NORTHAM BURROWS

Northam Burrows Country Park lies at the mouth of the Taw Torridge Estuary and is protected from the raging Atlantic Ocean by a famous Pebble Ridge which runs the length of the two mile stretch of beach at Westward Ho! The Burrows consist of over 600 acres of coastal grassland, sand dunes and salt marsh known as The Skern. This area certainly appears to be a bleak, barren wasteland, but looks can be deceptive. It is a designated site of scientific interest and although there is a dearth of vegetation on the actual pebble ridge save the odd sprig of sea spurge, the Burrows supports a variety of plant life including Dune Pansy, Glasswort, Sea Holly, Sharp Rush and Storksbill. The saviour of the Sand Dunes is Marram Grass which grows vigorously in this inhospitable landscape. This common land is shared happily by all manner of tiny creatures, birds, butterflies, horses and sheep as well as golfers and walkers. The oldest links course in England is sited within the park and a separate section is set aside for local horse riding stables. All in all it is a splendid asset to the Bideford Bay area and is enjoyed come rain or shine by locals and visitors throughout the year. (Extract: For full editorial on Northam Burrows and the Pebbleridge visit Northam Burrows Country Park. Beyond the Pebble Ridge. Focus on the Northam Burrows Country Park (thenorthdevonfocus.co.uk) 

WHAT TO SEE AROUND NORTHAM BURROWS

ROYAL NORTH DEVON GOLF CLUB

BURROWS CENTRE 

 Museum - Cafe - Toilets - Souvenir Shop - Information 

Contact Torridge Council or the Park Ranger for detailed information on what's on, flora and fauna, wildlife, walks, annual events & kids activities, dog walking, opening times and charges. 

SANDYMERE 

PEBBLE RIDGE

NORTHAM - WESTWARD HO!

DUNES

THE SKERN & SKERNSCAPES

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SPECTACULAR VIEWS

TAW/TORRIDGE CONFLUENCE

APPLEDORE & INSTOW

APPLEDORE LIFEBOAT STATION

ACROSS THE ESTUARY TO BRAUNTON BURROWS (NORTH DEVON BIOSPSHERE), CROW POINT

LOOKING OUT ACROSS WESTWARD HO! BEACH, SANDYMERE & THE BAR

STUNNING VIEWS OF THE NORTH DEVON COAST

NB. "The  Burrows is Common land and still actively grazed by the 'Potwallopers' of the ancient manor of Northam .  The rights of common are to graze 1200 sheep and 100 horses  plus the right to "air and exercise" which is taken as the right of pedestrian access.  In the summer months and holiday season there is a toll charge for the passage of vehicles onto the common."

Please take care when walking around or dog walking, you are advised to keep dogs on leads to protect, sheep. Please be aware of precious flora and fauna including ground nesting birds.