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Bideford
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Bideford
Bideford works well as a base: 5 minutes from Appledore, 14km from A39 Atlantic Highway (Barnstaple to Bude).
Bideford is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 28,672, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Bideford 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 Bideford to your route.
About Bideford
Bideford ( BID-ə-fərd) is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon, South West England. It is the main town of the Torridge local government district.
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Where is Bideford located?
Bideford is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0168 latitude, -4.2083 longitude.
What is the population of Bideford?
Bideford has a population of approximately 28,672 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 28,672
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.0168, -4.2083
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
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 Bideford
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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
A39 Atlantic Highway (Barnstaple to Bude)
The North Devon and Cornwall coast road with sea glimpses, steep combes and access to Clovelly and Hartland.
14 km · about 25 min drive
beach
Woolacombe Beach
Three miles of west-facing golden sand backed by dunes, consistently rated among Britain's best beaches for surfing and families.
17 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Hartland Point
A dramatic right-angled turn in the coast where Devon's cliffs meet the Atlantic, with a lighthouse below and notorious wrecks offshore.
22 km · about 25 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.
23 km · about 25 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Valley of Rocks, Exmoor
A dry U-shaped valley of rock towers above the sea near Lynton, grazed by feral goats.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Bideford
- Right hereA39 Atlantic Highway (Barnstaple to Bude)The North Devon and Cornwall coast road with sea glimpses, steep combes and access to Clovelly and Hartland.
- 22 kmHartland PointA dramatic right-angled turn in the coast where Devon's cliffs meet the Atlantic, with a lighthouse below and notorious wrecks offshore.
- 23 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.
- 31 kmAtlantic Highway (A39)Spectacular coastal road running through north Devon and Cornwall past dramatic cliffs, surfing beaches and picturesque harbour villages.
- 37 kmCountisbury HillA long 1-in-4 climb on the A39 out of Lynmouth onto Exmoor, with sweeping views over the Bristol Channel.
- 42 kmTarr StepsA 17-span prehistoric-style clapper bridge across the River Barle on Exmoor, repeatedly rebuilt after floods.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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