Heddon Valley coast walk

This short but challenging walk takes you along some of the highest and most spectacular sea cliffs in England. A must-do for butterfly lovers and photographers, it's also a great dog walk.
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National Trust gift shop, Heddon Valley, grid ref: SS655480Trail information
Towering cliffs, beautiful views and rare wildlife
The path climbs steeply upwards across scree slopes to Peter's Rock where there are far-reaching views across to Wales. Further along there are spectacular views along the coast to Great and Little Hangman and Lundy Island. Parts of this walk offer habitat to the rare High Brown fritillary butterfly, as well as to more common Dark Green and Silver-washed fritillaries. There are wildflowers in abundance in spring and in August the cliffs are blanketed in purple heather.
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Heddon's Mouth circular walk
Follow one of Devon's most beautiful walking routes through ancient woodland alongside the River Heddon to where it meets the sea.

Heddon Valley to Woody Bay walk
Take in spectacular views along the coast on this challenging walk along an historic 19th-century carriageway.

Gentle walk to Heddon's Mouth
Follow this easy National Trust trail alongside the banks of the River Heddon and explore the area where it meets the sea.

Heddon Valley's high brown fritillary walk
A wooded valley and cliff tops are the location for this butterfly-spotting trail.
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Heddon Valley, Near Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4PY
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