The stretches of this 630 mile continuous coastal foopath which are immediately accessible from Cranham House are to Hartland Quay and Point to the north and Morwenstow and Bude to the south. We can supply you with an OS map and direct you to our wooded footpath in the garden which will lead you to the beach where you pick up the coastal path. This magical journey is for all lovers of the sea and countryside whether your interest is in art, photography, bird watching, botany, geology, history, archeology, landscape or rambling.
Cycling the North Devon/North Cornish Lanes
Because there are no main roads other than the A39 between Clovelly and Bude it is possible to cycle all day on unmarked tarmaced lanes which are virtually traffic free.
Recent visitors cycled from Rock in Cornwall to us for a 2 night stay and didn't even travel along a B road,
only green lanes, and experienced a thrilling sense of freedom and a whole day of stress free cycling.
The next day they did the triangle of Welcombe to Hartland Point then on to Clovelly and
back to us travelling only the unmarked yellow roads of their OS map.
We have undercover, entirely secure storage for your bikes as well as
a comfortable bed, hot bath and peace and quiet and a warm welcome.
Walking and Cycling Along The Tarka Trail
The 180 mile long Tarka Trail foot and cycle path passes through the North Devon countryside following the route made famous by Henry Williamson’s creation Tarka the Otter. Cycle Hire is readily available so you don’t have to bring your own.
The Tarka Line railway between Barnstaple and Exeter runs through one of Britain’s most picturesque routes following two river valleys of the Taw and Yeo.