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Devon Area Guide by postcode - Barnstaple EX31/EX32, Bideford EX39,
Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Woolacombe EX34, Braunton, Croyde EX33,
Great Torrington EX38, Holsworthy EX22, Lynton & Lynmouth EX35,
South Molton EX36 Minehead |
| Barnstaple
Hotels - Bideford
Hotels - Clovelly
Hotels - North
Devon Coast Hotels - Exmoor Hotels |
| NORTH
DEVON REGIONAL CAPITAL |
| BARNSTAPLE
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Barnstaple,
the regional "capital" of North Devon is an excellent
shopping centre with many national and local stores on its bustling
High Street. Adjoining the High Street are Joy Street, Gammon Walk
and Boutport Street. Visitors can also shop in "Green Lanes",
a modern shopping centre or step back in time at the ancient Pannier
Market and Butchers Row. There is a huge selection of places to eat
and drink, a multi-screen cinema, the Queens Theatre, North Devon
Leisure Centre, Tarka Tennis Centre and a skate park. Points of
Interest: Barnstaple Guildhall, Brannams Pottery, Queen Anne's
Walk, Barnstaple Heritage Centre, Barnstaple & North Devon Museum,
Barnstaple Library, Castle Mound, Rock Park. Cattle Market, Rolle
Quay, Tarka Trail. Good local and national bus services. Tarka Line
rail connections from Barnstaple Station to Exeter. Barnstaple
Tourist Information Centre, The Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32
8LN Tel:
01271 375000 |
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here to find a Barnstaple Hotel |
| INSTOW
PICTURE TOUR |
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Instow
is a delightful village situated opposite Appledore on the Torridge
Estuary midway between Bideford and Barnstaple just off the B3233.
Major attraction is the miles of golden sand and golden sunsets. Plenty
of places to stay in the village and because the beach is so close
it is a popular destination for families with children who also benefit
from the easy access to the Tarka Trail for leisurely walking and
cycling. Good selection of shops, galleries, Inns and eateries including
the much acclaimed Commodore Hotel. Activities: Sailing, Windsurfing,
Boat trips & coastal tours, Bird Watching. Points of Interest:
Royal North Devon Yacht Club, North Devon Cricket Club, Tapely Park
Gardens, Instow Signal Box, Instow Church, Westleigh Village, Tarka
Trail, RSPB Wildlife Reserve at Isley Marsh, Instow Quay. Within easy
reach of Barnstaple, Bideford and Westward Ho! |
| BIDEFORD
BAY AREA, TORRIDGE AND THE NORTH DEVON HERITAGE COAST |
| APPLEDORE
PICTURE TOUR |
Appledore
is a small traditional fishing village on the Torridge Estuary. Its
narrow streets and drangs host quaint locally owned cafes, shops,
art galleries and inns. This is a vibrant community with its own annual
festivals, fun days, gig races and regattas. There are plenty of places
to stay in the village which makes it a good base for families or
outdoor enthusiasts.
Activies: Sailing, boat trips and fishing trips, crabbing,
adventure days, outdoor pursuit holidays, Walking and cycling on the
Tarka Trail, birdwatching and nature walks at Northam Burrows Country
Park & Reserve. Westward Ho! is nearby where a 2 mile stretch
of beach is great for families, surfing, kite buggy racing, surf canoeing.
The Ancient North Devon Golf Club, Bideford, Torridge Swimming Pool
and Leisure Centre are within easy reach: Points of Interest:
Docton Gallery, Richmond Dock, North Devon Maritime Museum, Appledore
Lifeboat Station, Appledore Ship Yard. Public Transport: Local
bus to and from Bideford |
| BIDEFORD
PICTURE TOUR |
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Bideford
is a pretty market town and port. The River Torridge runs through
this centrepiece for the Torridge district. Excellent assortment of
local shops, traditional pubs and lively bars and eateries, All streets
lead upwards from the river and horizontal to the long quay. Viewed
from East the Water across Bideford Long Bridge the buildings seem
to be tumbling into the river. At the top of the town there is another
mini shopping centre the Market Place Shops, Bideford Pannier Market
and Butchers Row a bustling place to shop for local produce, antiques,
curios, crafts and more. Bideford is surrounded by some of the most
picturesque rural and coastal villages so is an ideal base for family
country holiday or walking & surfing enthusiasts. Places of
interest: Bideford Town Hall, Bideford Railway Station & Tarka
Trail, Schooner Kathleen & May, St. Marys Church, Burton Art Gallery
and Museum, Victoria Park, Bideford Library, Lundy Passenger Ferry
HMS Oldenburg. Nearby Places to Visit: Torridge Swimming Pool
and Leisure Centre, Appledore, Northam Burrows, Atlantic Village Shopping,
Big Sheep, Clovelly, Milkyway Adventure Park. Sandy Beaches nearby
at Instow or Westward Ho! Good local and national bus services. Bideford
Tourist Information Centre: Bideford TIC, Burton Art Gallery,
Kingsley Road, Bideford, EX39 2QQ Telephone: 01237 477676 |
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here to find a Bideford Hotel |
| WESTWARD
HO! PICTURE TOUR |
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Westward
Ho! Blue Flag beach, two miles of golden sands ideal for families
and watersports enthusiasts who enjoy all year round surfing, kayaking,
wind surfing, kite buggy racing. Beyond the famous pebble ridge lies
the Northam Burrows Country Park which is popular for nature lovers
and bird watchers and the links course of the Royal North Devon Golf
Club is also within the reserve. Easy access to the Southwest Coast
Path for walkers and ramblers. Other facilities include the Westwad
Ho! Tennis Club, horse riding stables, tennis courts and pitch'n put.
