Devon

Trust10 Ilfracombe to Lee run

The Torrs at Ilfracombe captured in watercolour | © National Trust/Rob Corston

The Trust10 at Ilfracombe is a 10km out and back route following the South West Coast Path to Lee – part of the National Trust's trail running initiative. You'll begin at Ilfracombe Torrs, climbing the zig-zag path carved into the cliff face by the Victorians, before being treated to memorable coastal scenery unfolding before you.

Near to

Woolacombe

Start point

National Trust Ilfracombe Torrs car park, EX34 8BD , grid ref: SS511474

Trail information

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Difficulty*

Challenging

Accessibility**

Full trail

DistanceMiles: 6.25 (km: 10)

Short trail

DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.6)

Duration1 hour to 2 hours 20 mins

Dog friendly***

*Hilly and undulating and can be slippery when wet. For further details, please see Terrain section.
**Unsuitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. For further details, please see Access section.
***Dogs welcome, on leads.

Address
Ilfracombe Torrs National Trust car park
Directions via Google Maps
By train
Barnstaple, 12.7 miles (20.4km) from Ilfracombe Torrs.
On foot
From Ilfracombe seafront follow South West Coast Path westwards through town and uphill onto the Torrs 1095yd (1km) from Landmark Theatre.
Cycling
From Ilfracombe sea front follow South West Coast Path westwards through town and uphill to the car park, 1095yd (1km) from Landmark Theatre.
By road
From Barnstaple direction, take A361 (St Brannocks Road) and turn left onto Church Hill (last road on left before roundabout), which turns into Langleigh Road. Follow to end, then turn right onto Torrs Road, round a right-hand bend and uphill, then bear left onto Upper Torrs Road. Car park (National Trust) is 219yd (200m) ahead on right.
Total stages: 10
Total stages: 10
Start point
National Trust Ilfracombe Torrs car park, EX34 8BD , grid ref: SS511474
Stage 1
Start at the bottom of the car park and follow the path down and around to the left, past the NT Torrs walk sign.
Stage 2
Continue following the zig-zag path up signed coast path.
Stage 3
Upon reaching the top, pass through the gate and around to the left.
Stage 4
Following signs for coast path to Lee, cross over the stile and follow the path, keeping the sea on your right.
Stage 5
Pass through the gate, across the field, turning right at the dirt track, following signs for coast path to Lee.
Stage 6
Upon reaching the field gate, continue on through, following the lane all the way down, turning right at the bottom, signed coast path.
$Field gate on the Trust10 trail at Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Devon.jpg$
The field gate on the Trust10 trail at Ilfracombe | © National Trust
Stage 7
Continue following the road down and around through Lee, before heading up the other side, signed coast path/single-track road to Mortehoe.
Stage 8
After passing several houses, look out for a gap in the wall on your right, signed National Trust damage cliffs/coast path to Woolacombe. Head up the steps and through the gate.
Stage 9
Continue following the path signed Bull Point.
Stage 10
Upon reaching the gate before the bridge with the 'Halfway' marker, turn around and retrace your steps back to the car park, initially following signs for Lee, then coast path to Ilfracombe, then coast path Torrs Walk and finally NT car park.
$Coastal view on Trust10 running trail at Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Devon$
Enjoy the coastal view on this running trail at Ilfracombe | © National Trust
End point
National Trust Ilfracombe Torrs car park, grid ref: SS511474
Trail map
$Map of 10k Ilfracombe to Lee running route$
Map of 10k Ilfracombe to Lee running route | © Crown copyright and database rights 2016 Ordnance Survey
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