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Bull Point & Morte Point loop from Woolacombe — North Devon

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Bull Point & Morte Point loop from Woolacombe — North Devon

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Bull Point & Morte Point loop from Woolacombe — North Devon

03:26

12.0km

280m

Hiking

Embark on the Bull Point & Morte Point loop from Woolacombe, a moderate hike spanning 7.5 miles (12.0 km) with a total elevation gain of 929 feet (283 metres). This route typically takes around 3 hours and 26 minutes to complete, offering a dramatic coastal experience. You will navigate steep,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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North Devon Coast National Landscape

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1.02 km

View of Combesgate Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the coastline from up here on the footpath. It feels like a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of Woolacombe, even though it is just around the corner.

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5.03 km

View of Damagehue Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Up here above Damagehue Rock the views in either direction are superb. West to Bull Point or east across Lee Bay to Shag. You are spoilt for choice.

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6.12 km

Bull Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

There has been a lighthouse here at Bull Point since 1879. The current structure was built in 1975 after the original building succumbed to subsidence. The light can be seen …

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6.98 km

Rockham Beach

Highlight • Beach

Amazing views at every corner, some serious climbs and decents but a nice Inn halfway round for a much needed energy boost.

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8.08 km

View of Whiting Cove

Highlight • Trail

Gorgeous views from the South West Coast Path down to Whiting Cove and across Rockham Bay.

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8.99 km

Morte Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a brilliant place for seal watching. Keep a look out for their heads bobbing in the sea or lying up on the rocks.

If seals aren't enough, there …

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11.1 km

Combesgate Beach

Highlight • Beach

Combesgate Beach is just north of Woolacombe Beach and is much quieter and a lot smaller in comparison.

Check the tides if you are thinking of visiting as there is …

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11.4 km

Barricane Beach

Highlight • Beach

Barricane is a picturesque cove nestled between the rocks. It’s famous for cowries and other exotic sea shells. Local folklore says that these shells have travelled off the shore of …

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.99 km

5.05 km

400 m

387 m

189 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

722 m

462 m

387 m

136 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

14°C

9°C

15 %

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Trail Reviews

Julie

September 16, 2023, Woolacombe Morthoe Point bullhead Point

More like 7 miles .. watch on auto pause and cut out some mileage

Bull Point & Morte Point loop from Woolacombe — North Devon

View of Combesgate Beach

View of Damagehue Rock

Bull Point Lighthouse

Rockham Beach

View of Whiting Cove

Morte Point

Combesgate Beach

Barricane Beach

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