Ilfracombe to Croyde

Ilfracombe to Croyde - Friday 1st April 2011

Path Facts - Length: Approx 13.6 miles, Ascent: 3002 feet

We both arrived at Crossways B&B in Barnstaple on the Thursday night about 7pm. Battle plans were laid out on a table in the Rolle Quay Inn & discussed over a couple of pints of Tribute, who may turn out to be the unofficial sponsors of this tour. A 7.30am breakfast alongside a few travelling businessmen then we walked through the town to sample the ambience of Barnstaple bus station and caught the No 3 to Ilfracombe.

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.