Top Things to do in Torridge
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Torridge, England
Discover the best top things to do in Torridge, United Kingdom including Lundy Island, RHS Garden Rosemoor, The Gnome Reserve & Wild Flower Garden, Westward Ho Beach, Northam Burrows Country Park, Instow beach, South West Coast Path Walk - Torridge Tarka Trail, Victoria Park, Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall, Cadenza Alpacas.
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1. Lundy Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 498 reviews
Located off the coast of Devon, this granite outcrop lies between England and America and is famed for its marine reserve.
Reviewed By macstan1 - Stradbroke, United Kingdom
Our friends suggested that we might like a couple of nights on Lundy Island, to seek out some puffins and incorporate it with my birthday. I decided it would be safer for me to travel to the top of the island by land rover and my husband and friends would walk. It is a very steep climb and I made the right decision as it would have ruined my time there, as I’m ok on flattish ground. But at least I was first at the inn and opened a tab, so when the others arrived they had a lovely cold lager to greet them, so I didn’t feel so bad about my ride up. As it was very hot, and we did some exploring, as our cottage would not be ready for about 4 hours. I love it there, the coast line is stunning and we did spot 3 seals in the water below but a long way off. The air is so fresh and all you can hear are the birds and animals, very little else. A place that is good for your soul. Our cottage was a 50s style, basic but clean. But quite quirky in its own way - must add it has a brilliant shower, small but really good. The staff are friendly and always seem to have a smile. Please remember there is no TV, or radio unless you took your own but I don’t know if it would work. And very little internet- and to be honest for a little while it really is quite nice. But we did without and it really wasn’t a problem. And we did get to see the Puffins, lots of them. It was wonderful. You need a good pair of walking shoes/boots and good binoculars and take a picnic if you can,but leave nothing behind. It’s unspoilt let’s keep it that way. We were very lucky with the weather, hot the first day but overcast on the second and I was grateful for that, as walking in the sun isn’t really for me. Even enjoyed the mist late that evening when leaving the inn to go home. But woke up to yet another glorious day. Even the boat trips both ways were perfect and to finish our couple of days off we saw Dave the single dolphin on the way back to Ilfracombe. (Apparently he has been kicked out of the pod, for some reason) so goes it alone. But wonderful to see him in his right habitat. All in all, a great visit, and we will go back one day - when fitter I hope ????????
2. RHS Garden Rosemoor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,357 reviews
If you are looking for inspiration and a relaxing day out, come to RHS Garden Rosemoor and stroll around our enchanting 65-acre garden. Rosemoor is a garden of intoxicating beauty, meticulously crafted and planted, retaining the essence of rural North Devon within a dramatic backdrop of steep wooded valley sides.Whatever the season, the exciting colours, scents and textures mean that all your senses will be stimulated, and with both formal and informal gardens - as well as woodland walks, water features and open spaces - there is something for children and adults alike to enjoy time and again.
Reviewed By 22007 - Auckland, New Zealand
We visited Rosemoor on 23rd August when the late summer perennial borders were at their astonishing best. We loved the borders, the rose garden, the interesting collection of trees and the incredible fruit & vegetable garden with it endless rows of lettuce and espaliered apples. Just excellent!
3. The Gnome Reserve & Wild Flower Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 493 reviews
Temporarily closed - We are a seasonal business open 21st March - 31st October. We are open 10am - last admission 5pm
Reviewed By markwH2639SS - Barnstaple, United Kingdom
This was an unplanned visit - we saw the sign and just followed it. Brilliant couple of hours looking around the gnome exhibits and the wildflower garden. Recommended for all ages
4. Westward Ho Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,549 reviews
Reviewed By grahamq12018 - Filton, United Kingdom
One of the best beaches in the United Kingdom,clean sand and safe (lifeguards on duty most of the season).easy access and lots of exiting rock pools to explore
5. Northam Burrows Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By Z4266NSrobertd
It combines a Site of Special Scientific Interest with recreation - golf, walking, jogging, dog-walking, bird-watching, just sitting & looking... Combines wild areas, sand-dunes, rough pasture, sea views, pebble ridge with access to huge clean sandy beach, river scenery, salt-marshes... Lots of sheep & ponies, with wildlife if you look for it! See my two films on YouTube (just search under 'SkernScapes'). The first deals with the general area, the second on ecology & wildlife; both are full of beautiful images as well as lots of information. (I have to select a single month as date of visit. Ridiculous! I've visited many scores of times & at every month of the year, & for many years.)
