Connect Braunton with Slow Ways
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Braunton’s two Slow Ways are 75% checked
Help connect Braunton
Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.
Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.
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Walk to Braunton from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Braunton—Barnstaple
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Brabar one |
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3 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 9km/6mi | Ascent 50m | Descent 57m | |
Braunton—Ilfracombe
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Brailf one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 18km/11mi | Ascent 286m | Descent 296m | |
Braunton—Ilfracombe
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Brailf two |
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4 X |
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Verify me | Distance 16km/10mi | Ascent 363m | Descent 355m |
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Collective progress
75% of Braunton’s two route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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5 people have contributed to Braunton’s Slow Ways
0 people have pledged to walk and review a route
2 people have surveyed a route in Braunton
44km out of 44km have been walked and reviewed
87km of reviews have been shared in Braunton
Latest Updates
Good café at Chivenor business Park right next to trail....
JohnMyerson
This route is along the old railway line, mostly on the tarka trail and is flat, tarmacked and it's only problem is the volume of bike traffic. Even on a midweek midmorning there were so many bikes, almost none following the rules of the route. It felt like one of the least relaxing and enjoyable walks I have done for ages....
Emily Howells
This route has sections of walking along Old Barnstaple Road which is too busy to walk along safely, especially in the summer. There is also a short section along the A361 at Heddon Mill which is very dangerous, although this could be avoided by choosing the southern lane....
Helen Gough
But some lovely views and overall a great walk although unsuitable for wheels....
Jane Gough
The beginning of the route getting from the seafront up to the old railway line is particularly ugly, going through narrow high walled alleyways, strewn with litter and decay. The next 3.5 miles is along the former railway line, now converted to a traffic free cycle/pathway....
Helen Gough
JohnMyerson added Brailf two, a new walk from Braunton to Ilfracombe
Walk this routeVery well used by commuters, walkers, joggers, cyclists and tourists. Can be busy....
Helen Gough
This route follows the old disused railway that is branded as the Tarka Trail locally & is a well surfaced tarmac track used by walkers, cyclists & runners. It mostly hugs closely the banks of the Taw Estuary & has beautiful views. As it nears Braunton it passes close to Chivenor Marine Base....
Tarkacountry
Slow Ways added Brabar one, a new walk from Braunton to Barnstaple
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Brailf one, a new walk from Braunton to Ilfracombe
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Braunton’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SS4884336471
Lat / Lon
51.10755° / -4.16061°
Easting / Northing
248,843E / 136,471N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Braunton's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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