Lantern Hill is located above the Quay at Ilfracombe harbour. At the top is St Nicholas's Chapel which is a seamen's chapel dating from the 14th century. It is known to have been used as a lighthouse at the time of Henry V111 and the present lantern tower was added around 1800. There is a large pay and display car park at the end of the Quay just below Lantern Hill. There are accessible parking bays available although all users have to pay for parking. This is a circular walk up to and around St Nicholas's Chapel giving lovely views of Ilfracombe harbour. The majority of the walk has gradients of approx 20% (1:5). The paths have good tarmacadam surfaces and are generally 2 metres wide, smooth and well maintained. There are few handrails along the path but there are numerous benches and seats available. As this is a circular walk, visitors can choose which direction to go, this guide turns left from the entrance and follows a clockwise direction. There are two levels along the walk with the footpath levelling off at the base of the Chapel where there is a viewing and information area. There are then narrow steps or an alternative steep footpath leading up to the Chapel. The chapel has a very narrow approach and steps into the main entrance.
| OVERALL RATING: GREEN | ||
| Path Surfaces: | ||
| Maximum Climbing Gradient: | 1 - GREEN | 0% |
| Maximum Descending Gradient: | 1 - GREEN | 0% |
| Total Elevation Gain: | 9 metres | |
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