The surf is also home to wild sea bass, attracting anglers from all
over the country! Equipment for bathing, surfing and angling is available
from local outlets. At low tide the rock pools are an exciting amusement
for children. The beach is patrolled by two RNLI
lifeguard units from May-September, one at the slipway and another
down the beach at Sandymere. Excellent pubs, shops and local amenities.
Traditional B&B, guest houses, caravan and holiday camps and luxury
apartments. Local Bus services to Bideford. Tourist Information:
The Burrows Centre, Sandymere Road, Northam, Bideford, EX39 1XS.
Telephone: 01237 479708 |
| TARKA
COUNTRY |
| GREAT
TORRINGTON |
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Great
Torrington, the Cavalier Town. A delightful, thriving market town
perched high above the Torridge Valley surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
The town is at the heart of "Tarka Country" and is famous
for its historical association with the English Civil War, specifically
the Battle of Great Torrington in 1646. This event is commemorated
each year with a torch lit procession and free firework display. In
addition to the local businesses and craft workshops in Torrington
Pannier Market, the individual style shops span out in and around
the main square where Torrington May Fair has been held since 1554.
Real ales and home cooked food is served in the Black Horse Inn, reputed
to be the oldest pub in North Devon. Place to Visit: Dartington
Crystal, Torrington 1646, Secret Memorial Garden, Torrington Heritage
Museum, RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington Pannier Market, Plough Theatre,
Torrington Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre, Torrington Golf Club.
Points of Interest: Tarka Trail Cycleway, Torrington Commons and
nature trails, River Torridge.
Torrington Tourist Information Centre: Torrington TIC, Castle
Hill, South Street, Torrington Telephone: 01805 626140 |
| HOLSWORTHY
& RUBY COUNTRY |
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Holsworthy
Visitor Information Centre: Holsworthy Visitor Centre, The Memorial
Hall, Holsworthy, Telephone : 01409 254185 |
| BIDEFORD
BAY AREA AND THE HARTLAND PENINSULA |
| BUCKS
MILLS PICTURE TOUR on
the Atlantic Highway, between Bideford and Clovelly
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Bucks
Mills is a hide-away village on the Atlantic Heritage cost just
off the A39 Atlantic Highway between Bideford and Clovelly. Mainly
comprising holiday cottages, once associated with three famous families,
the Careys, The Pine-Coffins and The Braunds. This is an ideal base
for South West Coastal Path Walkers with dramatic stretches to Peppercombe
and Westward Ho! in one direction and Clovelly to Hartland Point in
the other. No facilities in the village itself but excellent local
produce and general stores sold at Bucks Cross Post Office Stores.
There is a large car park before you get to the village is located
down a long and winding road with large car park . Excellent beach
at low tide. Nearest holiday park is Bideford Bay, just passed the
post office stores, which has excellent facilities for families. Ideal
location for surfers and walkers . Points of Interest: Church
of St, Annes for Cream Teas in the Summer season and nature walks
through Bucks Woods and the South West Coast Path, Lime Kiln, ancient
Quay. |
| CLOVELLY
PICTURE TOUR |
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Clovelly,
the most famous of North Devon's coastal villages and is featured
in TV programmes on a regular basis. Two hotels, The New
Inn at the top of the village and the Red
Lion down at the quay. Excellent haven for tired coastal path
walkers, well known for its donkeys, association with Charles Kingsley,
for boat fishing and diving trips, and seal watching off Lundy Island.
Clovelly has a full itinerary of special events and festivals including
Woolsery Agricultural Show which is now held at Clovelly Court. Points
of Interest: Clovelly Court Gardens, Clovelly Village, remember
to pick up an iillustrated map from the Clovelly Visitors Centre which
highlights some of the places to see as you walk down through the
village from the Visitors' Centre to the Quay. Tourist Information:
Clovelly Visitors
Centre |
| HARTLAND
PENINSULA PICTURE TOUR |
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Hartland
is a small town with a hearty community spirit. Good local shops,
cafes and pubs, craft galleries, potteries and other local arts and
crafts. Beyond the town is the tiny hamlet of Stoke, Hartland Abbey
and Hartland Quay. Ideal location for ramblers, South West Coastal
Path walkers and coast and countryside lovers. Points of Interest:
Hartland Quay Hotel, Hartland Point, Gardens at Hartland Abbey, Rock
Formations at Hartland Quay, waterfall at Spekes Mill, St. Nectans
Church, Blackpool Mill, Docton Mill, Nearby beaches include Duckpool,
Mouth Mill, Sandymouth, Speke's Mill Mouth. At low tide, the sheltered
beach and rock pools at Hartland Quay are popular with families. The
Wrecker's Retreat at the Hartland Quay Hotel is a popular watering
hole for weary walkers and serves an excellent Sunday Lunch! |
| WELCOMBE
MOUTH |
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Welcombe
Mouth is located on the outer limits of the North Devon Area of
Natural Beauty. A quiet spot popular with surfers and photographers.
