Roundhouse beside the Tarka Trail 17 Church of St. John the Baptist The Doomsday Book place name for the INSTOW area around the church was Iohannestou, which became Instow in time. It means Time and tide are with us ‘John’s holy place’, though it’s unclear how it came to get this name exactly (see the 0 100m 200m 300m 400m 500m book Instow – A History for more details). The current church dates to the 14th Century. ) T Bus Stop Telephone Toilet View Point Public Footpath Kiosk

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To Barnstaple via Isley Marsh RSPB Reserve & Fremington Quay Instow from Appledore H N Church of St John the Baptist

l i 15 North Devon Cricket Club a Braunton Burrows r T Founded in 1823 it’s one of the oldest in the county Picnic Site a k & r and home club to well-known cricket umpire a Roundhouse T David Shepherd. Spend a few overs by the beach, without going to the West Indies. Howzat for relaxation! In season visitors are welcome, with To Barnstaple via Fremington B3233 refreshments available in the lovely thatched pavilion.Tel. 01271 860633 14 Marine Conservation 16 ‘Heron’ Instow in Bloom champions the Marine Conservation Instow in Bloom’s first artistic commission, this Society’s ‘Adopt-A-Beach’ campaign, conducting 15 willow sculpture was created by local artisans 18 Arromanches Camp quarterly beach litter surveys. Over 50% of such litter is ‘Heron’ Geoff Stainthorp and Duncan Bachell, with advice Instow is twinned with the French town plastic, which doesn’t biodegrade. It’s merely worn Heron from Serena de la Hey (the willow worker of Arromanches, one of the staging down into plankton-like pieces that enter the marine Car Park who created the giant man on areas for the 1944 Normandy Landings. food chain to the detriment of animals and diners alike. the M5 near Bridgwater). Instow was a hub for preparations for Operation Overlord and still has an Instow Beach from the Jetty amphibious military presence at the Heron Camp.

s 16 e Old Instow n 18 Windmill Ruin 10 The Commodore Hotel u Rectory Lane This fine 3 star hotel has been owned and Church of St John the Baptist managed by the Woolaway Family since 1969. D 13 The Wayfarer 17 It is noted for its good food and hospitality and Enjoy real ales and hearty home- R is proud to serve fresh Westcountry meats, style food at Instow’s oldest pub. poultry and fish. Non-residents welcome. Fresh local fish a speciality. The o Tel. 01271 860347 beer garden has ample space for 14 l T parking bikes. B&B available. l Tel. 01271 860342 i n 12 The Boathouse g d Popular with locals and visitors alike this bar and restaurant n y E a specialises in seafood, much of it caught locally. Charming ne H a W L y service, gorgeous sunsets and occasional live music only add te s North Devon’s Biosphere Reserve ) n to the mix. Tel. 01271 861292 13 A i Centred on the ecologically diverse dune 12 l 11 Decks Restaurant system of Braunton Burrows opposite Appledore and the MV Boy Lee 11 l h AA and Good Food Guide recommended s Instow, the Reserve extends up both the 9 Boy Lee Taw and Torridge river catchments, and out c restaurant serving dishes inspired by the best fresh Local fisherman Mick Hook local produce. Weddings and parties catered for. beyond Lundy Island. This reflects the lands his catch at the slipway a Kiln Close Lane Tel. 01271 860671 interconnectedness of the natural world below The Commodore. where effective conservation springs from

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H 8 This family run store is part butcher, fishmonger, grocer and baker. It a l Car Park l specialises in fine foods and local produce (especially cheese, meat, poultry and T ne fish), plus freshly made sandwiches/baguettes to order. Tel. 01271 860310 La e ) dg ri 5 The Bar Braunton Burrows from Worlington Hill Mick Hook’s chalkboard Jetty B 7 This contemporary bar and restaurant has a lovely 6 waterfront location close to the village shops and Tarka Trail. Quay Raddy Lane 8 The Original ‘Verging on a Meadow’ The menu features homemade dishes and local produce. 5 Epitomising Instow in Bloom’s philosophy of There is bike parking opposite. Tel. 01271 860624 ‘blending horticulture with nature’ this verge-cum-meadow allows exotic grassland species like Camassia to flourish alongside 4 New Road wildflowers, for the benefit of the eye and Marsh Lane local wildlife. Look out for newer versions at either end of the village. Instow’s old Signal Box 4 Instow Signal Box Built around 1873 this was the first Grade 2 listed building of its kind in the UK. The Quay 2 Managed by the Bideford and Instow 3 il Railway Group, this living museum can a r T normally be found open on Sundays and

3 North Devon Yacht Club a k Bank Holidays throughout the summer. r The club has been an integral part of a village life since it was founded in T 1 Camassias at ‘Verging on a Meadow’ 1905. It has an annual Open Week in B3233 August. Tel. 01271 861390 To Bideford via Lime Kiln, Tapeley Park & Bideford Railway Heritage Centre 1 ‘Juncus’ 2 Tarka Trail ‘Juncus’ This oak sculpture by Hartland-based artist Inspired by Henry Williamson’s classic Paul Anderson was inspired by local rushes 1927 novel ‘Tarka the Otter’, this cycle (Juncus species). The surrounding wet route runs between Braunton to the ground planting was designed by Rose north and Meeth to the south. It also links Gallagher. Commissioned by Instow in in with the wider cycle, rail and ferry Bloom in 2001, ‘Juncus’ is one of several networks. For more info, and to access locally distinct gateway sculptures. You can the downloadable Audio Trail, go to see more of Paul’s work at the Eden Project, www.devon.gov.uk/tarkatrail. as well as Broomhill Sculpture Gardens near Sea Cadets on the Torridge Barnstaple. View from Raddy Farm towards Bideford

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‘Having arrived on spec we were delighted to find a haven for a delightful few days. The locals were also extremely friendly and had plenty of advice to offer.’ Recent visitors.

Apart from being really useful, we hope this brochure prompts you to think about the footprints you leave as you enjoy yourselves on your travels. A duty of care can help to ensure that the places we visit - and their often fragile beauty - remain for future generations. Please think locally to act globally. Be the change you wish to see in the world. Leave it better for your visit. Thanks. J

For more info on our village, including accommodation, please visit www.instow.net. Or just ask a friendly local.

Coming and Going Traveline (buses are frequent) – 0871 200 22 33 Tarka Trail Cycle Hire (Barnstaple Station) – 01271 324202 Biketrail Cycles (Fremington Quay) – 01271 372586 Bideford Cycle Hire (near the old Station) – 01237 424123 MS Oldenburg (Lundy Island from Bideford) – 01271 863636

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This brochure was produced by Instow in Bloom with the aid of a grant by our County Councillor, Rodney Cann. Thanks to Sandra Yeo, Peter Yeo, Judy James and Bruce Cramp for the use of their photographs. Time and tide are with us Map and all images are copyright protected.