6. Instow beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 624 reviews
Reviewed By tazmillie26 - Bideford, United Kingdom
Still the best beach for a dog walk with lovely views and friendly dog walkers can usually park on road as people coming and going
7. South West Coast Path Walk - Torridge Tarka Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
From Bideford catch a bus to Instow, a Victorian seaside resort and an important training area for the D-Day Landings. Walk on the South West Coast Path back along the eastern bank of the River Torridge, following the Tarka Trail cycleway along the old railway line. Features along the 3.3 mile walk include a country mansion with a colourful history and a medieval bridge that kept falling down.
Reviewed By Fred_Gannett - Exeter, United Kingdom
Such a great feature of North Devon the Taka trail (recycled railway line) forms part of the South west coast path. From Braunton through Barnstaple and Bideford then on to Fremington, Instow then out to Torrington and beyond. Has multiple access points and a largely parallel bus service ( number 25 ). Great for walking, running, cycling and strolling along with the dog. Cafe's along route at Instow, Fremington, Bideford, Torrington and East Yard. Cycle repairs and hire at Braunton, Barnstaple (in town), Bideford and Torrington. Gets popular in the summer. Can be windy and bleak in winter on the long flat estuary sections between Instow and Barnstaple. For best wooded sections start at the great cafe "The Puffing Billy" just below Torrington and head either way. Part of national cycle route 27 that stretches from Plymouth to Illfracombe. When walking as a group be sure to all gather on the same side when cyclists ring bell and come along to prevent last second run-across by dogs and kids.
8. Victoria Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By goldpeke - Bideford, United Kingdom
well kept park that is always busy with familys children people walking their dogs or people just sat enjoying the park go regularly in the summertime as hockings ice cream van is a permanent fixture so after walking dog treat myself.Quite a few activities by different groups held there outside pool for toddlers, football keep fit group run the other side of park
9. Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By AmbikaR34
The waterfall is about 20-30 min walk. We paid £2 for car park in heartland quay and the view is so beautiful on the way. It was bit windy on the day but wasn’t too scary.
10. Cadenza Alpacas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Alpaca Breeding Farm offering alpaca experience, felting workshop, husbandry work, husbandry courses, weddings, parties, school groups,
Reviewed By Beanie4travel
We had the worse weather possible but rebooking wasn't a option. Sue called us in the morning to explain that we wouldn't be able to walk the Aplachas in the rain but we could still feed them and she would do some felt making as well. As we've never made felt we were happy to go with the flow. We did get a bit lost as we drove past the entrance. You definitely need wellies even if the weather I'd great. In great weather you could drive up to the farm but as it had rained for days we left the car on the hardstanding and walked for less then 5 mins. We had such a great time feeding the alpacas and Sue answered all of questions. There was no rush and were made to feel so welcome. We went to the crafts barn and had a well needed cup of tea and began the felt making around a bar of soap, bit strange you may think but it was very therapeutic and actually produced really good results. You end up with a bar of soap covered in coloured felt that you can use in the showe as a soap filled body scrubber. We've decided not to use them as they look really good sat in the bathroom window sill. Sue had a helper on the farm called Joe, he was lovely and very helpful. We had a lovely cream tea and were there for 3 hours. The only thing that could have made the getting there more easier is more signage especially where you have to turn to get to the hardstanding and maybe a arrow on the gate to show which way to walk do you don't go on to the other farmers land. There was a banner on the gate but as it was open you couldn't see it. We will definitely go down again next year and hopefully it will be a lovely sunny day do we can walk the alpacas. I've told everyone about this experience and the owner of our rented caravan is going to put information on it in his guest welcome pack. Great for old and young.
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