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The Valley of Rocks loop — Exmoor National Park

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The Valley of Rocks loop — Exmoor National Park

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The Valley of Rocks loop — Exmoor National Park

01:00

8.58km

290m

Running

Moderate run. 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: June 10, 2024

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Exmoor National Park

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Start point

Parking

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4.73 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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6.51 km

St Mary the Virgin Church and Graveyard, Lynton

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A parish church reconstructed in 1891 to 1905 by Sedding and Wilson but with a 13th-century tower and the remains of rebuilding works undertaken in 1741 in the south aisle.

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7.56 km

View of the Valley of Rocks from Hollerday Hill

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You get the ultimate view of the Valley of Rocks from Hollerday Hill, allowing you to fully appreciate its size, beauty, and spellbinding coastal setting.

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8.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.18 km

1.92 km

685 m

565 m

231 m

Surfaces

5.75 km

1.49 km

690 m

511 m

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Saturday 5 September

24°C

13°C

16 %

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South West Coast Path: Lynton to Valley of Rocks

St Mary the Virgin Church and Graveyard, Lynton

View of the Valley of Rocks from Hollerday Hill

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