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    South West Coast Path: Westward Ho! To Clovelly

    Difficulty
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    Moderate
    Duration
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    5-7h
    Distance
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    18.0 km
    Elevation
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    610 m
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    South West Coast Path: Westward Ho! To Clovelly

    The South West Coast Path: Westward Ho! to Clovelly is a lengthy walking route along the Devon Coast that makes up only a small portion of the greater South West Coast Path. While out on the trail, you will climb uphill along rugged coastal cliffs that offer a wonderful sightline across the waters of the Bristol Channel. This is a point-to-point trail, so if you are not planning on completing the entire South West Coast Path, be sure to make arrangements for a pick up.

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    Route Description for South West Coast Path: Westward Ho! To Clovelly

    Walking the South West Coast Path: Westward Ho! to Clovelly is a popular activity along the coast thanks to its gorgeous views across the water and its rugged, but not too challenging terrain. Setting out from the car park, you will head west along the edge of the water to pass by the Seafield Holiday Park before following the trail as it bends with the coast to the southwest. Eventually, you will pass by Peppercombe Wood and climb further uphill along the cliffs, traversing the undulating terrain around Buck’s Mills on the approach to the terminus of the route in Clovelly.

    Getting to the South West Coast Path: Westward Ho! To Clovelly Trailhead

    To get to the South West Coast Path: Westward Ho! to Clovelly trailhead from the Church of St Margaret in Northam, drive north on The Square for 52 m and turn left onto Sandymere Road, following it for 0.5 km. Make another left onto Golf Links Road and continue on for 1mi to find the car park entrance on the left.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      Bideford Bay Holiday Park

    • When to do

      Year-Round

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      No

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      One Way

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