Combe Martin - Local Attractions

Local Attractions

Just to the east of Combe Martin Bay are the Hangman hills, the Hangman cliffs are made up of Little Hangman and the Great Hangman. The Great Hangman is a hog-backed hill of 1043 ft with a cliff-face of 820 ft, making it the highest cliff in southern Britain, and can be reached by following the South West Coast Path which runs through the village. Combe Martin lies within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Farmers' Market This is held at the village hall and may well have inspired the Armstrong and Miller observations.

Nearby is Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park. It is similar to a normal wildlife park, containing animals such as wallabies, free-roaming macaws, wolves and lions. However, there are also models and animatronic dinosaurs. The models are in their own area, Domain of the Dinosaurs, whilst the animatronics (T. rex, Dilophosaurus, Megalosaurus and Velociraptor) have an enclosure in the main area of the park. There is also a Dinosaur Museum with a fossilised skeleton and egg nest of some dinosaurs. Other attractions include a train ride with a massive flood of water, shows with sealions and wolves, a light show and a mock Egyptian tomb with hieroglyphics and mummies.

Local Myths and Legends This friendly village also boasts a cheerful and highly original ghost. This benevolent spirit, a fiddler, is said to wander the streets playing strangely ethereal versions of rustic music with an enthusiasm that excels his skill. Nevertheless, he delights those who hear him until he promptly vanishes - the lively country tunes lingering a little longer.