South West England
North Devon AONB
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Bideford Tourist Information Centre
Victoria Park
The Quay
Bideford
Tel: 01237477676
Fax: 01237421853
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North Devon AONB, Bideford, Devon

Accommodation nearby

West Pusehill Farm Cottages
Ten cottages in picturesque location on beautiful North Devon coast.

Wooda Farm Holiday Park
In the countryside, beside the sea.

Farm & Cottage Holidays
Peace and tranquillity awaits you.

Yeoldon House Hotel
Nestled in delightful gardens overlooking the River Torridge.

Stowford Lodge Holiday Cottages
Four stone cottages set within six acres. Magnificent countryside surrounds. Shared use of private heated indoor pool.


UK's first and only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is here.

  • UNESCO Biosphere Reserve at Braunton Burrows
  • Wonderful beaches ideal for surfing
  • Angling heaven

The North Devon Coast was designated an AONB in 1959 and is comprised of two defined Heritage Coasts and covers approximately 171 sq. km. The Hartland and North Devon Heritage Coasts together with the UNESCO Biosphere at Braunton Burrows make up one of the finest 'Protected Landscapes' in England.

The AONB is one of Britain's 'Finest Landscapes' and contains a surprising diversity of scenery, landscapes and habitats and encompasses the Hartland Heritage Coast, North Devon Heritage Coast and the internationally famous UNESCO Biosphere Reserve centred on Braunton Burrows.

North Devon AONB was designated in 1959 and covers approximately 171 km sq of coastal landscape, from Marsland Mouth on the Cornish border, to Combe Martin and the boundary with Exmoor National Park .

Contact Details
North Devon AONB
Northern Devon Coast & Countryside Service
Bideford Station
East the Water
Bideford
Devon
EX39 4BB
Tel: 01237 423655
Fax: 01237 423613
Email: bharman@devon.gov.uk