Beaches · South West England
West Appledore
In or near Appledore.
West Appledore is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 9.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Appledore is a beach on the coast of Devon, South-West England. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 9.3 km away. Postcode area EX39.
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Official information
The North Devon Maritime Museum is located in Appledore and showcases the area's rich nautical history. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including working models, films, and historical artifacts related to shipbuilding and maritime trade.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Appledore is a beach located in Northam, Devon, South-West England. It is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.0566, -4.1932
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Northam
- Postcode
- EX39 1RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Phone
- 01237 422064
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 9.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10:30am–5pm; closed November to March
- Official site
- northdevonmaritimemuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w165326922 (ODbL)
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Appledore
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Appledore?
- West Appledore is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 1RY), in the parish of Northam.
- What is West Appledore?
- West Appledore is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Appledore?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX39 1RY.
- Is West Appledore a protected site?
- Yes — West Appledore is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is West Appledore free to visit?
- Yes, West Appledore is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Appledore?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 1RY. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.