North Devon

Visit Hele Valley to experience the peace and tranquillity of this natural valley.

Submitted by Hele Valley on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 13:38

It is the life enhancing, unspoilt natural beauty and fresh, clean air that brings so many visitors back year after year. North Devon can offer a truly special holiday experience that you'll never forget.

Historic market towns and villages with unique charm make North Devon a timeless, unspoilt part of the English countryside.

Spectacular coastal pathways, Exmoor and 180 miles of cycle and footpaths on the Tarka Trail make North Devon a paradise for walkers and wildlife enthusiasts - whilst fishermen and golfers will also be spoilt for choice on where best to enjoy their sport.

North Devon's Heritage Coastline

Mighty cliffs give way to sheltered coves and award winning golden beaches. The South West Coastal Footpath is a magnet to walkers who will find secluded bays and little fishing villages along the way.

www.swcp.org.uk

Exmoor

Waterfall North Devon truly is the place where the moors meet the sea.

Exmoor combines stunning wild moorland with an inspiring coastline.

Home to herds of red deer and wild ponies, the area is a walker's paradise with marked footpaths leading across spectacular scenery.

Tarka Country

Based on the famous novel, "Tarka the Otter", 'The Tarka Trail' will lead you on a 180 mile route around the Taw and Torridge River Valleys. 40 miles of the trail are traffic free trails ideal for hiring a bike and getting to know the real North Devon. Bike hire suitable for all ages and experience along the route. Tarka Cruises offer a 1 hour scenic cruise.

www.carfreedaysout.com/carfree/tarkacf.htm

Traditional Markets and Shopping

Pannier Market A wide variety of shopping ranging from the sophisticated modern centres to traditional market towns. The unique 'Butchers Row' in Barnstaple offers the visitor an insight to the Devon way of life selling meat and local produce. One of the best places to find local crafts and home made produce is at a local market.

www.northdevon.gov.uk/recreation/market/tradedays.shtml

North Devon Festival

The North Devon Festival is rapidly establishing itself as a major UK festival with a wide range of activities reflecting the character of the region. The Festival is unique in the UK as it includes top quality arts and entertainment such as Jack Dee, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Guided Countryside and Coastal walks and Surf & Skateboard competitions throughout the months of May and June.