Welcome to Explore the Coast; a new map-based site from the North Devon Coast Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Whether you are a local, a day tripper or simply enjoying a North Devon holiday, this website will help you and your family explore the fascinating and beautiful coastline from Combe Martin on the edge of the Exmoor National Park right through to Welcombe on the Cornish border.

For those in a hurry, our walking and cycling page conveniently combines many favourite routes, our interpretation guides give themed summaries of the area and our family friendly activities page might also help inspire some fresh ideas of things to do.

Or why not dig a little deeper and use our interactive map to search for things of interest to you... from fantastic Devon beaches, surfing North Devon waves, distance or short walks along the South West Coast Path, family picnics and wildlife discovery... You'll be amazed how much you can do without setting foot near your car! Discover new places to go, find out about the maritime and farming heritage that has shaped our culture and scenery, or learn how our landscape has inspired writers and artists.

2013 Photographic Competition
The North Devon Coast AONB category this year will be Seasons of the Coast
Photographers are invited to capture the unique and outstanding coastal scenery throughout the seasons, in any weather, through the camera lens.  Find out more

See our short demo videos to help you make the most the site: Using the site, Using our simple personalised visit planner

Be a day-trip advisor!

We've done our best to cover many of the key areas, features and stories of interest across the AONB, but we know we've only just scratched the surface... Why not share your experiences and knowledge with us via the review section a the bottom of each waypoint page!

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