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North Devon is one of the most beautiful places in the world, but it isn’t just style over substance, there is plenty to uncover during your visit. Here are just some bits of North Devon’s heritage you might not know about. England’s biggest sand dunes are in North Devon It’s true, you can find them…
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The Exmoor National Park Authority has released a collection of walks featuring routes without steps or stiles. The new collection is aimed to make the moor more accessible to all visitor, no matter what their age and ability. The fifteen routes cover 12 locations across Exmoor and are suitable for…
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As the summer holidays are in full stream and we are welcoming more of you to the region than ever, we thought we’d share some of our favourite photos we’ve seen on Instagram the past couple of months. We love seeing your pictures and sharing them, so make sure to keep tagging us! Want a daily…
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If you’re coming to North Devon this summer and are looking for some places to add to your itineraries, here are 10 places we think everyone should experience in North Devon. Instow Around 25 minutes by car from the popular surf spots of Saunton and Croyde, Instow is a delightful village that sits…
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Visitors to Northam Burrows can expect to find a more accessible route around the site this summer thanks to Torridge Council. Three new accessible gates have been installed providing a new accessible access point from the Burrows to the coastal path leading to Cornborough Cliffs where you can enjoy…
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Woolacombe has long been one of the best loved family friendly resorts in Devon. The beach regularly wins best beach awards – it’s a great spot for watersports, sun bathing, building sandcastles, swimming and just about everything else you can expect from a beach holiday. If you’re planning a…
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Summer is made for sun, sea, sand and of course ice cream and if there is one thing we do well in Devon its ice cream. We certainly have our fair share of sea and sand too, especially here in North Devon where you’ll find some of Britain’s best beaches. If you’re visiting North Devon this summer…
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On Tuesday, 4 th July, Ilfracombe took steps towards a greener future, thanks to an award given by the GreenSeas Trust, it is now the first location in the South West to receive one of the GreenSeas Trust eye catching bins. The Trust was established in 2003 and their work aims to educate, promote and…
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If you’re spending the summer in North Devon, you’ll be sure of sun, sea, sand and surfing as part of your routine, but that isn’t everything that the region has to offer. Why not fill up your days with a host of activities and adventures during your stay? Here are some of our top suggestions for…
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We know camping isn’t for everyone – we can’t all sleep under canvas or deal with having to run to and from a toilet block in the middle of the night, but it is one of the best ways to spend time with the family, especially during the summer. North Devon is a lovely place for a camping holiday. Not…
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