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Branscombe Heritage Guided Walk

A free, 1km guided walk through part of the beautiful village of Branscombe. A fascinating journey through time, exploring the village’s rich history, including tales of ghosts, ancient sarcophagi, and smuggling.

  • Booking essential

Join a fascinating journey through time that brings the heritage of Branscombe village to life. Explore the village’s rich history, including tales of ghosts, ancient sarcophagi, and smuggling and trades that once filled the bustling village streets. The route will also highlight the stunning natural features that make Branscombe one of the most picturesque villages in Devon. The guided route starts at the Sea Shanty Café on Branscombe Beach and meanders along the valley, taking in some true rarities such as a thatched forge and a working watermill along the way. A mostly level walk with short sections of slight uphill and downhill gradients. The walk will follow gravel-surfaced footpath and pass through fields with uneven grassy ground underfoot.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

A mostly level 1km walk with short sections of slight uphill and downhill gradients. The walk will follow gravel-surfaced footpath and pass through fields with uneven grassy ground underfoot.

Meeting point

Please meet outside the Sea Shanty Café on Branscombe beach, EX12 3DP

Suitability for children

Children welcome. Recommended age 12 years +

What to bring and wear

Please wear sturdy footwear and suitable clothing for the weather

Other

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Parking is available in the Branscombe Beach car park. This is NOT a National Trust car park. Please be aware that a strict payment system is in place.

Contact info

East Devon Rangers Office

Upcoming events

Tramper Hire at Branscombe 

Members of Countryside Mobility can now comfortably explore the picturesque Branscombe Valley by booking an all-terrain scooter – the Tramper.

Event summary

on
29 Jul to 18 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30+ 9 other dates or times