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Exmoor Coast 55

Name: Exmoor Coast 55
Start: 2025-10-04
End: 2025-10-04
Location: Combe Martin

Combe Martin, United Kingdom • 4 Oct 2025

The Exmoor Coast 55 is a 55 km ultra marathon held along the South West Coast Path, starting at Combe Martin and finishing in Minehead. This scenic route traverses the entire length of Exmoor National Park, featuring England's longest stretch of coastal woodland, the highest coastal point at Culbone Hill (433m), and the highest sea cliff, Great Hangman (244m). The race is self-navigated with GPS tracking provided, offering a challenging yet stunning coastal running experience. It is part of the North Coast 110 event series and awards 3 ITRA points. Transport is available from Minehead to the start, enhancing accessibility for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Combe Martin

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55 km

Exmoor Coast 55 Km Ultra

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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1 mi

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