Ilfracombe / Woolacombe Circuit - Cycle Route

Distance: 15 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
End points: Ilfracombe (Grid Ref SS 523 477)
Ilfracombe (Grid Ref SS 523 477).

This is a wonderfully scenic circular route on the north Devon coast with a link that allows a start and finish in Ilfracombe. Much of this route is part of the National Cycle Network, Devon Coast to Coast Route 27, and takes in two superb traffic free sections, the National Trust coast route beside the sea at Woolacombe Sands and the former railway path from Ilfracombe to Willingcott Cross. The remainder is along attractive minor roads through quiet villages and rolling Devon farmland.

Relevant maps/guides: Explorer (1:25,000) No. 139 Bideford, Ilfracombe and Barnstaple; Landranger (1:50,000) No. 180 Barnstaple and Ilfracombe
Facilities along route: Refreshments and shops in Ilfracombe, Georgeham, Woolacombe and Mortehoe. Cycle shop at Ilfracombe

The route passes near to the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe and the wide expanse of Woolacombe Sands. On reaching Willingcott Cross follow the route map towards Georgeham along the ridge road with great views of the surrounding farmland; this is real Devon countryside.

Theme: Country, Coast, Nature,
Style of route: Traffic Free, On Road, Off Road,
Area: North Devon.