Local Towns
Appledore
A historic fishing village with winding narrow streets and colourful houses, Appledore is full of maritime history and cute pastel houses. Nationally renowned for its annual Book Festival and Art Galleries.
Instow
Located on the estuary where the Taw and Torridge rivers meet. Instow is a peaceful and picturesque coastal village, with golden beaches, sand dunes and a sailing club.
Appledore Instow Ferry
Take the pedestrian ferry to explore Instow from Appledore. Do check the time table on Facebook, as it only operates during high tide times.
Bideford
This historic harbour town is packed with independent shops, local produce, and cafe’s along the picturesque quay and working dock.
Clovelly
Take a step back in time, this harbour port is one of the UK’s most instagramed places. It is completely vehicle-less and all deliveries and journeys are made either on foot across the cobbles or by donkey. There is normally a Land Rover service to help you get back to the top – do check its service at the visitor centre.
Exmoor
A unique landscape of moorland, woodland, valleys and farmland. Within its 267 square miles contains an amazing variety of landscapes with spectacular coastal views, deep wooded valleys, high sea cliffs and fast-flowing streams all combine to form a rich and distinct mosaic.
Lundy Island
Britain’s own Galapagos - A granite outcrop, three miles long and half a mile wide. In the hubbub of the modern world it is a place apart, peaceful and unspoiled. Lundy’s position with the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Bristol Channel to the east creates a unique combination of environmental conditions that have given rise of a considerable selection of habitats that in turn support a variety of rare and spectacular wildlife.
Lundy has a resident population of approximately 180 Atlantic grey seals. These seals can be seen just about anywhere on the island, either “hauled” out on the rocks enjoying the sun, or in the water. Whilst in the water they can dive for up to 20 minutes at a time in search of fish, and are common sights in and around the kelp forests.
Ilfracombe Sea Safari
The most exciting way to explore the stunning North Devon coastline and Lundy Island!
Running from March to October, experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the North Devon coast.
Common & Bottlenose Dolphins on the North Devon Coastline, swim with seals and picturesque views of Smugglers Caves to the East or Bull Point Lighthouse.
