Walk the Ilfracombe Torrs
The twisting and turning zig-zag walk to the top of the Ilfracombe Torrs was carved into the cliff face by the Victorians. Follow in their footsteps and be rewarded with fantastic views of the coastline and Ilfracombe.
Two route options
You can choose between a shorter or longer route on this trail.
Total steps: 7
Total steps: 7
Start point
National Trust Torrs car park, grid ref SS512474
Step 1
From the National Trust car park follow the footpath at the bottom of the car park and turn left after 110yd (100m) onto the Coast Path.
Step 2
Follow the Coast Path as it winds all the way up the hill until you reach a bridle gate.
Step 3
Go through the bridle gate and turn right for a short distance to the top of the hill next to the toposcope.
Step 4
If taking the shorter walk, head downhill towards the fingerpost next to the wall and go left to the signed National Trust car park. When you reach the road go left and the car park is a short walk down the hill. If taking the longer walk go right and follow the Coast Path signs.
Step 5
When you reach the second stile climb over this and bear left, following the track until you come to a bridle gate and field gate together at the top of Langleigh Lane.
Step 6
Go through the bridle gate and follow the lane downhill until it turns into a tarmacked road.
Step 7
At the tarmacked road, Upper Torrs Road, go left and follow the road until you reach the National Trust car park.
End point
National Trust Torrs car park, grid ref SS512474
Trail map
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