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Minehead

Minehead is the trail head and start of The South West Coast Path.

Porlock Weir

​Porlock Weir is on the coast path, the village of Porlock is 3/4 mile inland.

Lynmouth

The scenery around Lynmouth is  'Gorge Country'

Combe Martin

Combe Martin has spectacular scenery, dominated by the Hangman Cliffs.

Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe is North Devon’s most popular resort, set in a wonderful natural habour.

Woolacombe

Nothing to do with sheep, Woolacombe comes from Woolcoma or Wolfs Valley

Croyde

The thatched village of Croyde takes us back in time to more carefree days.

Braunton

Braunton is close enough to Barnstaple to start feeling a bit of the modern world.

Barnstaple

Barnstaple - Largest town in North Devon and a centre of sorts since Norman times.

Instow

After a good days walking the town of Instow makes for a pleasant place to relax.

Bideford

An interesting market town which has a lot of historical features.

Westward Ho!

Westward Ho! is the end of the trail for those on the Exmoor and North Devon Coast Path.

Lynmouth north Dvevon

Overnight Stops On The South

West Coast Path, Section 1.

Overnight Stops On The South

West Coast Path, Section 1.

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