Places to see in ( Barnstaple - UK )
Places to see in ( Barnstaple - UK )
Barnstaple or is the main town of North Devon, England, and possibly the oldest borough in the United Kingdom. It is a former river-port, located at the lowest crossing-point of the River Taw, flowing into the Bristol Channel.
From the 14th century, Barnstaple was licensed to export wool, since the merchants claimed that the town had been declared a free borough in Saxon times. This brought great wealth to Barnstaple, whose town centre still preserves a medieval layout and character. Later the town became an importer of Irish wool, but its harbour silted up, and it developed other industries, such as shipbuilding, foundries and sawmills. Barnstaple Victorian market survives, with its high glass and timber roof on iron columns. Barnstaple railway station is the terminus of a branch line from Exeter, known as the Tarka Line.
Barnstaple is the main town of North Devon and claims to be the oldest borough in the United Kingdom. It lies 68 miles (109 km) west-south-west of Bristol, 50 miles (80 km) north of Plymouth and 34 miles (55 km) northwest of the county town and city of Exeter. It was founded at the lowest crossing point of the River Taw, where its estuary starts to widen, about 7 miles (11 km) inland from Barnstaple Bay (or Bideford Bay) in the Bristol Channel.
Barnstaple has an eclectic mix of architectural style with the 19th century probably now predominant. There are some remnants of early buildings to enjoy as well as several early plaster ceilings. St. Anne's Chapel in the central churchyard is probably the best of the ancient buildings to survive. Queen Anne's Walk was erected c. 1708 as a mercantile exchange. The Georgian Guildhall is also of interest as well as the Pannier Market beneath. The museum has an arts and crafts vibe with its tessellated floors, locally made staircase and decorative fireplaces.
A wooden castle was built by Geoffrey de Mowbray, Bishop of Coutances in the 11th century, clearing houses to make room for it. Juhel of Totnes later occupied the castle and founded Barnstaple Priory just outside its walls. The castle's first stone buildings were probably erected by Henry de Tracey, a strong supporter of King Stephen.
St Anne's Chapel was restored in 2012. It was an ancient chantry chapel, the assets of which were acquired by the Mayor of Barnstaple and others in 1585, some time after the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The deed of feoffment dated 1 November 1585 exists in the George Grant Francis collection in Cardiff.
Barnstaple has been the major market for North Devon since Saxon times. Demands for health regulation of its food market in Victorian times saw the construction in 1855 to 1856 of the town's Pannier Market, originally known as the Vegetable Market and designed by R. D. Gould.
In 1989, the A361 North Devon Link Road was constructed, linking Barnstaple with the M5 motorway, approximately 40 miles (65 km) to the east. Traffic congestion in the town used to be severe, but in May 2007, the Barnstaple Western Bypass was opened so traffic heading towards Braunton and Ilfracombe avoids travelling through the town centre over the ancient bridge. Barnstaple railway station is the terminus of a branch line from Exeter, known as the Tarka Line after the local connection with Tarka the Otter.
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Spring Low Tide Walk Taw Estuary Crow Point North Devon
A look around the estuary at spring low tide visiting Sprat Ridge & Shellhook sandbanks,and a close up look at the Grey Sand Hill navigational buoy.
Bulgarians on the River Taw in Barnstaple
Walking along the Tarka Trail in Barnstaple you never know who you might meet.
Braunton Inn, Barnstaple, North Devon, UK
Went out to the Braunton Inn for some dinner with my daughter Penny, and her husband Gary, and little Amelia, and even though i must have driven past here hundreds of times over the years, i had never stopped off here once to eat.. Had a really nice time, the food was awesome, but it was a little bit expensive compared to some of the other places in this area, but sometimes one has to pay that bit extra for good food and service, and that's what we got here, and i would highly recommend this place to anyone...
Places to see in ( Bideford - UK )
Places to see in ( Bideford - UK )
Bideford is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon, south-west England. Bideford is the main town of the Torridge local government district. Bideford is served by the A39 Atlantic Highway and A386 roads.
A ferry operates between Bideford quay and Lundy Island, which lies about 22 miles (35 km) away in the Bristol Channel. The same ship, the MS Oldenburg, also provides evening cruises from Bideford along the River Torridge but in the downstream direction only as it is too big to pass under the Bideford Long Bridge.
The Bideford, Westward Ho! and Appledore Railway was an unusual and short-lived railway built entirely on this peninsula with no direct connection to the rest of the British railway network. The locomotives were fitted with skirts to protect pedestrians, as at one point the line ran along the quay at Bideford.
Lundy is the largest island in the Bristol Channel. It lies 12 miles (19 km) off the coast of Devon, England, in the district of Torridge, about a third of the distance across the channel from Devon, England to South Wales. Lundy gives its name to a British sea area and is one of the islands of England. Lundy has been designated by Natural England as national character area 159, one of England's natural regions. Lundy was granted to the Knights Templar by Henry II in 1160. The Templars were a major international maritime force at this time, with interests in North Devon, and almost certainly an important port at Bideford or on the River Taw in Barnstaple.
