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About North Devon

There are few places in Britain that lay claim to such a beautiful combination of stunning landscapes. A coastline of spectacular cliffs, secret coves and golden beaches together with a hinterland of wild moorland, sparkling river valleys and lush rolling hills make North Devon and Exmoor a very special place to visit.

With 171 sq km of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and World Class UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Status, North Devon is a truly unique place to visit.

North Devon has managed to maintain a delicate balance between its heritage and modern life. It is a friendly, laid back and beautiful part of the country and we hope to welcome you here in the near future.

Destinations

The towns and villages in North Devon provide a wonderful selection of food and drink, arts, crafts and history, guaranteeing special memories for each place you visit. >>

Beach Highlights

Seemingly endless stretches of sandy beaches with extraordinary dune systems make North Devon's coastline one of the finest in the world. >>

Green Tourism

North Devon is very proud of its stunning environment and takes every opportunity to maintain and protect it. >>

Heritage, Myths & Legends

North Devon and Exmoor has a bounty of exciting myths, legends and famous people assocaited with it. >>

Accessibility

It's important to know what accessibility the different accommodation and activity providers in North Devon and Exmoor offer its visitors. >>

Photo Gallery

Look through our selection of beautiful North Devon images. >>

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