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With Exmoor National Park to the east, and the M5 almost on its doorstep, North Devon is a popular holiday destination, within easy reach of travellers from the Midlands and the South of England, as well as those from Wales. Almost a quarter of Exmoor is situated in Devon, with miles of open moorland and beautiful coastline stretching into Somerset.

Things to do in North Devon
Walking, rambling and hiking across beautiful Exmoor are just some of the local pursuits available to visitors. The Atlantic rollers make it a popular venue for surfers and keen body-boarders, whilst the wonderful sandy beaches mean that it is an obvious choice for family holidays. The wide variety of professional-standard golf courses also offer players stunning views of both coastline and countryside. Horse-riding, cycling, fly-fishing, caving and beach-combing are other popular entertainments in the area.

Top Destinations
Ilfracombe – The harbour of this popular seaside resort is dominated by Hillsborough, the site of an Iron Age Hill Fort and now a local nature reserve. The award-winning, though controversial modern structures of the Landmark Theatre are another well-known architectural attraction and literal highspot – the double conical design of the roof has led the theatre to its nickname as ‘Madonna’s Bra’. The author of ‘Tarka the Otter’, Henry Williamson, was a local resident and is commemorated in suitable style with a blue plaque. The Tarka Trail is a series of footpaths and cycle tracks in the local area, which take a route through the some of the locations used in this much-loved book. Once a centre for maritime activities, including herring fishing, and coal and lime transportation, the town now boasts light engineering as well as tourism as main sources of local employment.

Bideford – A small town on the estuary of the River Torridge, which was once a major port in the 16^th century; the River is spanned by the 24 arches of a 13^th century Long Bridge; it is a tradition for locals to run across the bridge on New Year’s Eve – endeavouring to complete the trip in the time it takes for the local church bells to toll.

Barnstaple –A major trading post since Saxon times, Barnstaple’s Pannier Market is listed as one of the top ten food markets in the country. The large indoor market also offers a wide range of antiques and collectable items at various regular events which run on six days each week. An annual fair takes place each September, with rides and amusements to entertain both locals and visitors alike.

Clovelly – A privately-owned, former fishing village of pretty cottages on a steep hill overlooking the Bristol Channel, for over twenty years Clovelly has operated a controversial entrance fee system, with access to the village via its own visitors centre.

Bude – Situated at the mouth of the River Neet, Bude is a small seaside resort with impressive coastal scenery, which belies the rather treacherous reefs offshore; many ships have been wrecked off this coast, although the west-facing beach and impressive Atlantic waves now make it a popular venue for surfers.

Croyde – On the South West Coastal Path, the local economy is supported by seasonal tourism, and the town now hosts an annual music and surfing festival to coincide with the Summer Solstice.