6k Run Torridge: Scenic Coastal Path at Green Cliff

Route Overview & Local Insights

Experience the rugged beauty of the North Devon coastline on this 6.1km out-and-back route starting from the Seafield car park. With an undulating profile that keeps your legs engaged, this course offers a perfect blend of terrains, featuring roughly 45% paved surfaces alongside coastal paths. Runners will tackle approximately 58 meters of ascent, making it a moderately hilly challenge that rewards every climb with panoramic views of the Atlantic. The natural turnaround point at the 3km mark by the small bridge allows for a seamless transition as you head back toward Westward Ho!, feeling the sea breeze against the dramatic backdrop of the Torridge cliffs.

The Green Cliff area in Torridge is steeped in natural history and literary fame, sitting on the edge of the UNESCO North Devon Biosphere Reserve. As you run, you are traversing part of the South West Coast Path, famous for its unique geology and diverse maritime flora. This stretch of coastline overlooks the legendary Bideford Bay and was famously the setting for Charles Kingsley's "Westward Ho!", the only town in England named after a book. Local runners prize this route not just for the physical training, but for the chance to spot grey seals in the surf below and the sight of Lundy Island sitting on the horizon on a clear day.