New to North Devon Roads - routes/tips please!

Clare Grant replied on 03/05/2022 11:36

Posted on 03/05/2022 11:36

Hello all - looking for some advice on best routes in North Devon!  We have an airstream, and are booked at Stowford Village campsite this May.  We are newbies of 2 years, and have so far only taken her local to us in Sussex /East Sussex/Surrey, being really careful with routes.  But this trip is with other friends/family in mind, so we haven’t had the luxury of choosing the most practical part of the country to tow an airstream…

We’ve chosen the site itself as it accepts twin axel, and the actual site access looks doable, but we’re acutely aware that we are big and cumbersome at the best of times, let alone for North Devon roads, and particularly when it comes to turning.  We want to make sure that we get there safely ourselves, but also that we don’t cause upset /blockages for locals and other road users.  I’ve been using a combination of google earth and traditional maps to try and get a handle on road widths, angles and gradients, but I’d really appreciate any insight from those significantly more experienced than us, on the best way /possible way to get there.  Coming from Sussex and absolutely not looking for the fastest way - just any practical way??  🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

DEBSC replied on 03/02/2023 12:10

Posted on 03/02/2023 11:10 by JollyKernow

There's still two massive potholes just past Stowford, luckily they're right at the side of the road. Saying that the road from Lynton Cross to Ilfracombe is even worse!

JK

Posted on 03/02/2023 12:10

You don’t even need to go that far JK, Barnstaple is dreadful at Barnhenge. Fremington, Bickington are no better. And there is a big one just before Mullacott Cross from Braunton.

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