Bideford Tourist Information Centre
Victoria Park
The Quay
Bideford
Tel: 01237477676
Fax: 01237421853
Contact via Email
North Devon AONB, Bideford, Devon
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 .
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
