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Parracombe’s four Slow Ways are 75% checked
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Walk to Parracombe from further afield
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Barnstaple—Parracombe
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Barpar one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 23km/14mi | Ascent 738m | Descent 549m | |
Barnstaple—Parracombe
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Barpar two |
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3 X |
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Review me | Distance 22km/14mi | Ascent 513m | Descent 698m | ||
Barnstaple—Parracombe
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Barpar three |
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3 X |
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Review me | Distance 23km/14mi | Ascent 601m | Descent 785m | ||
Ilfracombe—Parracombe
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Ilfpar one |
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4 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 20km/12mi | Ascent 567m | Descent 367m | ||
Parracombe—Lynmouth
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Parlyn one |
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3 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent 242m | Descent 306m | ||
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Parracombe—Simonsbath
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Parsim one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 15km/10mi | Ascent 483m | Descent 363m | |
Parracombe—Simonsbath
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Parsim two |
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4 X |
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Verify me | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent 568m | Descent 444m |
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Collective progress
75% of Parracombe’s four route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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5 people have contributed to Parracombe’s Slow Ways
0 people have pledged to walk and review a route
5 people have surveyed a route in Parracombe
131km out of 131km have been walked and reviewed
219km of reviews have been shared in Parracombe
Latest Updates
I walked from Simonsbath to Parracombe, purely because with no public transport I have to rely on a lift to Simonsbath, but it's the easiest way in terms of climbing. I really enjoyed the walk through Parracombe, a picturesque village, and the route ends by the pub, which is also the bus stop. There aren't any facilities on the route, and not many at Simonsbath or Parracombe either, but this IS Exmoor....
Helen Gough
That said, even a significant deviation from the route isn't going to cause big problems, as the field boundary edge isn't far away and works as a good handrail to get to the correct corner....
jonathansbean
The first 300 metre ascent from Lynmouth to Lynton and deeper into Exmoor was strenuous, but I'd do it again! Loved the stunning views of the coast and the shops in Lynton....
pilea
This is a good route and quite possibly the best way to walk between Parracombe and Lynmouth....
danravenellison
I really enjoyed the deep and old holloways, a few of which were also streams on the day we walked this route. I think another good route option could duck into the middle of Combe Martin. I'd 100% recommend this route and walk it again....
danravenellison
I really enjoyed this route walking from Parracombe to Barnstaple (less uphill). After Twitchen however the walk really improves. The route goes through Bratton Fleming, where there is a shop, but not directly on the route. There is a short bit of road walking in Bratton, which isn't ideal. The walk into Barnstaple is pretty good as it is mostly off road....
Helen Gough
You can't access the reservoir trails where the route says, you have to walk on to the car park....
Helen Gough
Helen Gough added Barpar three, a new walk from Barnstaple to Parracombe
Walk this routeQuite steep walk down into Lynton but overall a lovely walk, well worth the effort....
Jane Gough
I walked this route from Parracombe to Lynmouth and really enjoyed it. After this, the route is along lanes, which are sometimes lined by hedgerow, sometimes open with great views....
Helen Gough
Then the route heads towards Combe Martin and sea views. Combe Martin is roughly half way, and the route passes The Pack of Cards pub, as it cuts across town. The first being between Combe Martin and Berrynarbor....
Helen Gough
It wasn't easy to find the field exits, but maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention....
Helen Gough
Helen Gough added Parsim two, a new walk from Parracombe to Simonsbath
Walk this routeUnfortunately half of this route has been plotted along the parish boundary rather than a right of way. Try ParSim2...
Helen Gough
Helen Gough added Barpar two, a new walk from Barnstaple to Parracombe
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Barpar one, a new walk from Barnstaple to Parracombe
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Ilfpar one, a new walk from Ilfracombe to Parracombe
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Parlyn one, a new walk from Parracombe to Lynmouth
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Parsim one, a new walk from Parracombe to Simonsbath
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Parracombe’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SS6676044817
Lat / Lon
51.18700° / -3.90792°
Easting / Northing
266,760E / 144,817N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Parracombe'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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