The town of Bideford has grown to cover land on both sides of the River Torridge; the area located east of the river is known as East-the-Water, also known as Shamwickshire to locals. Much of the land that has been built on in recent years is drained marshland.
Alot to see in ( Bideford - UK ) such as :
Hartland Abbey
Bideford Bay
The Big Sheep
Saunton Sands
Tapeley
Northam Burrows Country Park
Atlantis Adventure Park
The Lundy Shore Office
Bideford Railway Heritage Centre
Instow Beach
Chudleigh Fort
Huntshaw Wood
Westward Ho
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A02-exit Fremington-Instow and towards-bideford.avi
continuing from Fremington to Yelland, Instow and onwards towards Bideford - part of north devon information
Bird life On The River Taw, North Devon, UK.
Here we have a few short clips i put together which i took while walking around the River Taw in Barnstaple.i had to use an audio swap for this video as on the day i filmed these birds it was very windy,and there is nothing worse than having to listen too a hiss while watching videos.Near the end of this video i managed to film a single cormorant but he decided not to dive for any fish while i was filming.
THE LOST CITY OF EXETER
Exeter is a city of great beauty and a place very close to my heart. These are a few still images sourced from the public domain and edited together to make this montage. The damage to the Cinema by a wartime bomb can still be seen today if you look at the chunks missing from the steps and entrance way. It must be said the City Council are systematicaly finishing the work of the Luftwaffe, and so many of these old buildings have been demolished in my lifetime. The ornate Street lamps that can be seen in many of these images still exist in the Councils yard on Marsh Barton. The rickety wooden houses at 1:19 still exist. You can see the ones still remaining if you walk past Endicotts down New Bridge Street and look over the parapit, just above the leat is possibly the last untouched Tudor building left in town.
North Devon Coast, UK
Drone shots and Dslr output
Devon and Cornwall's great scenic railways
Some of the most scenic branch lines in Britain are found in Devon and Cornwall. This highlights compilation features:
The St Ives Bay Line
(St Erth to St Ives)
A glorious coastal journey that only takes 15 minutes but is widely considered one of the most scenic railways in the country, with views of the sandy beaches and amazing turquoise sea. Upon arrival at St Ives, you're on the doorstep of one of the town's best beaches, Porthminster Beach. The town centre is an 8-10 minute walk away (step-free but steep in places). From there explore the winding streets, great restaurants and many art galleries.
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Looe Valley Line
(Liskeard to Looe)
As the train approaches Looe you are presented with some lovely estuary views, making this line a firm favourite among bird watchers. Looe itself is a classic Cornish seaside destination with harbour, narrow streets and sandy beach.
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Tamar Valley Line
(Plymouth to Gunnislake)
The lush Tamar Valley straddles the Devon-Cornwall border. On your journey you'll see the famous Royal Albert Bridge towering above, and then be off into the green countryside. A highlight is crossing the viaduct as you approach the village of Calstock - a great place to get off and sample the excellent pubs and ice cream parlour and even take a riverside walk to the National Trust property Cotehele.
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Riviera Line
(Exeter to Paignton)
This line takes you along one of the most exhilarating stretches of railway that Britain has to offer as you sweep along the coast at Dawlish and Teignmouth with the sea just a whisker away. Arrive at the resorts of the 'English Riviera' - firm favourites Torquay and Paignton.
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Tarka Line
(Exeter to Barnstaple)
Venture to North Devon for refreshing countryside walks, cosy pubs and the chance to walk or cycle the Tarka Trail. You can hire bikes at Barnstaple station, or take a bus from the station out to the picturesque Woolacombe and Ilfracombe on the coast.
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Night Fishing Bideford Harbour North Devon England UK
Had a late night fishing trip at Bideford Harbour with my son Lee, and even though we did not catch anything we still had a fun night out.. Always great to spend some quality time with family members.. It was a low tide which is never good conditions really for a successful nights fishing, plus we were not able to get any proper bait as it was a last minute decision to go, so we used some frozen prawns from good old Tescos for our bait lol...
Sand bar
sand bar at the beach, Appledore/Northam, Bideford, Devon
Westward Ho! (2) February 2016
Me and My Dog
A day at the beach from dawn to dusk. A film by Dorothy McCormack (age 11) about the love she shares with her dog Tip.
Filmed at Instow beach in beautiful North Devon on a sunny winter's day, February 2011.
Original music by Jim McCormack
The Old Exmouth to Budleigh Salterton Railway Line
A Short section of the The Old Exmouth to Budleigh Salterton Railway Line which closed in 1967.
Filmed with my DJI Phantom Quadcopter and GOPRO Hero3 Black Camera.
1080p at 60fps.
A Lovely Day in Instow
Hello everyone :)
Here's another collection for you today. I've been on holiday this last week - hence the delay in this video - but I'll be posting new images more frequently now that I'm back ;)
All of these photos are from a chilly, but sunny day in Instow, North Devon. The different light conditions reflect how often the sun came out though!
I'm also sampling some music in the background. This is just myself playing a simple piece. I'll try to improve quality as I haven't had the facilities to record at college as it's the summer.
Have a beautiful day, and please rate and subscribe to my channel for more content in the near future. :)
Peace and love.
