Combe Martin

Situated in a beautiful and fertile valley, or combe, on the western edge of Exmoor, Combe Martin lies at the centre of some of North Devon's most spectacular coastal scenery.

The approach to Combe Martin along the coastal road is dominated by the stunning view of the two headlands of Great and Little Hangman as visitors journey down to the pretty sheltered harbour below.

The beach at Combe Martin is a mixture of sand and pebbles which at low tide, extends into large areas of firm clean sand and an added attraction, especially for children, is the large number of rock pools. There are also a number of small secluded bays within a short walk of the village centre - Wild Pear Beach, Sandy Cove and Newberry Beach.

The main village street is over two miles long, reputed to be the longest in the country, and features a wide selection of inns, cafes and shops. As well as the Combe Martin Museum in the village centre there is the Wildlife and Dinosaur Park on the outskirts, where life sized animated dinosaurs live in the woods!

Each Spring Bank Holiday the village holds the 'Hunting of the Earl fo Rone Festival', a re-enactment of an ancient legend. Today locals dressed as grenadiers, drummers and musicians form a parade led by a Hobby Horse to hunt out the Earl, who rides backwards on a donkey.