A Discovering Britain walk exploring the coastline around Westward Ho!
moderate
Distance 5.8 km
1:36 h
73 m
67 m
71 m
0 m
Beach, cliffs, spit, salt marsh, rocky foreshore, sand dunes – around the Victorian resort of Westward Ho! are some spectacular examples of all these seaside features.
This walk explores how these landforms were created, how the town's founders took advantage of the sea and how residents today face a constant battle against the changing coastline.
Also see why this area is protected for its scientific importance, ecology and scenic beauty.
View and print off the route for free at Discovering Britain.
Author
Royal Geographical Society
Update: June 10, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
71 m
Lowest point
0 m
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Coordinates:
OS Grid
SS 43481 29773
DD
51.045929, -4.234213
DMS
51°02'45.3"N 4°14'03.2"W
UTM
30U 413482 5655657
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Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
OS Grid
SS 43481 29773
DD
51.045929, -4.234213
DMS
51°02'45.3"N 4°14'03.2"W
UTM
30U 413482 5655657
w3w
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
5.8 km
Duration
1:36 h
Ascent
73 m
Descent
67 m
Highest point
71 m
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