THE FORCES MARCH - 5 marathons in 5 days in the footsteps of heroes
THE ROUTE....
 
 
The Forces March begins in the wonderful North Devon town of Ilfracombe.
 
The start location is Hillsborough, Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon (location of Ilfracombe Swimming Pool)
The Forces March begins at Hillsborough Park, Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe EX34 9QG
DAY 1 - Ilfracombe to Exford
 
Camp stop - Westermill Farm Campsite, Exford, ExmoorDay 1 finishes at Westermill Farm Campsite in Exford. a truly stunning location!
DAY 2 - Exford to Crowcombe
 
Camp stop - Farmland at Roebuck Gate Lane/A358 Nr CrowcombeDay 2 finishes at a site on Roebuck Green Lane, just outside the historic and charming village of Crowcombe
DAY 3 - Crowcombe to Somerton
 
Camp stop - Somerton Sports Club, Gassons Lane, SomertonDay 3 finishes at Somerton Sports Club on the outskirts of the beautiful town of Somerton in the heart of Somerset.
DAY 4 - Somerton to Maiden Bradley
 
Camp stop - The Somerset Arms, Maiden BradleyDay 4 ends with the warm welcome of the wonderful people of Maiden Bradley village!
DAY 5 - Maiden Bradley to Bulford
 
Finish line - Bulford Village, WiltshireDay 5 is planned to finish at the recreation ground in Bulford - a village with a long military history and home to the UK's biggest Army garrison.
Did someone mention hills?
 
Don't be surprised to find the odd slope here and there................
Ilfracombe viewsCrowcombe HeathfieldHistoric SomertonCROWCOMBE HILL! (part of it anyway....)
Larkhill - Home of the RSAExmoorBrutonCastle Cary
North Devon splendourWestermill Farm CampsiteThe QuantocksThe Somerset Arms, Maiden Bradley
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