North Devon Coast National Landscape

Surf beaches, rugged headlands, and the Atlantic edge of England

Towering cliffs, wide sandy beaches, rolling dunes, and rugged headlands create a coastline shaped by the Atlantic Ocean and some of the most powerful seascapes in southern England. Stretching from Combe Martin to the Cornish border, the North Devon Coast National Landscape combines dramatic coastal scenery with estuaries, countryside, and internationally important wildlife habitats.

Long-distance trails such as the South West Coast Path and Tarka Trail pass through the landscape, linking places including Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Croyde, Braunton, Bideford, Clovelly, and Hartland. Clifftop routes, dune paths, estuary trails, and coastal tracks reveal changing views across surf beaches, rocky coves, open moorland, and the Bristol Channel, creating journeys closely connected to the character of the coast.

Whether following the coastline, exploring the dunes of Braunton Burrows, or walking between villages and harbour towns, the North Devon Coast rewards time spent on foot. Atlantic scenery, varied terrain, and a strong sense of place make it one of England's most rewarding destinations for self-guided travel.