North Devon is blessed with incredible landscapes, wild countryside, magnificent cliffs, scenic valleys, beautiful beaches and the mighty Taw and Torridge Rivers.
The North Devon Coast is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has a coastline which covers 171 km sq of coastal landscape from Marsland Mouth on the Cornish border, in the west, to Coombe Martin on the boundary of Exmoor National Park, in the east.
Although we are renown for our beautiful beaches and coastline North Devon has been an inspiration and home to a number of influential people including Henry Williamson, author of Tarka the Otter, Jonathan Edwards, the triple jump world record holder and artists George Shaw and Damien Hirst Places to visit and things to do in North Devon
As well as our towns, villages and beaches there are several attractions. There is Watermouth Castle near Ilfracombe, full of children's activites (Attractions (watermouthcastle.com). Exmoor Zoo at Bratton Fleming near Barnstaple with its animals in a natural setting, www.exmoorzoo.co.uk and Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk.
Girlguiding in North Devon
Girlguiding North Devon brings together 362 girls across 24 units, providing Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, and Rangers with a range of activities inspired by our beautiful coastal and countryside surroundings. From the beaches of Ilfracombe and Coombe Martin in the north to the rural village of Chulmleigh in the south, our members enjoy unique opportunities like coastal conservation projects, nature hikes, and local community events.
Our North Devon units create an inclusive environment where girls can earn badges, enjoy a carnival, go birdwatching, take part in gang shows, go on PGL trips, develop skills, go to exclusive cinema viewings, and take part in memorable group activities. With seasonal gatherings, outdoor adventures, and creative projects, guiding here is full of growth and friendship.
Led by a team of committed volunteers and our division commissioner, girlguiding North Devon is excited to welcome new members and volunteers. Interested in joining us? Please register your interest here.
Division weekend at PGL for Brownies, Guides and Rangers. There certainly were some challenges!
Our Rainbows have become recycling superheroes!
