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South West Coast Path (Section 6: Braunton to Instow)

17,5 km from Braunton to Instow .

Braunton → Instow linear
17,5km Distance
demanding Climb · estimate
easy Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
30 views
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01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

1× viewpoint Remote Uncrowded

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02 · 3 points along the route

What will you encounter?

1× Lighthouse 1× viewpoint 1× Nature
Instow Range Front Light Lighthouse · 256 m off route 3,7 km 21%
Rescue Helicopter Viewing Area viewpoint · on the route 17,5 km 100%
Isley Marsh Nature Reserve Nature · 73 m off route 17,5 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 8,8 km 17,5 km
03 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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Quarter of the way
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04 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

South West Coast Path (Section 5: Woolacombe to Braunton)
SWCP
at 0,0 km
South West Coast Path (Section 6: Braunton to Instow)
SWCP
at 0,0 km
Tarka Trail
TT
at 15,2 km
South West Coast Path (Section 7: Instow to Westward Ho! )
SWCP
at 17,5 km
05 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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What hikers experienced

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07 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

South West Coast Path (Section 6: Braunton to Instow) is 17.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, South West Coast Path (Section 6: Braunton to Instow) takes approximately 4h 22min to complete.
No, South West Coast Path (Section 6: Braunton to Instow) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Braunton to Instow. Plan ahead for return transport.
South West Coast Path (Section 6: Braunton to Instow) starts at Braunton.
South West Coast Path (Section 6: Braunton to Instow) is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
South West Coast Path (Section 6: Braunton to Instow) is maintained and managed by National Trails.
Yes, South West Coast Path (Section 6: Braunton to Instow) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.
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