Maryanne’s guidebook
Sightseeing and Walking
Definitely one of my favourites, a truly picturesque harbour village with steep pedestrianised cobbled streets, flower-strewn cottages, museums, workshops and coffee shops . (Lots to do). The 18th century pub named the "Red Lion' and the 400 year old 'New Inn' offer breath-taking views- with delicious food too. If you like walking then Clovelly also offers stunning lengthy walks along the cliff tops, either towards the dramatic scenery of Hartland Point or through the woods towards Bideford Bay with delightful views back towards Clovelly. Dogs are welcome in the village, lots of water bowls out for them. There is a charge to visit this village but well worth paying as Clovelly is packed with lots to see and do. You could easily spend a day there, soaking up the history and atmosphere of the village history and traditions, not to mention sampling the lunches, dinners and cream teas if you’re hungry enough! If you really can't face the walk back "up-a-long” there is a fare-paying Land Rover service to help you out!
277 locals recommend
Clovelly
Definitely one of my favourites, a truly picturesque harbour village with steep pedestrianised cobbled streets, flower-strewn cottages, museums, workshops and coffee shops . (Lots to do). The 18th century pub named the "Red Lion' and the 400 year old 'New Inn' offer breath-taking views- with delicious food too. If you like walking then Clovelly also offers stunning lengthy walks along the cliff tops, either towards the dramatic scenery of Hartland Point or through the woods towards Bideford Bay with delightful views back towards Clovelly. Dogs are welcome in the village, lots of water bowls out for them. There is a charge to visit this village but well worth paying as Clovelly is packed with lots to see and do. You could easily spend a day there, soaking up the history and atmosphere of the village history and traditions, not to mention sampling the lunches, dinners and cream teas if you’re hungry enough! If you really can't face the walk back "up-a-long” there is a fare-paying Land Rover service to help you out!
Catch a passenger ferry (March to October) to Lundy Island from Bideford Quay. Or helicopter.
Lundy is known for its excellent walking and as the perfect place to see puffins and other special seabirds.
25 locals recommend
Lundy Island Harbour
Bideford - Lundy IslandCatch a passenger ferry (March to October) to Lundy Island from Bideford Quay. Or helicopter.
Lundy is known for its excellent walking and as the perfect place to see puffins and other special seabirds.
My favourite local beach (only 15 minutes away by car along the A39) and coastal path walks, plus the cafe that serves great food and coffee. Low tide is particularly wonderful offering a sandy beach to stroll along. If the tide is high when you arrive then the walks along the coastal path each way are spectacular. Perfect place to have a picnic too.
73 locals recommend
Sandymouth Bay Beach
My favourite local beach (only 15 minutes away by car along the A39) and coastal path walks, plus the cafe that serves great food and coffee. Low tide is particularly wonderful offering a sandy beach to stroll along. If the tide is high when you arrive then the walks along the coastal path each way are spectacular. Perfect place to have a picnic too.
Great surfing beach and stunning coastal walks back towards Clovelly or into Appledore and beyond. Bit commercialised in part but if you need a local beach walk whilst watching the surfers, or fancy surfing - this is the place. Great pasties, great cakes and yummy places to eat …. Not forgetting that view …
172 locals recommend
Westward Ho!
Great surfing beach and stunning coastal walks back towards Clovelly or into Appledore and beyond. Bit commercialised in part but if you need a local beach walk whilst watching the surfers, or fancy surfing - this is the place. Great pasties, great cakes and yummy places to eat …. Not forgetting that view …
Spend a glorious day here walking around the beautiful gardens, eating a delicious lunch, soaking up the history of the abbey and a walk along the coastal path too. I'm a Steward here, so maybe I'm a little biased :) well worth a visit.
65 locals recommend
Hartland Abbey
Spend a glorious day here walking around the beautiful gardens, eating a delicious lunch, soaking up the history of the abbey and a walk along the coastal path too. I'm a Steward here, so maybe I'm a little biased :) well worth a visit.
Hartland Quay
A must for walkers. Stunning!
Widemouth Bay
Stunning surfing beach
Like a hike? In 2021 and 2022 I completed this 16 mile walk and it was wonderful! Why not join me this year? Incredibly well organised and the best welcome at the finish line :)
Once again, Appledore Lifeboat Station is organizing the now popular Station to Station Sponsored Walk.
This is a spectacular 16 mile walk along the SW Coastal Path between Lifeboat Stations, raising funds for the local RNLI. Registration fee is £6.
BBQ and drinks at the finish. There will be transport back to Clovelly if required.
To request a walk pack, please contact John Wilson
Please check their website to confirm this year’s date.
RNLI Clovelly Lifeboat Station
62 The QuayLike a hike? In 2021 and 2022 I completed this 16 mile walk and it was wonderful! Why not join me this year? Incredibly well organised and the best welcome at the finish line :)
Once again, Appledore Lifeboat Station is organizing the now popular Station to Station Sponsored Walk.
This is a spectacular 16 mile walk along the SW Coastal Path between Lifeboat Stations, raising funds for the local RNLI. Registration fee is £6.
BBQ and drinks at the finish. There will be transport back to Clovelly if required.
To request a walk pack, please contact John Wilson
Please check their website to confirm this year’s date.
Simply…One of the best surfing beaches. It’s a must to visit! You won’t be disappointed. Parkrun here every Saturday too.
177 locals recommend
Woolacombe Beach
Simply…One of the best surfing beaches. It’s a must to visit! You won’t be disappointed. Parkrun here every Saturday too.
Food scene
Fancy a leisurely stroll along a sandy beach in the pretty waterside village of Instow? Followed by a coffee or delicious lunch? Well, this is another favourite of mine. Be sure to book!
64 locals recommend
The Boathouse, Instow
Marine ParadeFancy a leisurely stroll along a sandy beach in the pretty waterside village of Instow? Followed by a coffee or delicious lunch? Well, this is another favourite of mine. Be sure to book!
Appledore local Crab sandwiches. DELICIOUS. Actually all their food is divine. Be sure to visit!
45 locals recommend
The Coffee Cabin
22 The QuayAppledore local Crab sandwiches. DELICIOUS. Actually all their food is divine. Be sure to visit!
The best milkshakes! Great place to get local fresh milk and choose your own milkshake flavour.
Woolsery Milk
The best milkshakes! Great place to get local fresh milk and choose your own milkshake flavour.
A must whilst your staying at the Shippon, only a mile down the road.
11 locals recommend
Woolsery Fish and Chips
A must whilst your staying at the Shippon, only a mile down the road.
Great local pub just down the road, lovely atmosphere, delicious food
46 locals recommend
The Farmers Arms
Great local pub just down the road, lovely atmosphere, delicious food
Located in Appledore. Friendly professional staff, eclectic interior style, relaxed and welcoming with stunning sea views, dogs welcome and… the food is exemplary.
57 locals recommend
The Royal George
Irsha StreetLocated in Appledore. Friendly professional staff, eclectic interior style, relaxed and welcoming with stunning sea views, dogs welcome and… the food is exemplary.
Fireaway pizza Bideford
Some of our guests have had these delicious pizzas delivered 😊👍