South West Coast path walk to Cornbrough cliffs is a stunning and fairly easy walk on the North Devon coast.

The Westward Ho! coast path to Cornbrough Cliffs offers a stunning seaside trek with breathtaking views of the rugged North Devon coastline. This scenic route, perfect for walkers of all levels, takes you through rolling hills and lush greenery, past dramatic cliffs, and serene beaches. Ideal for nature lovers, the path provides ample opportunities for wildlife spotting and photography, making it a must-do for anyone visiting the area.

Seafield House, perched on the cliff edge in Westward Ho!, is a historic Victorian cliff top property with stunning views over the Atlantic. Known locally as the
The south west coast path starting in Westward Ho! is a spectacular journey along North Devon's rugged coastline. The walk begins here

It can be as sedate or energetic as you want to make it, once on the South West Coastpath, you can turn around and come back to the village anytime you want to. The beginning part of the track is wheel chair friendly, it gets more challenging as it nears Cornbrough. 

Entry to the path is past The Pier House heading out of the village, around Seafield House (Spooky House) pictured, where you will find the entrance to the South West Coast Path in front of you. 

The walk to Cornbrough cliffs is full of wildlife and spectacular views, on a nice day you can see Lundy in the distance
SW Cliff path from Westward Ho! has some amazing views over the Atlantic Ocean and back to Westward Ho! What ever the weather the coast path is stunning
Westward Ho! drone shot looking down the South West coast path back into the village at sunset.

This is a brilliant photo by Alex from Golden Bay Holiday village, it shows the South West Cost Path really well. You can see how the path follows the cliff edge all the way from the village. It's a spectacular walk due to the position of the path bordering countryside and coast, you will see an abundance of wildlife as you go.

Gate that is half way to Cornbrough cliffs on the south west coast path from westward ho! The rolling fields met the sea here.
SW Coast path in North Devon heading towards cornbrough and peppercombe leaving from Westward Ho!
South West Coast Path in North Devon that goes through Westward Ho! on the way to cornbrough cliffs, peppercombe, bucks mills and clovelly
Once you pass Seafield House, the path slightly inclines, the path quality is really good as it's the old railway line. It then bends to the left to follow the cliff, this whole area is beautiful. 
Connect to nature when you do this walk along the SW coast path from Westward Ho! It's beautiful
SW Coast path almost at Cornbrough cliffs where the countryside meets the ocean, looking out you can see Lundy, Hartland Point and Baggy Point
Steep cliffs onto the beach at Cornbrough cliffs, North Devon. Follow the path for an easier access, pebble beach with the most amazing rock pools to explore

If you follow the path for about a mile you come to Cornbrough Cliffs. You can gain access to the beach here easily. It's a pebble and rocky beach where the rock pooling is brilliant. If you walk along the beach please be aware of the tide times. At high water, the sea fills most of the bays and would cut you off. This whole area is safe 3 hours after High Water, through the Low Water to 3 hours to High Water. The main beach safe at any time but watch it if the swell is big.

SW Coast path sign just before you drop down to Cornbrough cliffs and the pebble beach looking out to Lundy and Hartland Point
Cornbrough cliffs beach is open and beautiful, it looks over to Clovelly and you can see Lundy. Lots of wildlife can be seen while walking this section of the coast path
SW Cliff path at Cornbrough North Devon, UK. The beach here is pebbles and rock that create amazing rock pools.

Westward Ho!'s section of the South West Coast Path is a mere snippet of the route that was originally used to look out for smugglers, it is in total over 630 miles long!

Want to learn more about it?

https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/

Just go down the hill and you will find amazing rock pools at Cornbrough cliffs, looking over to Abbotsham green cliffs, peppercombe and Clovelly
Cornbrough beach bridge upon the South west coast path, UK. The entrance to the beach is here or continue along the south west coast path
Cornbrough beach, North Devon, UK as accessed from the south west coast path. You can see Baggy Point in the distance when looking back to Westward Ho!
This is a great little video from Chris Wileman that shows the South West Coastal path starting from Seafield House. It shows how dramatic the area is.
No trip to Westward Ho! is complete without a walk on this path.
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