With Ilfracombe being on the cusp of the Exmoor National Park, this is a walkers paradise. Many outstanding walking trails set out of Ilfracombe offering unspoilt beauty, peace and tranquility.
From a family stroll around Ilfracombe Harbour, a one hour ramble to Hillsborough with its glorious panoramic views of Lundy, a leisurely circular walk along the spectacular coastal path to Lee to the challenge of a full days trek to Woolacombe; you will find a wide variety of walks just waiting to be discovered and enjoyed!
Over centuries fisherman, smugglers and coast guards have helped to create this historic path stretching for over 600 miles. It provides immense enjoyment for many who wish to spend the day experiencing this stunning and really special part of Devon. With its spectacular landscape, seascape, climate and vegetation, Ilfracombe’s picturesque harbour is the ideal spot to begin a really special walking experience.
Comprehensively waymarked, walks along the tarka trail range from easy to challenging. Short sections of the Trail and circular walks from it are ideal for half day and whole day excursions. The trail takes you through ever changing variety of some wonderful Devon scenery described in Henry Williamson’s ‘Tarka The Otter’ including tranquil countryside wooded river valleys, rugged moorland and dramatic coast.
Ocean Backpackers
29 St.James Place
Ilfracombe
Devon
EX34 9BJ
Tel: 01271 867 835