WELCOME TO THE NORTH DEVON AREA



Area Co-ordinator: Magnus Proctor
Lives in: Barnstaple
Email: magnus@swym.org.uk
Mobile: 07969605991




About the North Devon Area

There are few places in Britain that can lay claim to such a wonderful combination of stunning landscapes. A coastline of spectacular cliffs, secret coves and golden beaches together with a hinterland of wild moorland, sparkling river valleys and lush rolling hills makes North Devon and Exmoor a very special place.

UNESCO recently gave world-wide acknowledgement to the North Devon landscape by designating it as the UK’s first new-style Biosphere Reserve – an area of international importance because of its diversity and abundance of rare plants and continuous human use from ancient times.

Countryside and coastal areas can be enjoyed via extensive walking and cycling trails including the Tarka and Ruby Trails. There are over 30 tourist attractions and a diverse programme of events and festivals throughout the year. Town and village centres and local markets give the region a distinctive flavour with the variety of food, drink and arts and crafts.

Main centres are Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Barnstaple, Bideford, Westward Ho!, Croyde, Lynton & Lynmouth, South Molton, Torrington, Holsworthy, Combe Martin and Lundy Island. There is a vibrant church community in both town and country with a great need amongst youth - church outreach includes hostels for homeless, drugs rehabilitation, internet cafe, outreach to surfers etc. but there is plenty more to be done.

Is North Devon the place for you?

Current Ministry Partners

Holy Trinity BarnstapleBarnstapleView more details

WINGSBidefordView more details

Current Vacancies

None currently available.



Image: © David Entrican 2006