Last Modified on November 06, 2026
About Combe Martin
A Remarkable Place
Nestled in a narrow 2-mile valley carved by the River Umber leading out to a sheltered bay, our village is celebrated for its dramatic coastal geography and deep-rooted heritage.
Visit the museum to explore centuries of local history—from ancient silver mining and maritime traditions to historic village life. We are near to seaside retailers and local transport links.
Stop by our Information Point for local travel advice, dining, shopping, and a range of maps & guides to explore the area.
Visit Combe Martin is a comprehensive online travel website, designed to help visitors plan a visit or a holiday in this historic North Devon seaside village, nestled in a scenic valley between Exmoor National Park and the coastline.
The online guide covers accommodation, transport, live weather, tides, and accessibility. It also highlights activities; swimming, rock pooling, kayaking, and the South West Coast Path. Find local attractions, local history, and dining.
Tourist Information Point
Eberleigh House
Cross Street - Combe Martin - Ilfracombe
North Devon EX34 0DH
Unearthing Combe Martin's Heritage
Visit Combe Martin Museum & Tourist Information Point.
Three floors of exhibition galleries accessible by passenger lift.
Discover the stories behind our museum artefacts, and the people who shaped our village.
Delve into the intriguing history of Combe Martin's silver mines and its industrial heritage.
South West Coast Path and High Cliff Walking
The South West Coast Path National Trail runs directly through Combe Martin, offering hikers some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in the United Kingdom.
Great Hangman and Little Hangman
Towering east of the village are Little Hangman (218m / 716ft) and Great Hangman (318m / 1,044ft)—the highest sea cliff in England.
A popular circular walk leads from Combe Martin beach past Wild Pear Beach to the summit cairn, rewarding walkers with breathtaking panoramic views across Exmoor and the Bristol Channel.
Westward towards Ilfracombe
Heading west along the path leads walkers past the scenic waters of Watermouth Castle and Watermouth Cove, carrying on towards the Victorian seaside resort of Ilfracombe.
Be sure to pop into Combe Martin Museum and Information Point to collect your official South West Coast Path passport stamp!
Our Museum Gift Shop is free to browse. Take home a souvenir of Combe Martin.
Call us on (0)1271-889031 during opening hours.
Browse local craft items, cards, photos, maps and a range of books.
Christmas gifts and bargains are on sale at our museum gift shop.
