Devon

East Titchberry circular walk

This three-mile circular route incorporates the South West Coast Path and stunning views out to Lundy and returning along the bridleway. Take in views of Shipload Bay and the nature of the Devonshire coastline.

Near to

Bideford Bay and Hartland

Start point

East Titchberry National Trust car park, grid ref: SS244270

Trail information

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Difficulty*

Accessibility**

Full trail

DistanceMiles: 3 (km: 4.8)

Duration1 hour 10 mins

Dog friendly***

*Varied route with grassy, gravel and concrete paths and bridleway. Part of the route is through farmland. For more information visit the section marked Terrain.
**The route is unsuitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs as some sections are a little narrower and the route contains steps and stiles. For more information visit the section marked Accessibility.
***Dogs are welcome. For more information visit the section marked Facilities.

Address
East Titchberry National Trust Car park, grid ref: SS244270
Directions via Google Maps
By train
Barnstaple, 24 miles (38km) from East Titchberry.
On foot
On the South West Coast Path between Hartland Quay and Clovelly.
Cycling
Directions same as by road, please be aware these are busy main roads.
By road
From Bude: Take the A39 through Kilkhampton, turn left signposted Hartland. Follow signs to Hartland Point and Lighthouse, the car park is just before Hartland point on the right.
From Bideford: Take the A39, past Horns Cross and Bucks Cross. Turn right following signs to Hartland. Follow signs to Hartland Point and Lighthouse, the car park is just before Hartland point on the right.
The route is grassy/gravel South West Coast Path and bridleway, with a small section on concrete/tarmac surface through the farmyard. Care should be taken through the farm area. The route incorporates eight field gates, six pedestrian gates and two stiles, along with a number of steps. The route can be slippery when wet. One bench is provided along the route. There maybe grazing cows and sheep on the route.
Total stages: 6
Total stages: 6
Start point
East Titchberry National Trust car park, grid ref: SS244270
Stage 1
From the National Trust car park, look towards the farm and head for the stile, at the bottom right-hand corner across the grass.
Stage 2
Head through the farm entrance gate and across the yard, following the track straight ahead.
Stage 3
At the end of the yard go through the gate and up the track. At the top of the track turn right and follow the South West Coast Path heading towards Exmansworthy. (For a longer walk turn left here and follow the path to Hartland Point.)
Stage 4
Continue along the clifftop path and stop to look at a sign commemorating the US Airforce Bomber Crash at Eldern Point in 1943.
Stage 5
Upon reaching the bridleway/coast path junction, follow the path back through the farm yard to the car park.
Stage 6
Continue along the farmland path back to the car park where the walk started.
End point
East Titchberry National Trust car park, grid ref: SS244270
Trail map
East Titchberry circular walk map | © Crown copyright and database rights 2015 Ordnance Survey
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