 km

Heddon's Mouth Viewpoint, South West Coast Path

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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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41.0 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

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

12.7 km

6.93 km

4.31 km

3.84 km

820 m

154 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

8.76 km

7.08 km

4.78 km

3.41 km

2.48 km

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

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Lynmouth – Valley of Rocks loop from Martinhoe

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

Holdstone Hill Summit View

Hunter's Inn

Lynmouth

South West Coast Path: Lynton to Valley of Rocks

Valley of Rocks

Heddon's Mouth Viewpoint, South West Coast Path

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