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Bideford Bay

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Bideford Bay is a bay on the north Devon coast of England between Hartland Point and Baggy Point, into which the Torridge and Taw estuaries drain, and it borders the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of Hartland.

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Where is Bideford Bay, and which headlands mark its limits?

Bideford Bay lies on the north Devon coast of England between Hartland Point and Baggy Point. It opens into the Bristol Channel near the mouths of the Taw and Torridge.

Which rivers flow into Bideford Bay?

The Taw and Torridge enter the bay through a shared estuary. Bideford stands on the Torridge, while Barnstaple is associated with the Taw.

How is Bideford Bay connected to the Hartland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

Bideford Bay is not itself a separate AONB, but parts of its southern and western coastline border the protected Hartland landscape. The Hartland coast is known for cliffs, rocky shores, and views across the bay.

Can you see Lundy Island from Bideford Bay?

Lundy Island lies roughly 12 miles offshore in the Bristol Channel and can be visible from parts of the North Devon coast. Its position also provides some shelter for the bay.

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