Walking

Walking guests tend to fall into two categories; those who walk the South West Coast Path (SWCP) and those who walk circular routes locally. Walkers come to the area from as far afield as America and Australia.

The South West Coast Path literally passes our door. As you descend from the Great Hangman, (tallest cliff in mainland Britain) there are magnificent views across to Wales and as far round as Lundy Island, as well as deep into beautiful Watermouth Bay, before descending a grassy slope overlooking Combe Martin. As you turn left to skirt the beach and enter the seaside car park, Blair Lodge can be seen on the left (name on the roof!) just 100 yards back from the shore on the Hangman Path.

Often SWCP walkers stop a night and go on their way. Some do several sections whilst based with us. We can drop walkers off at various starting points and give a lift back if required. We cover as far back as Minehead and as far forward as Westward Ho!. In addition we pick up and drop off luggage. Some choose to take the opportunity to visit Lundy Island as an added interest to their journey, and we can arrange to drop them off at the Quay and pick them up in the evening.

Many coast path walkers fall in love with the area and come back. There are so many walks of breathtaking beauty; the frozen lichen at Tarr Steps in winter can bring to mind Narnia; the sunken miners’ trails over Knapp Down lead to stunning views over our valley with its Norman church sitting in the village; from the end of January through February, the snowdrop valleys nearby; the short walks through Old Combe Martin to discover packhorse bridges, lime kilns and narrow lanes; the wide miles of sand and dunes a few miles away, reckoned by some to be among the five best beaches in the world. We have information on 25 nearby walks other than the coast path. They only scratch the surface though and we keep adding to them.

There's so much to see, too much to tell here, so why not come and see for yourself?!