BIDEFORD
BAY AND BEYOND
Abbotsham
Alwington
Appledore
Bideford
Buckland Brewer
Bucks Mills
Clovelly
Hartland
Horns Cross
Instow
Parkham
Peppercombe
Westward Ho!
Woolsery
IN
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Bideford
Railway Centre
Docton
Mill
Hartland Point
Hartland Quay
Northam
Burrows
Tarka
Trail
Victoria
Park
Appledore Arts Festival Braund Society
Exmoor National Park
Finer Gardens
Hartland Quay Rocks
History Bytes
North Devon AONB
Primecare North Devon
South West Coast Path
Woolsery Street Fayre
Bideford Music Day
Woolsery Show
RSPB for birds
The Atlantic Highway (A39) meanders through the countryside running parallel to this rugged section of the North Devon Heritage Coast which is steeped in history with tales of ancient mariners and smugglers. A warm welcome awaits you at the many cafes, inns and hotels along the way and it is definately fun for ALL family at local attractions such as the Big Sheep at Abbotsham, the Milky Way Adventure Park, near Clovelly, Killarney Springs at Morwenstow and Brocklands Adventure Park at Kilkhampton.
Nature lovers and walkers can enjoy the view over Bideford Bay from this spectacular stretch of the South West Coast Path, which rises above secluded coves such as Peppercombe and the more well known coastal villages of Appledore, Westward Ho, Bucks Mills, and Clovelly. The small town of Hartland, nestling on the tip of the Hartland Peninsula is famous for its impressive rock formations at Hartland Quay and the awesome waterfall at Spekes Mill. The path continues onwards to the North Devon/Cornwall border at Welcombe, Morwenstow and onto Bude.
Venture inland to discover rural North Devon with its many picturesque villages and hamlets including Abbotsham, Alwington, Ford & Fairy Cross, Horns Cross, Buckland Brewer, Parkham, Woolsery (Woolfardisworthy). The Gnome Reserve, Wild Flower and Pixie Kiln can be found at East Putford near Bradworthy. In the heart of "Ruby Country" lie the market towns of Holsworthy and Hatherleigh. The holiday resorts of Ilfracombe, Combe Martin, and popular surfing hotspots Woolacombe and Croyde are all within easy reach. North Devon's commercial centre, Barnstaple, is thirty minutes away, South Molton and Exmoor National Park approximately one hour. The Island of Lundy, which can be visited by boat or helicopter, is just off the coast where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Bristol Channel.
If you take the A386 from Bideford the road snakes beside the River Torridge. You are now in Tarka Country with the river running onwards through Weare Gifford, Landcross and down to Great Torrington. The "Cavalier" town has three major attractions. Here you can enjoy a Civil War Experience at the "Torrington 1646" Visitor Centre, see the traditional art of glass blowing at Dartington Crystal or take a leisurely stroll around the RHS Garden at Rosemoor in the beautiful setting of the Torridge Valley. The "Tarka Trail" is now a 180 mile long footpath enjoyed by walkers and cyclists re-tracing the steps that Tarka took in the novel written by Henry Williamson.
There is something for everyone in the area including horse riding, walking, mountain boarding, cycling, canoeing, adventure activities, surfing, shooting, sailing, boat trips, coarse fishing, deep sea fishing and for those who enjoy more leisurely pursuits there are plenty of art galleries, museums and local craft centres with work by local artists and craftsmen on display. Children just love the golden sands at Instow and the Blue Flag beach at Westward Ho!
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