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Combe Martin Walks exploring a dramatic coastline
Combe Martin, a village in North Devon , is built along a long combe narrowing down to a small harbour and a sandy beach.
Silver,lead and iron was mined nearby.
There are several pubs in Porlock
There are several pubs in PorlockWalk 1
| Walk 1 Combe Martin to Great Hangman (5.3 miles) | Time:2h 10 mins |  |
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 | Combe denotes a valley with green fertile pastures and steep uncultivated sides.Silver,lead and iron was mined nearby.Combe Martin MuseumPack O'Cards Inn | ||
 | Combe Martin Pay & Display Car Park,Bowling Green Lane | ||
This popular but quite strenuous walk starts from Combe Martin's Car Park and follows public footpaths and quiet lanes, all with interesting names, Water Lane,Corner lane,Girt Lane and Shute Lane.The initial stretch is a steady climb to Great Hangman which marks the highest point of the South West Coast path - the origin of the name 'Hangman'.is uncertain. From here follow the coastal path with extensive views of of Wales and Lundy Island. | |||
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| Walks near Combe Martin: | |
| Ilfracombe | |
 | Enjoy short and easy walks along a dramatic coastline. |
| Barnstaple | |
 | Two Popular Walks with superb coastal views. |
| Hunters Inn | |
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Hunter's Inn , a walker's favourite pub, lies secluded in the river Heddon valley. |
| Lorna Doone Country | |
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Three delightful Exmoor walks from Malmsmead exploring the legend of Lorna Doone. |
Walk 2
| Walk 2 Bolt Head (3.5 miles) | Time:1h 30 mins |  |
 Tap map for larger version | Similar to the first walk but shorter and avoids the steep climbs to Little & Great Hangman. There is one steady climb and descent. For more information on downloads of long distance hiking routes in Devon click here. Download route for GPS | ||
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