Clovelly Beach

Clovelly set into a steep hillside, is one of the most famous villages in the world.

Clovelly has a single cobbled high street winds its way down the hillside to the ancient Clovelly harbour, through traditional whitewashed cottages festooned with fuchsias and geraniums - the street dropping 400ft (half a mile) as it winds its way through Clovelly's 16th century cottages to the harbour.

Traffic is banned from the high street, visitors parking at the top of the hill adjacent to Clovelly Heritage Centre. For a small fee, a landrover service ferries visitors up and down the steep hill via a back road, to the harbourside Red Lion Public House.

The street of Clovelly are too steep for motor vehicles, hence why for centuries, donkeys were used for getting up and down the street. Donkeys still live at the the top of the hill where children can have a donkey ride in the summer.

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Activities

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Clovelly Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Clovelly with a trip to Clovelly Harbour. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Fisherman's Cottage

Find out about the history of Clovelly with a stop at Fisherman's Cottage. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Kingsley Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kingsley Museum during your trip to Clovelly. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

The Milky Way Adventure Park

Enjoy an outing to The Milky Way Adventure Park during your stay in Clovelly. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Mouth Mill Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mouth Mill Beach during your trip to Bideford? Wander the marina or discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Bucks Mills Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bucks Mills Beach during your trip to Bideford? Stroll along the marina or discover the countryside in this quaint area.

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