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Delightfully diverse
Blessed with beautiful landscapes, from the lively coastal resorts, spectacular sandy beaches, the rolling hills of Tarka Country and the wild dramatic moorlands of Exmoor, discover the diversity of North Devon. With many tourist attractions, events and festivals there’s something for everyone!
Lynmouth, with its attractive harbour, and Lynton with its superb views, make ideal centres from which to explore Exmoor. Fondly know as ‘Little Switzerland’ the twin villages are joined by the famous cliff railway.
Along the coast nestled snugly amongst rugged cliffs, Ilfracombe remains largely unspoilt. Many shops, pubs and restaurants surround its bustling harbour and quay. Visit the intriguing Tunnels beaches.
Woolacombe, a popular coastal resort, with four miles of golden sandy beach, and Croyde, a magical place with the village steeped in old-world charm has so many fantastic beaches that you’ll be spoilt for choice!
The attractive market town and commercial centre of Barnstaple offers a unique mix of traditional and fashionable shopping and is renowned for its Pannier markets of local crafts and antiques. Nearby Bideford is a lively market town with a newly developed quay and an undercover retail-shopping outlet.
Appledore, a thriving port is a maze of quaint narrow streets and fisherman’s cottages with an abundance of art galleries and crafts shops to browse. A few miles along, Westward Ho! is a traditional seaside resort with sandy beaches, a long promenade and amusements. A family favourite.
In the heart of Tarka Country the ancient settlement of Great Torrington, known as ‘Cavalier Town’ from the civil war, is sited overlooking the River Torridge, whose banks form part of the Tarka Trail, un-spoilt countryside to walk or cycle through.
The picturesque fishing village of Clovelly is a delight to explore with cobbled streets that lead down to an ancient beautiful harbour and cottages that cling to the hillside.
Hartland is perhaps the wildest of all the Heritage Coastline. Sheer rugged cliffs hold many wreckers tales. Magnificent views across to Lundy Island. Explore the 12th Century Abbey and glorious gardens or visit the Quay Museum.
Including:
Westward Ho!, Holsworthy, Hartland, Croyde, Ilfracombe, Lynton & Lynmouth, South Molton, Great Torrington, Appledore, Bradworthy, Winkleigh, Woolacombe, Clovelly, Barnstaple, Milton Damerel, Bideford
Towns of North Devon
Westward Ho!
Named after the famous Charles Kingsley novel “Westward Ho!” and the only place in the British Isles with an exclamation mark. Westward Ho! is famous for it’s miles of long sandy beach and backed by a pebble ridge, this huge expanse of beach is used for a host of activities including kite surfing, sand boarding, surfing, cricket, volleyball & much more.
Croyde
Croyde is not only the renowned surf capital of the West Country but is also a beautiful quaint village of unique charm and character with its thatched cottages, rolling hills and the pretty stream that winds its way through to the idyllic sandy beach. The area surrounding Croyde is the perfect place for the outdoor adventurer with Baggy Point close by offering spectacular walks around the cliffs as well as specialised rock climbing.
Appledore
Appledore has a picturesque quayside as well as many quaint, narrow streets as well as cobbled courtyards. This village is a peaceful haven full of character and charm, contrasting greatly to its smuggling history! Appledore is also renowned for its delicious Hockings Ice Cream which is made in Appledore and can only be bought in North Devon.
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