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johngayton Says: There's some great fishing to be had (done?) in the Bristol Channel and Combe Martin is as good a place as any to launch your boat. The beach slopes gently into the water and the sand is firm enough to drive a towing vehicle down to it.Then get your rods out - there's some...
johngayton Says: The Foc'sle Inn sits right on the seawall and when the sun's out is the perfect spot to soak up a few rays and enjoy the beach without having to do anything as energetic as lying on a towel on the sand.As a building it's unprettily utilitarian but the beer is good (Exmoor...
johngayton Says: Combe Martin doesn't have the miles of golden sand found at many other North Devon resorts but the beach here nevertheless is a delight. There's a pleasant little half-moon of fine grey sand for the beach loungers, even when the tide is in, and as the tide receeds it leaves...
A Pub Which Itself Is A Tourist Destination!
johngayton Says: The Pack o' Cards is definitely a totally unique pub. It was built in 1690 as a private house by a guy called George Ley, a member of the local gentry, to celebrate a major card win and old George certainly knew how to rub it in!The house was built on a plot of land...
Another Of Devon's Scenic Bus Journeys
johngayton Says: Combe Martin is well served by local bus services from Barnstaple, via Ilfracombe, with buses running hourly during the day. Two companies operate the route; First Devon (hourly) and the locally-based Filers (two-hourly). The First buses require a change at Ilfracombe from...
johngayton Says: ...that leads from the church to the bay (and vice-versa of course).This is a pleasant stroll and gives you a feel for the village as a village as opposed to a tourist resort. The houses are well kept and very individual.However the road itself was built in the days before...
johngayton Says: If bowls is your thing then Combe Martin is the place to visit. There's locally-acclaimed six rink green and a smart-looking clubhouse with awell-stocked bar and by all accounts visiting bowlers are always more than welcomed. I assume that keen bowlers always bring their...
johngayton Says: The Tourist Information Centre (TIC) here in Combe Martin will be more than willing to assist with any queries or assistance. The little TIC is staffed by friendly, knowledgeable, locals and can help with such diverse matters as booking accommodation or travel planning as...
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The Pack o' Cards is definitely a totally unique pub. It was built in 1690 as a private house by a guy called George Ley, a member of the local gentry, to...
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Two Ends - and a long bit in the middle!
Combe Martin is a pretty unique village (and uniquely pretty too) on the North Devon coast. The word "Combe" derives from the Old English "Cumb", meaning wooded valley, and the village follows the...
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