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Appledore

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Appledore

Appledore is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Bideford, 34km from Atlantic Highway (A39).

Appledore is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,161, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Appledore sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Appledore to your route.

About Appledore

Appledore Football Club is a football club based in Appledore, Devon, England. They are currently members of the Devon League and play at Marshford.

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Appledore offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Appledore located?

Appledore is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0500 latitude, -4.2000 longitude.

What is the population of Appledore?

Appledore has a population of approximately 2,161 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,161
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.0500, -4.2000

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Appledore

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Clovelly

Impossibly steep cobbled fishing village cascading down to a tiny harbour, where donkeys once carried goods and no cars are permitted.

15 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Hartland Quay

Savage stretch of North Devon coast where contorted rock strata zigzag into the Atlantic, reached by a dead-end road down the cliffs to a 16th-century harbour site and pub. Shipwreck country with a small museum.

24 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Atlantic Highway (A39)

Spectacular coastal road running through north Devon and Cornwall past dramatic cliffs, surfing beaches and picturesque harbour villages.

34 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Porlock Hill

Britain's steepest A-road, where the A39 climbs out of Porlock onto Exmoor at gradients up to 1-in-4 with two severe hairpins. A scenic Victorian toll road offers a gentler coastal alternative.

44 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Wistman's Wood

Stunted, moss-drowned oaks growing between granite boulders form one of Britain's last high-altitude temperate rainforests, long linked with Druid legend. A 20-minute walk from the Two Bridges car park on Dartmoor.

55 km · about 65 min drive

national park

Dartmoor National Park

Wild and ancient moorland dotted with granite tors, Bronze Age settlements and roaming Dartmoor ponies across 368 square miles of Devon.

57 km · about 65 min drive

waterfall

St Nectan's Glen

A mystical 60-foot waterfall that bores through a holed rock in a fern-draped wooded glen near Tintagel.

57 km · about 65 min drive

beach

Rhossili Bay

A sweeping three-mile beach on the Gower Peninsula with dramatic cliff views, Worm's Head promontory, and powerful surf.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Appledore

  • 24 kmHartland QuaySavage stretch of North Devon coast where contorted rock strata zigzag into the Atlantic, reached by a dead-end road down the cliffs to a 16th-century harbour site and pub. Shipwreck country with a small museum.
  • 34 kmAtlantic Highway (A39)Spectacular coastal road running through north Devon and Cornwall past dramatic cliffs, surfing beaches and picturesque harbour villages.
  • 44 kmPorlock HillBritain's steepest A-road, where the A39 climbs out of Porlock onto Exmoor at gradients up to 1-in-4 with two severe hairpins. A scenic Victorian toll road offers a gentler coastal alternative.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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