Taw & Torridge Appledore
market towns, villages and hamlets of the Atlantic coast region of north Devon. Discover local customs, festivals, musical events, famous agricultural shows and a wide variety of excellent places to eat and stay.
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Te following is a potted guide to some of the towns and villages in the Taw and Torridge region.
hese rivers traverse through the countryside surrounding the bustling
Appledore A maze of narrow streets leads to the quay where there are a range of shops, pubs and art galleries. Te quay is the place for boat excursions and fishing trips, all types of craft to hire, crabbing contests and, on occasion, Morris Dancing. For a great DAY OUT a ferry is available across the river to Instow, with a long beach, sand dunes and walking trails. Te Northam Burrows Country Park is always open (but vehicles are restricted), the Burrows Centre is open from May to September and the Tapeley Park and Gardens are well worth a visit.
Bideford
Te largest market town in the region, its narrow streets leading down to a tree-lined quay which, at high tide, is in regular use by fishing boats, pleasure craft and large cargo ships. Tere are events almost daily and the quay is a hive of activity with craft for hire, organised fishing trips, bus tours and river cruises. Te quay is also the ferry point for visiting Lundy Island, which lies 27 miles offshore.
At Victoria Park enjoy the beautiful floral displays and children’s area, or just sit by the quayside and
watch the world go by. A favourite with tourists is the Pannier Market with the Butchers’ Row. Te history of the town at Burton Art Gallery and Museum and in the Library, and the many amenities and popular night spots make Bideford a pleasure to visit. Te Tourist Information Centre, based at the Burton Art Gallery, has dates for local activities, attractions and events including the annual Bideford Folk Festival, Bideford Regatta, Bideford Water Festival and Bideford Carnival.
The HERITAGE COAST Westward Ho!
Westward Ho! Te golden bay provides two miles of soft sand and is popular for swimming, beach sports, surfing, dog walking and horse riding. It is also a favourite for bird watching with an eclectic variety
Horns Cross’s best kept secrets is Peppercombe. Tis is a sheltered cove with unique red cliffs and a sandy beach that is approached by foot through a valley rich in flora.
Bucks Mills Tis picturesque hamlet is divided by a stream. Past the church there is an entrance to Bucks Woods, and from there it is a pleasant stroll down to the beach.
THE VILLAGE INN
to see. In this small town and the surrounding area there is always something to do, for details check with the Visitor Centre. Tere are many amenities, activities and tourist attractions, including the
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recommended Village Inn, the renowned Big Sheep complex in the nearby village of Abbotsham, and festivals and events for all of the family.
Horns Cross Home to several historic inns believed to have been smugglers haunts. A number of trails including Green Lane are parallel to the coast path, but one of
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