Orchard and Surroundings

Westward Ho! (0.9 miles)
Westward Ho! is one of possibly only two place names in the world that features an exclamation mark; it’s almost impossible to say it without breaking into a smile. Once dominated by holiday camps, Westward Ho! has been updated in recent years and although it remains a lively resort, it now has a thriving permanent population. The big draw, of course, is the beach – two miles of sand stretch into the distance, backed by a pebble ridge that forms a dividing line between the beach and Northam Burrows Country Park, a magnificent stretch of salt marsh, grassland and sand dunes.

South West Extreme (1 miles)
Adrenalin-fuelled fun including moutain boarding, moutain biking, climbing, coasteering, high ropes and kayaking.
www.theultimatehigh.com

The Big Sheep (1 miles)
Lots to do here, from feeding lambs and watching sheepdog trials to pony and tractor rides.
www.thebigsheep.co.uk

Royal North Devon Golf Club (1.3 miles)
An historic course, the oldest links course in England, with fabulous views out to sea towards Lundy Island.
www.royalnorthdevongolfclub.co.uk

Marshford Organic Foods (2 miles)

www.marshford.co.uk

The Burton Art Gallery (2 miles)
Home to the Bideford Museum, a large crafts gallery and historic paintings.
www.burtonartgallery.co.uk

Bideford (2 miles)
Just what you want in a seaside village - whitewashed cottages, higgledy-piggledy narrow lanes, a quaint harbour and plenty of cosy pubs and cafes to linger in.

MS Oldenburg (2.1 miles)
A day trip to Lundy Island to amble around its its pristine shoreline, 13th Century castle and lighthouse is a lovely way to spend the day. Cruise over on Lundy's own ship, the MS Oldenburg. Everything you need is on board: bar, buffet, shop and information centre. From Bideford and Ilfracombe the sailing time is under two hours.
www.lundyisland.co.uk

Bideford Cycle, Surf and Kayak Hire (2.3 miles)
Take an amble down the coast or a potter along the banks of the River Torridge. Bideford Cycle, Surf and Kayak Hire offer hire and sale of cycles, kayaks, surfboards, body boards and wet suits.
bidefordbicyclehire.co.uk

Skern Lodge (2.4 miles)
Bridge jumping, rafting, high ropes, zip wires - whatever activities you fancy trying, Skern Lodge will put together a family day for you.
www.skernlodge.com

North Devon Maritime Museum (2.7 miles)
Charting the long and illustrious seafaring history of north Devon with plenty of curiosities and fascinating artefacts to examine.

The Appledore Crafts Company (2.8 miles)
Art in every kind of medium is on display in this artist's co-operative.
www.appledorecraftscompany.co.uk

Tarka Cruises (2.9 miles)
Wildlife viewing boat trips along the Torridge Estuary.

The Quay Gallery and Restaurant (2.9 miles)
Enjoy views of the estuary and local art as you eat.
www.9thequay.co.uk

Waterside Gallery (3.2 miles)
Occasional exhibitions and, as you might expect, plenty of local seascapes.
www.watersideart.co.uk

Decks (3.3 miles)
Classic dishes and great views over the River Torridge to Appledore.
www.decksrestaurant.co.uk

Tapeley Park (3.5 miles)
Utterly romantic formal gardens with terraces, sweeps of lawn and a walled kitchen garden.
www.tapeleypark.com

Coach and Horses (4.7 miles)
A friendly family pub with a garden and a games-room.

The Bell Inn (4.9 miles)
A classic thatched Devon inn, complete with roaring log fire in the winter.
www.thebellinnparkham.co.uk