The Top 20 Attractions around Northam
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Northam. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Northam is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Baggy Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
Baggy Point is an exceptional headland in North Devon, separating Croyde Bay from Morte Bay and Woolacombe Beach. It's a favourite with rock climbers and, if the weather's dry, you're …
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Tarka Trail: Fremington to Barnstaple
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Use your bell loud and clear on the TarkaTrail as some walkers like me are deaf, we can all live together but remember us please
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Tarka Trail
Highlight • Cycleway
Covering 180 miles (290 km) through Devon, the Tarka Trail is one of the longest traffic-free bike paths in the UK. There's a lot more to it than just this …
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Peppercombe Coach House
Highlight • Rest Area
This building is a great place to stop and you can even camp here overnight, which is what we did. You can close the barn doors but there is a …
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Tarka Trail: Instow to Fremington
Highlight • Trail
The Tarka Trail is England's longest traffic free cycling and walking route. It stretches for just over 30 miles from Braunton to Meeth via Barnstaple.
The trail follows a disused …
The trail follows a disused …
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Velator Quay
Highlight • Historical Site
The history of Velator Quay in Braunton is closely linked to the economic development of the area. The port was established in the 19th century and served as a major …
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Barnstaple Clock Tower
Highlight • Monument
Connecting Barnstaple and Tawstock, the Barnstaple Long Bridge is one the longest medieval bridges in Britain, dating back to around 1280. As such, it is a Grade-I listed building and …
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Northam Burrows Beach
Highlight • Beach
Northam Burrows Beach boasts an abundance of flora and fauna. Restharrow, bird's-foot trefoil, dune pansy, hounds tongue, Vipers Bugloss, sea stock, and pyramidal orchids are among the botanical highlights while …
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River Taw
Highlight • River
Running from Dartmoor into the Atlantic Sea, the River Taw is a wild and beautiful river. Home to various fish species such as recreational trout and sea trout, the area …
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Woolacombe Bay Coastal Path (NCN Route 27)
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
A popular spot for surfers, Woolacombe Bay is a sandy beach that's three miles (five kilometers) long in North Devon. Here the National Cycle Route 27 (Ilfracombe to Plymouth) runs …
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Northam Burrows Country Park
Highlight (Segment) • Natural
The Northern Burrows Country Park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest located on the western edge of the Taw Torridge Estuary. It is made up of a beautiful mixture …
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