The Old Railway Line is a traffic free walking and cycling path which links Ilfracombe and Woolacombe.

Once part of the London and South Western Railway, the route passes the Slade Reservoirs and takes in beautiful views of the Devon countryside.

The path goes between Ossaborough (just east of Woolacombe) to the centre of Ilfracombe. If you have walked between Ilfracombe and Woolacombe on the south west coast path, at four miles long, it is an ideal way to return to your starting point to make a round trip.

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Best routes to The Old Railway Line (Ilfracombe to Woolacombe)

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1. Ilfracombe & Woolacombe loop of the South West Coast Path and the Old Railway Line — North Devon

22.9km

06:30

500m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ilfracombe & Lee loop via The Old Railway Line — North Devon

14.3km

04:07

350m

340m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ilfracombe Seafront – Ilfracombe Harbour loop from Mortehoe

14.9km

04:03

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 170 m

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Location: Ilfracombe, North Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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The Old Railway Line (Ilfracombe to Woolacombe)

1. Ilfracombe & Woolacombe loop of the South West Coast Path and the Old Railway Line — North Devon

2. Ilfracombe & Lee loop via The Old Railway Line — North Devon

3. Ilfracombe Seafront – Ilfracombe Harbour loop from Mortehoe

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