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About Appledore

Appledore is as enchanting as its name. It is a pretty place that shows a host of colourful fishermens cottages in the narrow streets beyond the quay. It has a seafaring history that stretches back down the centuries for almost a thousand years. Queen Elizabeth Ist is said to have given Appledore 'free port' status in gratitude to the brave men of Appledore whose ships played an important part in the defeat of the Spanish Armada.

The town has a fine ship building tradition and when Appledore yard was opened in 1970 it was the largest of its kind in Europe. A ship building industry remains but it is the larger bulkier vessels that are built today. Interestingly though, replicas of some famous vessels have been built by the craftsmen here and these include Drake's Golden Hind and a Viking Longboat.

Many aspects of fishing have long since diminished but fishermen in Appledore still manage to garner a living from the sea. Freshly caught fish and seafood feature on menu's in almost all of Appledore's delightful inns and restaurants. The quay continues to be a busy scene of visiting yachts and colourful pleasure craft and in the summer a ferry takes passengers between Appledore and Instow on the opposite side of the Torridge. Sailing and surfing are popular sports here and in the summer a regatta is held.

This is a pleasant resort that offers visitors a lively and interesting time. It has a museum which tells much of the proud seafaring history of Appledore and apart from all the usual seaside activities there is a coastal nature reserve. Bideford is but a short drive away and Westward Ho is just along the coast with picturesque Clovelly being within easy driving distance. This is a fascinating coastline with a rich and varied history, you can take a gentle stroll around a quaint village or trek a towering cliff where you can drink deep of the majestic views that extend to Lundy Island and far, far beyond.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Appledore

Crow Point Lighthouse	(1.1 miles, 1.7 km)	Pictures
Northam Burrows Country Park	(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
RHS Garden Rosemoor	(8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction S)	Pictures
Once Upon a Time, Woolacombe	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction N)	Pictures
Milky Way Adventure Park, Clovelly	(9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Arlington Court	(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Watermouth Castle	(12.3 miles, 19.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park	(12.5 miles, 20.0 km, direction NE)	Pictures
The Valley of Rocks	(19.0 miles, 30.5 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Glen Lyn Gorge	(19.7 miles, 31.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Watersmeet House	(21.0 miles, 33.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Lynmouth Foreland Lighthouse	(21.9 miles, 35.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Lundy Island	(22.2 miles, 35.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Appledore

Instow, in the county of Devon (0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
Instow is a gorgeous seaside resort with a mass of golden sands backed by a delightful village clambering upwards to meet with fine wooded countryside.
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Croyde, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction N)
Croyde village has a scattering of thatched, colourwashed cottages and other delightful buildings, all sheltered by dunes which stand between the village and the bay.
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Clovelly, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction W)
Clovelly is beautiful, it retains an 'Olde Worlde' charm that even along this breathtaking coastline, is simply incomparable.
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High Bickington, in the county of Devon (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction SE)
High Bickington lies in one of England's most beautiful and relaxing regions, it is a short distance from the meandering River Taw and is ideally set close to both Dartmoor and Exmoor.
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Combe Martin, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction NE)
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Chittlehamholt, in the county of Devon (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction SE)
Chittlehamholt is a lovely peaceful village lying in unspoilt countryside close to the River Taw.
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Hartland, in the county of Devon (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction W)
There is not a lot to beat the sound of waves crashing against the rocky promontory which was known by the Roman's as the "Promontory of Hercules".
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Hartland Quay, in the county of Devon (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction W)
The beauty of Hartland Quay is only eclipsed by the rugged cliffs which loom above it.
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Mariansleigh, in the county of Devon (18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction E)
This charming tiny village is set in lovely rural mid-Devonshire countryside within a short distance from the meandering River Mole in the beautiful Mole Valley, and the picturesque Crooked Oak stream.
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Stratton, in the county of Cornwall (20.9 miles, 33.6 km, direction SW)
Stratton is a short distance inland from the resort of Bude and was the scene of a Civil War battle in 1643.
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Bude, in the county of Cornwall (21.8 miles, 35.1 km, direction SW)
Backed in parts by grassy downs, the wide sandy sweep of Bude Bay with creamy waves flowing in endless procession from the Atlantic make this a perfect summer place for surfers.
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Zeal Monachorum, in the county of Devon (22.9 miles, 36.9 km, direction SE)
Set amid the rolling agricultural heartland of Devon, Zeal Monachorum is the very epitome of the perfect, tranquil Devonian village.
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Oare, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (23.4 miles, 37.7 km, direction NE)
Thus, it was unsurprising to learn that this was the setting for R.D.Blackmore's famous novel, Lorna Doone.
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Nearby travel help

Barnstaple Station	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction E)
Chapleton Station	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 27	(37.7 miles, 60.7 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 28	(37.9 miles, 61.0 km, direction E)
Exeter Airport	(40.3 miles, 64.8 km, direction SE)
Cardiff International Airport	(43.6 miles, 70.2 km, direction NE)
Appledore to London	(179.0 miles, 288.1 km, direction E)

Hotels & Accommodation in Appledore

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Appledore center
The Pines At Eastleigh	(2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction SE)
The Royal Hotel	(2.3 miles, 3.8 km, direction S)
Tantons Hotel	(2.6 miles, 4.3 km, direction S)
The Saunton Sands Hotel	(4.9 miles, 8.0 km, direction N)
Cedars Inn	(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction E)
Yeo Dale Hotel	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E)
The Park Hotel	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction E)
The Hoops Inn & Country Hotel	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SW)
Foxhunters Inn	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction N)
Sunnymeade Country Hotel	(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction N)
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