Torrs Cliffs – View of Damagehue Rock loop from Mortehoe

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Torrs Cliffs – View of Damagehue Rock loop from Mortehoe

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Torrs Cliffs – View of Damagehue Rock loop from Mortehoe

06:51

22.6km

760m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

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North Devon Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.77 km

Bench With a View of Whiting Cove, Orewood Cove, and Rockham Bay

Highlight • Beach

From this perfectly situated bench near Morte Point, you can enjoy sensational views toward Whiting Cove, Orewood Cove and Rockham Bay. Pack yourself some lunch, sit back & enjoy this unique and wild landscape.

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2.96 km

Rockham Beach

Highlight • Beach

Amazing views at every corner, some serious climbs and decents but a nice Inn halfway round for a much needed energy boost.

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4.51 km

Beach

5.83 km

View of Lee Bay and Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing view across the village

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12.8 km

Torrs Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Torrs, sometimes known as The Seven Hills, tower over Ilfracombe. These stunning cliffs offer sweeping coastal views. It is easy to see why they have been such a popular …

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13.3 km

Torrs Toposcope

Highlight • Monument

In 2012 a new toposcope was installed here at the highest point in Torrs Park. It was designed by students from Ilfracombe Arts College and depicts local landmarks and wildlife. …

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13.7 km

View of Brandy Cove Point and Breakneck Point

Highlight • Climb

Here the south west coast path passes closeby Brandy Cove Point and Breakneck Point. There are gorgeous views north east towards Ilfracombe and the Torrs. Or south east towards Flat Point and all the way to Bull Point.

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17.6 km

View of Damagehue Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Up here above Damagehue Rock the views in either direction are superb. West to Bull Point or east across Lee Bay to Shag. You are spoilt for choice.

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18.7 km

Bull Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

There has been a lighthouse here at Bull Point since 1879. The current structure was built in 1975 after the original building succumbed to subsidence. The light can be seen …

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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.34 km

6.43 km

4.36 km

1.65 km

765 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.46 km

5.85 km

4.19 km

1.70 km

1.37 km

1.01 km

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Comments

August 19, 2022,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 SWCP Ilfracombe nach Woolacombe

Our final hike of the year on the SouthWestCoastPath. Again great views of the coast. We even see 2 seals. Impressive is the long sandy beach at Woolacombe, which is rightly very popular.
The long-distance trail is very well signposted and the sections from Minehead to Woolacombe are really worthwhile.

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June 15, 2022,Ilfracombe to Woolacombe

A really good walk but some very steep inclines/steps and associated declines, so need to be reasonably fit and walking poles make all the difference. Spotted two separate seals half-way close to the rocks - fantastic sight and they are larger than i had expected.

July 15, 2022,South West Coast Path 5. Etappe - Ilfracombe - Woolacombe

Yesterday another very nice hike along the coast line from Ilfracombe to Woolacombe with breathtaking views. The highlight of the tour was seeing numerous seals in the rocks, which other holidaymakers drew my attention to 😊🌞🦭🍹

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