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The official Tourist Information Centre for Barnstaple, the capital of North Devon. We offer comprehensive information on where to stay, what to do and where to go in North Devon

Visit one of North Devon's Tourist Information Centres on arrival to buy an Ordnance Survey Map, a walks book or leaflet, or get some free advice. Ask which map is suitable. First time in the area? - try Heddons Mouth (NT) from Hunters Inn, OS grid ref. SS 655 483; or Baggy Point (NT) from OS grid ref. SS 432 397; or Peppercombe (NT) from OS grid ref. SS 384 232. Country Eggesford Forest (FC) offers extensive woodland paths and cycle trails - ask for a free leaflet at a Tourist Information Centre, on arrival. Arlington Estate (NT), from OS grid ref. SS 610 384, woodland paths: wild flowers in abundance, red deer. Tarka Trail (180 miles long figure-of-8 path based on Barnstaple). Opening Times: All year, daily, dawn to dusk. Admission Charges: Anglers: Adult: £5.00 Child: £3.00; Visitors £1.00 or 50p Dogs admitted: Yes - must be on lead, 50p fee. Still water trout SWW reservoirs, especially Wistland Pound (9 miles north-east of Barnstaple) and Wimbleball, 575 acres lake, bank or boat angling (Exmoor, near Bampton). Licence required. Blakewell Fisheries: trout lake 2 miles north of Barnstaple, off B3230. River game Salmon and sea trout runs on rivers Taw, Torridge and East River Lyn. Licences available from tackle shops, including Kingfisher, 22 Castle Street, Barnstaple, tel: 01271 344919 (free advice readily given).