Bideford Bay & North Atlantic Heritage Coast
Westward Ho! is a picturesque village with a quirky name, and our first port of call in the delightful Bideford Bay. There are two miles of long and wide sandy beach, known as Golden Bay where families can enjoy themselves on the soft sand, or simply relax in a very safe environment. Many couples choose to stroll along the beach on a romantic walk, with the wind surfers, kite surfers, wave surfers, dog walkers, horse riders, wind buggy riders and kite flyers there is always so much going on. It is also a favourite for bird watchers as there are hosts of birds that frequent the area. The stunning Pebble Ridge with its rounded grey cobbles acts as a protective barrier for the resort. Westward Ho! hosts numerous events throughout the year.
Following the coast road, or the A39 Atlantic Highway, to Clovelly include Abbotsham with a general store and The Thatched inn. The nearby Big Sheep attraction has been voted Large Attraction of the Year. The whole family is guaranteed a truly great day out in all weather indoor & outdoor things to do with shows rides animals and family entertainment.
Horns Cross has several historic inns including the Hoops Inn believed to have been the haunt of smugglers. For walking there are a number of trails including Green Lane which runs parallel to the coast path along Northway, but one of Horns Cross’s best kept secrets is Peppercombe. This sheltered cove with its unique red cliffs is a leisurely walk down to the shoreline through the valley, rich in ferns, foxgloves, primroses, bluebells & wild garlic. There is a sandy beach at low tide but no car park.
Bucks Mills is another picturesque haven on the North Devon Heritage Coast. It is easy to find on the A39 Atlantic Highway. From the Bude direction it’s the first turning on the left just past the Bideford Bay Holiday Park, or turn right at the Buck Cross Post Office if you are coming from Bideford. Unlike Peppercombe it is possible to drive most of the way along a winding road down through the valley. The village is divided by the stream and as you travel down past a church there is an entrance to Bucks Woods, from here it is a pleasant stroll down to the beach.
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