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View of the Exmoor Coast – Valley of Rocks loop from Lynton

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View of the Exmoor Coast – Valley of Rocks loop from Lynton

Hard

5.0

(1)

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View of the Exmoor Coast – Valley of Rocks loop from Lynton

02:38

21.1km

680m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

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2.59 km

View of the Exmoor Coast

Highlight • Natural Monument

The looks are deserved if you climbed from the direction of Lee Abbey... Really steep, but here's the reward 😄

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5.23 km

Croscombe Wood

Forest

7.68 km

Heddon's Mouth Viewpoint, South West Coast Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a brilliant section of the South West Coast Path. It's a stunning single track trail with the huge blue sea below and heather covered moorland above. Fairly rocky …

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8.65 km

South West Coast Path at Heddon's Mouth Cleeve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A really great single track section of the South West Coast Path leading into or out of Heddon's Mouth Cleeve.

Underfoot the trail is gravelly and grippy, technical but fine to run fast if you concentrate.

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10.2 km

Hunter's Inn

Highlight • Pub

Black Forest vibes... I definitely didn't expect it! A great opportunity to stop off

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19.0 km

Valley of Rocks

Highlight • Gorge

One of the most incredible natural features of the North Devon coastline, the Valley of Rocks is a dry valley with steep cliffs and sea views. As you walk through …

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19.0 km

South West Coast Path: Lynton to Valley of Rocks

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This airy section of the South West Coast Path links Lynton with the Valley of Rocks. It's a gently sloping surfaced trail which traverses under the steep slopes and cliffs, …

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20.8 km

St Mary the Virgin Church and Graveyard, Lynton

Highlight • Religious Site

A parish church reconstructed in 1891 to 1905 by Sedding and Wilson but with a 13th-century tower and the remains of rebuilding works undertaken in 1741 in the south aisle.

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21.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.17 km

5.96 km

4.56 km

2.84 km

1.08 km

484 m

Surfaces

6.50 km

4.15 km

3.70 km

3.07 km

2.20 km

1.47 km

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Friday 28 August

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View of the Exmoor Coast – Valley of Rocks loop from Lynton

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Heddon's Mouth Viewpoint, South West Coast Path

South West Coast Path at Heddon's Mouth Cleeve

Hunter's Inn

Valley of Rocks

South West Coast Path: Lynton to Valley of Rocks

St Mary the Virgin Church and Graveyard, Lynton

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