North Devon - 10 Leisure walks of Discovery Guidebook

by: Rosanna Rothery
Here are ten exciting, varied and beautiful days out in the North Devon countryside. You will be struck by the phenomenal contrast in scenery in this remarkably unspoilt corner of the country. To indulge a traditional image of Devon that consists of thatched cottages, cream teas, window boxes and pretty fishing villages this book takes you to the cobbled streets of picture postcard Clovelly as well as to the quaint thatched roof tops of Weare Giffard and Lee.

However, if you wish to walk on the wild side, the savage scenery encountered on a rocky ramble around Morte Point won't disappoint, nor will romantic windswept roams around Baggy Point and Hartland Quay. For a different perspective admire the panorama from the high cliffs at Combe Martin, or on a high coastal trek from Ilfracombe towards Lee Bay.

All the walks are circular and begin at a car park or safe parking location with the grid reference provided. Public transport options are given where available. The walks, varying between 4.5 and 9 miles in distance are graded between one and three boot symbols with three boots the hardest. However, most of the walks can be leisurely done in a morning to work up an appetite for lunch, or used as a convenient excuse to work off that lunch! The remaining walks are full day outings. Clear route directions are provided together with sketch maps and the guide is well illustrated throughout with colour photographs. The handy size also means it will slip easily into your pocket.

The walk locations are:
Hartland - 5 miles
Clovelly - 7.7 miles
Lynmouth - 4.7 miles
Lee Bay - 9.3 miles
Saunton - 9.5 miles
Mortehoe - 4.5 miles
Arlington - 4.5 miles
Combe Martin - 5.9 miles
Weare Giffard - 6.9 miles
Baggy Point - 7 miles

ISBN 9781841148281 Pages 64 (2008) 110mm x 155mm hardback