Bucks Mills - a short walk using the South West Coast Path



Short Walks (up to one day) Suitable for Culture Suitable for Heritage Suitable for Scenery
Walk name: Bucks Mills
: Bucks Mills car park
Finish location: Bucks Mills car park
Distance: 6 miles (9km)
Grade Moderate
Terrain Coast path, public rights of way, surfaced road. Mostly reasonable underfoot. Some slippery stretches on coast path in wet weather.
Circular Walk: Yes
Free from obstacles & steep gradients: No

Walk description:

Step back in time at Bucks Mills and take in the rich history of trade and settlement along this stunning coastal stretch, which includes National Trust land. This walk takes in spectacular coastal views and stories of the local people and how they made their living here, before turning inland to stroll through Peppercombe, one of Devon's finest wooded valleys.

The North Devon AONB Service have produced a leaflet for this walk giving directions, along with information on the wildlife, geology and history of the area. It can be viewed and printed by clicking on the ‘Printer friendly page’ button on the right hand side, near the bottom of the page.

Public transport information:
Bus service 319 from Barnstaple and Bideford to Bucks Cross. From Bucks Cross turn down past post office signed
'Bucks Mills 3/4.' Walk start point 3/4 mile on right.
For further details contact Devon traveline visit Traveline or phone 0871 200 22 33
Toilets:
No public toilets on walk route.
Nearest Car parks:
Bucks Mills car park. Free
Postcode for Sat Nav's EX39 5DY
Nearest refreshments:
Further Information:
To find out more about the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and download other walks visit their website North Devon AONB Service.
OS Explorer Map number: 126

Path News
* The 2010 Coast Path Photo Competition
* How to see the walks in Google Earth.

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PICTURE: Looking East from Peppercombe Castle.
Looking East from Peppercombe Castle.

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