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Blackchurch Rock Arch – Brownsham Wood loop from Clovelly

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Blackchurch Rock Arch – Brownsham Wood loop from Clovelly

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5.0

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Blackchurch Rock Arch – Brownsham Wood loop from Clovelly

01:27

11.5km

340m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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North Devon Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.07 km

Deer Park

Forest

2.34 km

Gallantry Bower Prehistoric Burial Site

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.98 km

The Cottage Above Blackchurch Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.11 km

Blackchurch Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Blackchurch rock is a large arch stack found at Mouthmill. The magnificent arches are made from Hartland Quay Shale and contain goniatite fossils. The isolated cove has long been associated …

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3.51 km

Brownsham Wood

Highlight • Forest

Brownsham Wood is located on the sloping cliffs of North Devon and is bursting with beautiful ash, oak, birch & hazel trees.

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3.87 km

Brownsham Woods

Highlight • Forest

note - bridleway stops at this point so it's a walk to Mouthmill

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5.03 km

Brownsham Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

National Trust Bothy in a quiet corner of the farm. A great stopping point, a short walk from the coastal path.

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6.53 km

Windbury Hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

This iron age site commands good views along the coastline to the east and the west and across surrounding the countryside, it would have stood as a beacon against the skyline.

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7.30 km

View of Windbury Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a slight detour off route down to Windbury Point for some great views and a good cardio workout on the way back up 🤣🤣

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

3.72 km

928 m

277 m

134 m

Surfaces

4.09 km

3.51 km

2.90 km

655 m

234 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 23 August

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Blackchurch Rock Arch – Brownsham Wood loop from Clovelly

Gallantry Bower Prehistoric Burial Site

The Cottage Above Blackchurch Rock

Blackchurch Rock Arch

Brownsham Wood

Brownsham Woods

Brownsham Bothy

Windbury Hillfort

View of Windbury Point

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