North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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The North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is one of England's most special places with breath-taking coastal scenery, beautiful beaches and coves, stunning coastal cliffs and woodlands. Steeped in heritage with an abundance of wildlife, the North Devon Coast AONB stretches from the edge of Exmoor to the Cornish Border. There is no shortage of things to see, do or explore. We hope you love North Devon as much as we do and enjoy your time here - all feedback and recommendations hugely welcome.
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Ashby de la Zouch, UK4,077 contributions
Apr 2021
We were so lucky to visit during a sunny week in April whilst it was still quite quiet. This coast is magnificent with changing views and colours that varied with different weather and different skies. This is England at it`s best.
Written June 19, 2021
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LAD63
Shepton Mallet, UK2,736 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
We visit Croyde as often as we can to bodyboard but on our last visit sea was like a millpond so donned our walking boots rather than wetsuits. We were again blessed with gorgeous weather and set off from Croyde to Putsborough via Baggy Point. Really surprised by the amount of visitors mid October compared to last year - staycations.
Plenty of room to self distance on the path and benches scattered along the walk to rest up and enjoy the stunning views
Plenty of room to self distance on the path and benches scattered along the walk to rest up and enjoy the stunning views
Written October 19, 2020
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Peter H
Hampton5 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Don't go!! If you can get there. Traffic jams are awful!! 6 hours to travel less than 200 miles. When you get there you get stuck everywhere. Roads are not suitable for modern day lorries that people call cars. If you like reversing then fine. Local vans refused to reverse when it was a convoy of 15 cars to 2 vans. After that experience we headed to pub. Sorry not serving as only 2 staff!! Unbelievable.
Try booking a meal out. Best do that a fort night before you go. Sorry no. Sorry no.
Worst UK holiday ever. I wouldn't go back if you paid me
Shame. Beaches are beautiful. And a very helpful garage
Try booking a meal out. Best do that a fort night before you go. Sorry no. Sorry no.
Worst UK holiday ever. I wouldn't go back if you paid me
Shame. Beaches are beautiful. And a very helpful garage
Written September 18, 2021
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vasterne
Frome, UK18 contributions
Oct 2019
Always enjoy visiting this part of the UK. Great contrast between rugged coast with fantastic beaches and the wilderness that is Exmoor. If you take time there are many wonderfully pubs and Barnstaple and Bideford are fascinating towns.
Written September 24, 2020
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preglad
New York3,506 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
North Devon's AONB coastal area is varied and engrossing. We relished stops like Croyde with dramatic views of cliffs and coastline, Whitcombe Bay, Putsborough to Woolacombe's award winner beach, little charming Mortahoe, Victorian Ilfracombe. The variety in scope and range is amazing.
We also drove via Watermouth along the coast through Berrynabor and took in Combe Martin's stunning high vista sea views at the designated parking site. Topping off the day was a glorious stop at Broomhill Sculpture Gardens. Here, in addition to a variety of compelling works in a lovely natural setting, one can also wonderful cuisine either in or out at the site's distinctive historic hotel, within a reasonable range of prices.
One cannot go wrong with these (and other excellent options) in the area.
We also drove via Watermouth along the coast through Berrynabor and took in Combe Martin's stunning high vista sea views at the designated parking site. Topping off the day was a glorious stop at Broomhill Sculpture Gardens. Here, in addition to a variety of compelling works in a lovely natural setting, one can also wonderful cuisine either in or out at the site's distinctive historic hotel, within a reasonable range of prices.
One cannot go wrong with these (and other excellent options) in the area.
Written July 11, 2018
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Wendy H
Wokingham, UK1,705 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
This is 5m walk starting from the Beach along the coastal path affording amazing views of the coast line and the Little and Great Hangman peaks. When you reach Little Hangman you have a short steep climb to the top and feel on top of the world. When you reach Great Hangman you realise this now dwarfs Little Hangman. The heather and wildflowers in this area are a riot of colour and the fragrance is mixed with the salty air of the thunderous ocean below. You can take a detour to the small Wild Pear beach.
The return to Combe Martin is across farmland and so you walk through fields sharing with cows, sheep, horses - a true nature trail. Perfect for a blustery, sunny day!
The return to Combe Martin is across farmland and so you walk through fields sharing with cows, sheep, horses - a true nature trail. Perfect for a blustery, sunny day!
Written September 5, 2015
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Linda T
Barnstaple, UK19 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
loved walking on the wild coast near Hartland. Its tough in places but stunning views and interesting places to stop. Clovelly, the lighthouse and Hartland quay, cream tea at Docton Mill is good too
Written March 28, 2015
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Thank you for your review and do share any great view photos on our TripAdvisor page. If you enjoy walking, we have some great free walking guides on our explorethecoast website, which highlights points of interest.
Written April 4, 2015
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Kate C
Devon, UK9 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
Another one of our firm favourites. We love walking and this is the place to do it. - as long as you don't mind the hills! We spent the whole day walking the coast path. Outstandingly beautiful rain or shine.
Written March 27, 2015
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Thank you for your review and do share any great view photos on our TripAdvisor page. If you enjoy walking, we have some great free walking guides on our explorethecoast website with great places to go and what you might spot along the way!
Written April 4, 2015
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Greg
Cambridge, UK5,219 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
Woolacombe, Putsborough Sands, Georgeham, Croyde and Saunton: all delightful areas throughout North Devon which are wonderfully quaint and scenic. A beautiful part of the world.
Written March 20, 2020
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K A C
Stratford-upon-Avon, UK69 contributions
Dec 2018
A truly beautiful and magical place guaranteed to lift the gloomiest spirits. The views are spectacular and breathtaking.
Written November 6, 2019
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