West Hele
Local Attractions
Local Area (Within 10 Miles):
Towns & Other Places
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Bideford
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ancient port town
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Great Torrington
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town with traditional shops
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Holsworthy
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rural market town
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Villages
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an infinite variety of North Devon villages
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Northam Burrows
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country Park
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Westward Ho!
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sandy beach with surfing and the Pebble Ridge
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Instow
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charming fishing village, choice of eating places
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Clovelly
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cobbled streets and picturesque harbour
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North Devon Coastline
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coastal footpath, lots of quiet bays
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1646
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re-live the Civil War in Torrington
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Beaches
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secluded, tiny coves
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Activities:
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Walking
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more than you can do in a week
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Fishing
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sea and lake fishing
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Bird watching
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from your window
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Golf
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including Westward Ho! (the oldest golf course in the country)
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Cycling
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Tarka Trail (bike hire available or bring your own)
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Horse riding
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adults and children
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Pubs and restaurants
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lots of choice
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Art Galleries
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several in Bideford and Appledore
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Gardens:
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Rosemoor
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the National Horticultural Society Garden
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Tapeley Park
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designed in Italinate style
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For the Children:
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Milky Way
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undercover playground for all ages
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The Big Sheep
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watch the sheep racing!
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Gnome Reserve
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home for the gnomes of North Devon
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Atlantis
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pirate playground at Atlantic Village
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Shopping:
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Dartington Crystal
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world famous glass and the factory shop is here!
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Atlantic Village
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our very own intimate shopping outlet
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Pannier markets
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traditional markets in Bideford, Holsworthy etc
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Bradworthy
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large village with an ironmongers shop - selling everything from apple peelers to Z-beds!
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Slightly further afield:
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Barnstaple
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larger market town with cinema, 10 pin bowling
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National Trust
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Arlington Court is nearest
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Hartland Quay and Hartland Point
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Exmoor
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A Day's travel:
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Lundy Island
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on the HMS Oldenburg from Bideford
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Dartmoor
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our local wilderness
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Exeter
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Roman city with cathedral
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Eden Project
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renowned for the world famous biodomes
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Lost Gardens of Heligan
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you have seen this garden on TV
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and lots more....
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