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Enjoy a lazy
Sunday afternoon trying out one of the many
walks recommended in the guide. For example, if
you fancy a gentle stroll through the
countryside, try Walk number 1. Bosllow.
This is a beautiful scenic moor land walk where
you pass a group of stones known as the ‘Nine
Maidens’, which would have been used for various
religious rites throughout the year.
Alternatively if you would like to take in some
historical sites then Walk number 3.
Tintagel Castle is for you. The walk
takes you through the village of Tintagel and
out along the cliff path to visit the legendary
castle of King Arthur and Merlin’s Cave. All
along the path you will find wonderful views and
a wealth of wildlife.
In the
book, you'll also find...
Northam
2 miles N of Bideford on the
A386
Northam is
said to have been where Hubba the Dane attacked
Devon and was repelled by either Alfred the
Great or the Earl of Devon. Another tale
recounts that in 1069AD, three years after King
Harold had been slain at the Battle of Hastings,
his three sons landed at Northam in an attempt
to regain their father’s throne. They came from
Ireland with an invasion force of more than 60
ships but their rebellion was mercilessly
suppressed at a site just to the south of the
town. To this day, it is known as xe "Northam:Bloody
Corner"Bloody Corner.
Weare Giffard
5 miles S of Bideford off the
A386
This appealing village claims to
be the longest riverside village in England,
straggling for almost two miles along the banks
of the Torridge. Weare Giffard (pronounced
Jiffard) has a charm all its own, suspended
in time it seems to belong to the more peaceful
days of half a century ago. The villagers have
even refused to have full street lighting
installed, so avoiding the “street furniture”
that blemishes so many attractive places. | 
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