Brownsham and Clovelly - a short walk using the South West Coast Path



Short Walks (up to one day) Suitable for Culture Suitable for Heritage Suitable for Wildlife Suitable for Scenery
Walk name: Brownsham and Clovelly
: Brownsham Car Park
Finish location: Brownsham Car Park
Distance: 6 miles (9km)
Grade Moderate
Terrain Coast path, public rights of way, surfaced road and green lane. One rocky and uneven stretch and some slippery patches in wet weather.
Circular Walk: Yes
Free from obstacles & steep gradients: No

Walk description:

Be dazzled with colour as you walk through some of North Devon's finest landscapes, including National Trust land and the Clovelly Estate. The trail takes you through Culm grassland, woodland and heathland, all rich in plants and wildlife, with an opportunity to visit the charming village of Clovelly.

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 519 to Clovelly from Bude. Bus service 319 to Clovelly from Barnstaple (Start walk from Coast Path above Clovelly). For further details contact Devon traveline visit Traveline or phone 0871 200 22 33
Toilets:
No public toilets on route. Toilets are available in Clovelly, a short detour from main route.
Nearest Car parks:
Brownsham National Trust car park. By donation.
Postcode for Sat Nav's EX39 6AN
Nearest refreshments:
No refreshments directly on route, but a selection available in Clovelly village and at the nearby Visitor Centre, a short detour away on foot (but be warned, it is quite a steep climb back out of the Village).
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: Clovelly. Photographer Jennifer Rowlandson
Clovelly. Photographer Jennifer Rowlandson

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