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Devon is split into two non-contiguous sections: North Devon and South Devon. North Devon is rugged & windy. This is where you'll find Great Hangman, at 1,043 feet, it's the highest point on the entire path. The area is characterized by massive cliffs and the Valley of Rocks, until it transitions into the famous surfing beaches of Croyde and Woolacombe. This section is widely considered one of the most varied and challenging on the entire 630-mile path.
The final 10-mile stretch between Hartland Point and Marsland Mouth (which as of 2026 we haven't completed) is touted as the toughest stretch of the entire SWCP, notorious for its brooding cliffs and jagged rock formations. It involves intense ups-and-downs, crossing ten steep river valleys—exhausting for even experienced hikers. The route includes a significant inland detour of roughly 23 miles to cross the Taw and Torridge estuaries via Barnstaple and Bideford. |
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Hartland Quay to Marsland
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