What is at Bideford Bay?
Bideford Bay offers everything you could ask for to make your holiday the perfect Devon getaway. Set on a gorgeous hilltop setting, nearby the picturesque fishing village of Clovelly, this park is the perfect base for a holiday of exploring and adventuring. The park also offers a wide range of fantastic facilities.
Where is Bideford Bay?
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Bideford Bay, also known as Barnstaple Bay and often shown on maps as Barnstaple or Bideford Bay, is a large area of water on the northwest coast of Devon in South West England, at the southwestern end of the Bristol Channel where it joins the Celtic Sea.
Is Bideford worth visiting?
Bideford is a town with a rich history and a real home-from-home vibe. People who have been holidaying here may have been doing so for years because it’s a friendly place to be, with so many places to stop and take in the river views, great pubs, cafes, and fish & chip shops lining The Quay.
Is Bideford beach Sandy?
Located on the edge of the Torridge estuary, Instow beach is blessed with fine, soft sand unlike some of its neigbours which were left with mud!
How far is Bideford from the sea?
Bideford is 2 miles upstream from the Atlantic coast at Westward Ho!, while the confluence at Appledore and Instow is another great hub of activity for those in search of sunny pints and fine food.
Is Bideford rough?
Crime and Safety in Bideford The overall crime rate in Bideford in 2020 was 59 crimes per 1,000 people. April 2020 was also a bad month for Bideford residents, when it was Devon’s most dangerous small town for other crime, recording 5 crimes at a rate of 0.27 per 1,000 residents.
How far is Bideford from the beach?
Has Bideford got a beach?
Westward Ho! is one of the best sandy beaches in North Devon. For more sandy beaches head 15 miles around Bideford Bay to Saunton Sands, Croyde and Woolacombe for more great days out by the seaside.
Is it safe to swim at Instow?
Unlike Wildersmouth and Combe Martin, which are both designated bathing water sites with advice against bathing, Instow is no longer classified as a designated bathing spot. The Environment Agency has issued permanent advice against bathing at Instow, meaning you should never swim there.
How safe is Bideford?
Crime and Safety in Bideford Bideford is among the top 5 most dangerous small towns in Devon, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Devon’s 430 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Bideford in 2020 was 59 crimes per 1,000 people.