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Bideford North Devon.
Bideford is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon, south-west England.
Filmed on a Canon Legria HF G25 (Vixia HF G20)
Westward Ho, Devon from the late 1960's
Westward Ho, Devon from the late 1960's
B&B Dartmoor
Dartmoor b&b? Why not! Come to Dartmoor with its ancient paths, bridleways and pilgrims way. Take a walk among the mysterious stone circles that are dotted all over the windswept moor , or amble by one of the many rivers and streams with their wonderful leats and gulley's and of course the world renown Dartmoor ponies.
Here at Rose Cottage, bed and breakfast Dartmoor, you will enjoy a warm and friendly welcome in our picture postcard cottage on the very edge of Dartmoor. We are just a few short minutes walk away from our local gastro pub! with their fantastic food and local ales for you to enjoy.
Whilst you are staying with us why not visit the world famous Lydford Gorge with its devils cauldron and White Lady waterfall. Stroll through the pretty woods, glades and enjoy the circular river walk.
You can also take a trip to nearby Tavistock town just a five minute car ride away and enjoy the river, beautiful historic buildings of the town and the Victorian canal and meadows.
Stay with us and take afternoon tea on the patio overlooking the pretty gardens .
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Bed and breakfast Dartmoor
Some links you may enjoy, things to do whilst you are here!
Greenway
Agatha Christie’s private holiday home on the River Dart is much as it was when the crime-writer stayed here seeking inspiration for her books. First editions line the shelves, along with family photos and collections of botanical china and archaeological finds. Even if you’re not a fan, the house is worth a visit for its beautiful setting and gardens: don’t miss the peach-house, winery and fernery.
South West Coast Path
Britain’s longest footpath traces the north and south coasts of Devon, offering easy access to wild and windswept cliffs, secluded sandy coves and peaceful hamlets. There are plenty of pit-stops on route, and the regular bus network means you can dip in and out as you please. The walk from Clovelly to Hartland Point is the most dramatic section on the north coast. On the south, Bantham to Salcombe has perfect beaches and jagged headlands.
River Dart
Boat it, kayak, canoe or take the railway – the River Dart, the setting for Charles Kingsley’s fairy tale, The Water Babies, is a grown-up’s playground too. Upstream, near Ashburton, River Dart Country Park offers canoeing and kayaking through beautiful Dartmoor scenery
Dartmoor
Great for blowing away cobwebs, walks in this 365 square-mile wilderness take in wooded glades, open moorland, 13th-century hamlets, stone-age ruins and snug, country pubs. There’s the chance of spotting wild ponies, birds of prey, kingfishers, otters and rare butterflies.
Tarka Trail
Following a disused railway line, Britain’s longest traffic-free cycle route still has colourful Thomas the Tank Engine-style signal boxes and carriages on the sidings, Many areas feature in Henry Williamson’s novel, Tarka the Otter. A day-trip between Meeth and Barnstaple (26 miles) or Great Torrington (16 miles) gives a good taster, with a bus service to take you back.
Two Moors Way
devon.gov.uk/twomoorsway.pdf
Linking Dartmoor and Exmoor, this long-distance hike takes in Devon’s most dramatic inland scenery. Much of the trail follows a disused railway, and then switches to the Abbot’s Way, the ancient path between Buckfast and Tavistock Abbeys.
Tamar estuary Forming a natural boundary between Devon and Cornwall, the 50-mile long Tamar is great for wildlife-orientated canoe and boat trips as its intertidal systems and ancient woodlands are home to rare birds and butterflies as well as rare lichen and orchids. There are magnificent medieval stone-arched bridges – some of which are more than 500 years old – as well as Brunel’s Royal Albert Bridge (canoetamar.co.uk).
Granite Way
Skirting the edge of Dartmoor, this 11-mile, traffic-free track from Okehampton to Lydford gives views of Okehampton Castle, Meldon Viaduct, Meldon Lake, Exmoor, Bodmin Moor and, of course, Dartmoor. You can walk or cycle it.
Saltram House
This National Trust property may look familiar: it was used as the Dashwoods’ pad in Ang Lee’s film of Sense and Sensibility. The seat of the earls of Morley has a grand Georgian façade and a Robert Adam interior with original Chippendale furniture, Wedgwood china and portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds.
Boat Stories: Salmon Netting on the Taw & Torridge - North Devon
Salmon netting on the Taw & Torridge
Once upon a time almost everyone living by the Taw or Torridge in North Devon had access to a boat and tried to catch salmon. Licenses were introduced in the 1800s but for various reasons salmon numbers continued to dwindle. In 2002 the riparian owners (the rods men) offered to buy out the remaining nets men on the estuary for £10,000 each. Only three boats refused the money and continued to fish. Watch this story, told by 84 year old Stephen Taylor and his wife Sheila, documenting a traditional method of fishing which may soon disappear forever.
Filmed & edited by Simon Vacher. Music by Becki Driscoll & Nick Wyke (English Fiddle) Directed & produced by Jo Stewart-Smith
boatstories.co.uk
www,northdevonmovingimage.org.uk