The secluded beach has good sand at low tide and is surrounded by
high cliffs. Superb panorama from high on the Southwest Coast Path.
Welcombe Mouth is accessed by car from the A39, the road winds down
to the scattered village of Welcombe which is home to the Yarner Trust,
Welcombe Pottery and the Old Smithy Inn. The last part of the road
is not surfaced so great care must be taken. Points of Interest:
Spectacular rugged rock formations, big stepping stones across the
mouth of the fast running stream linking one side of the South West
Coast Path to the other. The water cascades down over the rocks. Waterfall
visible from the beach and from the coast path. |
| NORTH
DEVON GOLD COAST |
| BRAUNTON
BIOSPHERE |
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Why
not use your own ipod or MP3 to download a walking tour and Explore
Braunton the history and wildlife of the area this summer? Stunning
Scenery, stunning wildlife, stunning website - Braunton has it all.
This exciting project linking community and tourism in the North Devon
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Biosphere Reserve has recently
been handed to the local community for management. The latest addition
to the site includes these exciting new ipod and mp3 tours which give
you all you need to get out and about to Explore history, wildlife
and geology of the area. Alternatively if the weather is not so good
browse the site from the comfort of your own home. You can also hire
GPS linked node Explorers from the Countryside Centre in Braunton
main car park during the school holidays and take a satellite directed
tour. Click
here to choose a tour. Tourist Information: Braunton TIC,
The Bakehouse Centre, Caen Street, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1AA
Tel: 01271 816 400 |
| CROYDE
PICTURE TOUR |
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Croyde
is a quintessential Devon village full of pretty whitewashed thatched
cottages. It may have an olde-worlde charm but, like Woolacombe,
it is definitely a modern, vibrant holiday venue with a good mix of
traditional art & craft galleries, gift shops, tearooms, cafes
and ice-cream parlours, lively pubs, bars, restaurants and surf oriented
shops. Croyde is a fantastic resort with safe bathing for children
and is patrolled by
RNLI lifeguards during the summer season. In June Croyde Beach
is the venue for the Gold Coast Oceanfest a three day sport and music
festival. |
| WOOLACOMBE
PICTURE TOUR |
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Woolacombe
is famous for its safe family beach, surfing, surf-life saving events,
the Goldcoast Ocean Festival and its annual National Sandcastle Building
Competition. There is also a local horse riding stables, two surf
schools and Devon's only paragliding school. Woolacombe & Mortehoe
Golf Club is close by. The award winning Blue Flag beach is three
miles long and stretches out between two National Trust promontories,
Baggy Point and Morte Point. Safe family bathing and the beach is
patrolled by RNLI
lifeguards during the summer seaso. There is ample parking on
the Esplanade, at Sandy Burrows or on Marine Drive which snakes along
above the beach and Woolacombe Warren below the South West Coast Path
and the Tarka Trail high above. Woolacombe Tourist Information
Centre: The Esplanade, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7DL Tel: 01271
870 553 |
| COMBE
MARTIN |
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Combe
Martin Tourist Information Centre, Cross Street, Combe Martin, Devon,
EX34 ODH Tel: 01271 883 319 |
| ILFRACOMBE |
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lfracombe
Tourist Information Centre, The Landmark Theatre, The Seafront, Ilfracombe,
Devon, EX34 9BX Tel: 01271 863 001 |
| GATEWAY
TO EXMOOR |
| SOUTH
MOLTON |
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South
Molton Tourist Information Centre, 1 East Street, South Molton, Devon,
EX36 3BU Tel: 01769 574 122 |
| EXMOOR
& BEYOND |
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Exmoor
National Park Authority, Exmoor House, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9HL
Tel: 01398 323665 |
| LYNTON
& LYNMOUTH |
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Lynton
Tourist Information Centre, Lynton Town Hall, Lee Road, Lynton,
Devon, EX35 6HT Tel: 01598 752 225
The
Northcliff Hotel
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| TIVERTON
& JUNCTION 27 on M5 |
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Tiverton
Tourist Information Centre Tiverton Tourist Information Centre Phoenix
Lane Tiverton EX16 6LU Tel: 01884 255827 |
| EXETER
- Ideal
for M5 Motorway and Exeter Airport |
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