There are many activities within a short
distance of the park. To the north are the villages of Woolacombe
(with its blue flag beach, Ilfracombe and Combe Martin; to the east
is Barnstaple and to the south Bideford, Westward Ho! and Clovelly;
to the west is Braunton, Saunton and Croyde. Around these
areas, as you would expect, are numerous attractions comprising - farm
parks, wildlife parks, castles, gardens, swimming pools, horse riding,
golf course, fishing lakes and not forgetting the beaches and surfing. Across the road from Chivenor Caravan Park is the Tarka Trail.
This is a 180 mile recreational route of farmland, moorland and rugged
coastline. It traces the journey of Henry Williamson's famous 'Tarka
the Otter'. The trail follows cycleways, footpaths and quiet country
lanes. Parts of it can be cycled or walked (or both, so bring your
bikes and walking boots! Bicycles can be hired from various
locations along the route and in Braunton. The park is also ideally placed to visit the Unesco World Biosphere Reserve
at Braunton Burrows. This area is the first of its type in the
country, and covers 6km along the shore and 2km inland. The Burrows
is renowned for its diversity and abundance of plants. In this area
is the Great Field of Braunton Marsh which is an example of medieval open field
farming. The 142ha was originally farmed communally in unfenced
strips. If you want to travel a little further afield - how about Lundy Island.
This is an island of outstanding natural beauty about 11 miles off the coast of
North Devon. The MS Oldenburg takes both day and staying visitors
from both Bideford and Ilfracombe. If all this is too energetic for you, then come and just relax on our holiday
park, and soak up the atmosphere in one of the many country pubs; two of which
are only 15 minutes walk away from the site. For all dog owners - If you need your dog
looking after for a day whilst you explore North Devon - 'Dogsmart'
at Mullacott Cross, Ilfracombe offer a 'Doggy Creche' facility.
Please contact them directly on 01271 879748 for further details. Produced by Barnstaple T.I.C. the following
information gives a guide to which beaches dogs can and can't go on.
If you require a leaflet giving the areas on beaches where dogs are
allowed please contact Barnstaple Tourist Information Centre 01271 375000. Some Places of Interest for you to Visit
- Events for 2007 (more events will be added
throughout the season) -
Chivenor Caravan Park, Chivenor Cross, Nr. Barnstaple, North Devon. EX31 4BN. Tel 01271 812217.