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Westward Ho to Abbotsham Walk

5.4 miles (8.7 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This circular walk takes you from Westward Ho to the neighbouring village of Abbotsham in the North Devon Coast AONB.
The route runs for just under 6 miles with some moderate climbs along the way.
The opening section runs along the South West Coast Path to Abbotsham Cliff and Green Cliff with some splendid coastal views from the cliff top path.
At Green Cliff you turn east to follow inland trails to Abbotsham, passing Greencliff Farm on the way.
From Abbotsham you can follow quiet country lanes north back to Westward Ho via Pusehill. There's some splendid views over the lovely Devon countryside to the coast from these elevated paths.

Westward Ho to Abbotsham OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Westward Ho to Abbotsham Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

To continue your walking in the area head north to visit the Northam Burrows Country Park. Here you'll find 600 acres of grassy coastal plain, salt marsh, sand dunes and grasslands with fine views over the Taw Torridge Estuary.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Westward Ho! (3562887362)

The beach at Westward Ho! on a lovely sunny day.

South West Coast Path from Abbotsham Cliff - geograph.org.uk - 1441449

South West Coast Path from Abbotsham Cliff

Footpath to the coast - geograph.org.uk - 1302715

Footpath to the coast. This takes the walker from Greenhill Farm to the Coastal Path.

Greencliff Farm - geograph.org.uk - 1303841

Greencliff Farm

Road past the post office, Abbotsham - geograph.org.uk - 1820537

Road past the post office, Abbotsham

Abbotsham Church - geograph.org.uk - 814414

Abbotsham Church

The Thatched Inn, Abbotsham - geograph.org.uk - 3951653

The Thatched Inn, Abbotsham

Pusehill road passing West Pusehill farm cottages. - geograph.org.uk - 814374

Pusehill road passing West Pusehill farm cottages.

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