Combe Martin to Ilfracombe

Combe Martin to Ilfracombe - Monday 9th August 2010

Path Facts - Length: Approx 5.3 miles, Ascent: 1804 feet

Short day today. No particular rush. We walked back towards the sea front from the Pack O’ Cards. Checked tourist info for tide times + found more SWCP local maps by a guy in Croyde which are great.

The SWCP Association guide really bigs up an alternative path to avoid a dangerous stretch of the A399. It involves crossing the beach/harbour at Watermouth but only if the tide is low. Hence the need to check tide times – but luckily we were about an hour off low tide so there was loads of time.

Interesting Fact!

A small dog operates the till in the outdoor shop at Combe Martin. No, really.

Lynmouth to Combe Martin

Lynmouth to Combe Martin - Sunday 8th August 2010

Path Facts - Length: Approx 13.3 miles, Ascent: 4429 feet!

Well! Note the ascent figure above. The cumulative height of the climbs on this section are about 20 ft higher than Ben Nevis. This day was not going to be a stroll on the beach!

We started 9.30 am-ish again. The B&B was busy for breakfast despite advertising vacancies here and elsewhere in Lynmouth. Would have expected August to be full everywhere. A short stop for some supplies in Lynmouth including new flannel as an upgrade from the J-cloth towel! Also bought a map of whole SW to check overall plan + progress.