Location: Devon < England
Nearest Airport:
Exeter at 106
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Nearest Ferry:
Plymouth at 97
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Nearest Train:
Barnstaple at 15
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Nearest Motorway:
M5 J27 at 50
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 2.0
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Car: recommended
Bideford is a lovely little town situated on the River Torridge. It boasts a Pannier Market and Butchers Row where local farmers still bring their dairy produce to sell and many craft stalls. There are many delightful places to eat and drink and lots of interesting shops to browse. The Tarka Trail is a traffic-free cycle path situated just the other side of the river where you can cycle/walk for miles. There is also a bike hire shop situated there. You can book boat trips to Lundy Island from the new Marina. Other local attractions include the Great West Coastal path with some fantastic walks and amazing diverse scenery, many beautiful beaches and pebbled coves. Exmoor National Park, Lynton & Lynmouth, Appledore, Clovelly, Hartland Quay, kids parks such as The Milky Way and The Big Sheep and a big retail outlet, The Atlantic Shopping Centre, for shopping enthusiasts! There is an endless range of activities to keep you and your family amused for days on end.