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Combe Martin Beach – View of Hele Bay loop from Berrynarbor

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Combe Martin Beach – View of Hele Bay loop from Berrynarbor

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Combe Martin Beach – View of Hele Bay loop from Berrynarbor

02:17

31.4km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.22 km for 81 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.20 km

Combe Martin Beach is set in a picturesque location just below the village. It’s surrounded by some of the highest sea cliffs in England and is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beach itself is a mixture of shingle and pebbles but gets sandier as you approach the water. It’s a great spot for swimming as its sheltered position offers protection from stronger currents and waves. However, there is no lifeguard so care should be taken.

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5.61 km

Watermouth Harbour

Highlight • Natural

This small harbor is of great beauty due to its privileged location on the coast of North Devon, occupying a narrow gap in the cliffs. The South West Coast Path passes by it.

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8.24 km

View of Hele Bay

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful beach tucked away between the hills with good amenities for visitors.

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8.61 km

Hele Corn Mill & Tea Room

Highlight • Structure

This is a 16th-century cornmill where, apart from enjoying a traditional Devonshire cream tea in its tea room, you can explore and visit its water mill, learning about its history and how they still use it today.

For more information, you can visit: helecornmill.com

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9.91 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 October 2012, Verity was hoisted into position giving residents and visitors their first glimpses of her standing tall on Ilfracombe's Pier.
The statue of Verity pregnant holding a sword aloft and standing on a base of legal books is meant to be a 'modern allegory of truth and justice'
The figure's stance is taken from Edgar Degas' late 19th Century Little Dancer of Fourteen Years and is referenced by Damien Hirst in his earlier bronze Virgin Mother from 2005.
The title 'Verity' is from the Italian word of Truth, while she holds the traditional symbols denoting justice – a sword and scales.

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31.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

5.67 km

3.54 km

175 m

133 m

Surfaces

28.1 km

2.92 km

171 m

127 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 25 May

28°C

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Combe Martin Beach – View of Hele Bay loop from Berrynarbor

Combe Martin Bay (West Side)

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