Views for days: the best walks in North and Mid Devon

From casual village strolls to breathtaking coastal hikes.

Dingles Heritage Fairground

Just three miles south of Devon’s Roadford Lake is Dingles, a complete working fairground with rides dating from the 1920s to the 1970s and…

The Tarka Line

The scenic 39-mile Tarka railway line bisects the heart of Devon, running from Exeter to Barnstaple and following the gentle river valleys of the…

RHS Garden Rosemoor

The RHS’s showpiece garden, Rosemoor, has 65 acres with 200 varieties of rose. And that’s just the beginning – there’s every plant imaginable and…

Lundy Island

Lundy inspires much interest, both nationally as well as further afield, enjoying, as it does, an unspoiled habitat (both terrestrial and marine) and a…

Hartland

Devon’s most westerly settlement, Hartland has a long history. It was a gift from King Alfred to his son Edward, and passed down a…

Putsborough and Woolacombe Sands

Between the two horns of Baggy Point and Morte Point is Morte Bay and the 2½-mile stretch of sandy beach that makes up Putsborough…

Lynton and Lynmouth

Without doubt this area is the most popular part of Exmoor – and deservedly so. It really does have everything, and all within walking…

The best camping and glamping in North and Mid Devon

From gypsy caravans to safari-style tents.

The best hotels in North and Mid Devon

From luxury accommodations to simple family-style boutiques.

The best B&Bs in North and Mid Devon

From working farms to coaching inns.

The best self-catering accommodation in North and Mid Devon

From nature reserves to converted manor houses.

Where to stay in North and Mid Devon

Accommodation in North and Mid Devon The places to stay listed below have been included either with an eye to their location, because they…

Food and drink in North and Mid Devon

Food This part of Devon is exceptionally appealing to foodies. The abundance of fresh produce and excellent restaurants is largely due to the farming…

North and Mid Devon

We want visitors from afar to learn that there’s more to Devon than the beaches and commercial places that get into the tourist brochures.…