Hadley’s North Devon Guidebook
Walking / Cycling
The famous Tarka trail is about a 10 minute walk from our house – this is ideal for cycling as well as walking.
There are places to hire bikes at Chivenor Business Park or near Barnstaple train station.
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Tarka Trail
The famous Tarka trail is about a 10 minute walk from our house – this is ideal for cycling as well as walking.
There are places to hire bikes at Chivenor Business Park or near Barnstaple train station.
Take a walk along the stunning coastline from Baggy Point up as far as Morte Point and beyond. There are many different walks and routes to explore - the views are unparalleled.
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National Trust - Baggy Point
Moor LaneTake a walk along the stunning coastline from Baggy Point up as far as Morte Point and beyond. There are many different walks and routes to explore - the views are unparalleled.
Beach
Huge beautiful beach and sand dunes.
Great for surfing - lessons and equipment are available.
Has excellent amenities including carpark, cafe, shop and toilets.
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Saunton Sands
Huge beautiful beach and sand dunes.
Great for surfing - lessons and equipment are available.
Has excellent amenities including carpark, cafe, shop and toilets.
Stunning beach set in a natural bay with incredible views.
Lots of amenities onsite including carpark, cafe and surf lessons / equipment hire.
Take a short walk into Croyde village and you will find the best ice cream we have ever tasted as well as cafes and restaurants.
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Croyde Bay
Stunning beach set in a natural bay with incredible views.
Lots of amenities onsite including carpark, cafe and surf lessons / equipment hire.
Take a short walk into Croyde village and you will find the best ice cream we have ever tasted as well as cafes and restaurants.
Putsborough sands forms one end of the mile long beach that separates it from Woolacombe. Lots of space for walking, sunbathing etc.
Amenities include carpark, cafe and toilets.
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Putsborough Beach
Vention LanePutsborough sands forms one end of the mile long beach that separates it from Woolacombe. Lots of space for walking, sunbathing etc.
Amenities include carpark, cafe and toilets.
Visit the secret beach at Watermouth Castle (Broadsands beach). Expect some exercise as the beach is accessed via 220 cliff steps!
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Broadsands Beach
Visit the secret beach at Watermouth Castle (Broadsands beach). Expect some exercise as the beach is accessed via 220 cliff steps!
Seaside Town
Woolacombe is a little town perched on the side of a hill right next to the beach. Perfect for an easy day out with everything you need close by.
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Woolacombe
Woolacombe is a little town perched on the side of a hill right next to the beach. Perfect for an easy day out with everything you need close by.
Entertainment
Visiting the green at Westward Ho! is a fun evening out with a fantastic choice of restaurants and 'pop up' vans offering take away food.
There is often live music on the green as well as arcades and ice cream parlours. Something for all the family.
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Westward Ho!
Visiting the green at Westward Ho! is a fun evening out with a fantastic choice of restaurants and 'pop up' vans offering take away food.
There is often live music on the green as well as arcades and ice cream parlours. Something for all the family.
Food scene
Enjoy a wonderful authentic Sri Lankan curry while watching the sunset at Barricane beach. (Served every day between 5-7pm during summer months)
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Barricane Beach
Enjoy a wonderful authentic Sri Lankan curry while watching the sunset at Barricane beach. (Served every day between 5-7pm during summer months)
This is one of our favourite places to eat, ask to sit upstairs on the ‘top deck’ if possible, it has an incredible view of the estuary. The food is excellent!
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The Boathouse, Instow
Marine ParadeThis is one of our favourite places to eat, ask to sit upstairs on the ‘top deck’ if possible, it has an incredible view of the estuary. The food is excellent!
High quality food + jaw dropping views = Happiness!
Gets very booked up so make sure to reserve your table well in advance.
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The Royal George
Irsha StreetHigh quality food + jaw dropping views = Happiness!
Gets very booked up so make sure to reserve your table well in advance.
Sightseeing
It is well worth taking the trip to watch the sun go down at the Valley of the Rocks in Lynton & Lynmouth - an incredible sight.
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Rocks Valley
South West Coast PathIt is well worth taking the trip to watch the sun go down at the Valley of the Rocks in Lynton & Lynmouth - an incredible sight.
City/town information
The ancient market town of Barnstaple has a long history which can be seen reflected in the unique architecture and pretty cobbled streets.
If you enjoy an afternoon pootling around antique shops and independent delicatessens selling locally sourced produce, then you will love Barnstaple!
Below are just a few of the shops that we highly recommend:
South West Cheese Shop (Barnstable)
Orchards Farm Shop (Barnstable)
Fields Farm Shop and Butchery (Barnstable)
The Good Stores (Barnstable)
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Barnstaple
The ancient market town of Barnstaple has a long history which can be seen reflected in the unique architecture and pretty cobbled streets.
If you enjoy an afternoon pootling around antique shops and independent delicatessens selling locally sourced produce, then you will love Barnstaple!
Below are just a few of the shops that we highly recommend:
South West Cheese Shop (Barnstable)
Orchards Farm Shop (Barnstable)
Fields Farm Shop and Butchery (Barnstable)
The Good Stores (Barnstable)