Activities at Baggy Point

Baggy Point to Woolacombe circular walk

A circular walk around Baggy Point, the sand dunes of Woolacombe Warren and back along the beach with views across the sea and farmland.

• Challenging
• 4 hours
• 10.0 miles (16.05km)

Walking for all

The North Devon National Trust is working hard to make walking in our beautiful spaces more accessible for everyone.

Wildlife on Baggy Point

Baggy Point is home to many different animals, endangered birds and local cattle breeds alike.

Baggy Point easy access walk

An easy walk that's great for families, taking you along the west side of Baggy Point, with far-reaching coastal and sea views.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

Surfing in North Devon: a history

Surfing has a strong history in North Devon, from 'coffin lid' boards of the early 1900s to American GIs surfing at Woolacombe during training - Kevin Cooke from the Museum of British Surfing in Braunton explains the rise of North Devon's most popular sport.

Baggy Point circular walk via Bloodhills Cliff

A longer, circular walk along both sides of Baggy Point then over the top of the headland, with many points of interest and breathtaking views.

• Challenging
• 2 hours
• 4.5 miles (7.2km)

Baggy Point to Woolacombe cycle trail

This easy to moderate cycle takes you along the North Devon Coast, taking in Putsborough and Woolacombe Dunes with panoramic views out to Lundy. A mixture of quiet country lanes and traffic free paths.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 8.0 miles (12.85km)

Baggy Point to Ilfracombe quay cycle trail

This cycle route will take you from Baggy Point through rolling North Devon Countryside into Ilfracombe, finishing at the quay next to Damien Hirst’s famous ‘Verity’ statue.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 22.0 miles (35.4km)

Baggy Point to Barnstaple cycle trail

Head out from Baggy Point and join up with the Tarka Trail along the Taw river estuary towards Barnstaple.

• Moderate
• 2 hours
• 11.0 miles (17.7km)

Baggy Point short circular walk

This short circular walk along the western flank of Baggy Point will reward you with sea views and plenty of interesting spots along the way.

• Easy
• 2 hours
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

Baggy Point circular walk via Middleborough Hill

A circular, undulating walk along both sides of Baggy Point then back over the headland with spectacular coastal, sea and inland views.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 15 mins
• 2.6 miles (4.15km)

Things to see and do at Baggy Point

Baggy Point is a haven for thrill seekers but there's lots on offer too for those who prefer more of an ambling adventure.