We have included a general North Devon Area Illustrated map which shows how Bideford is located in relation to the other major towns in the area such as Barnstaple, Braunton, Croyde, Woolacombe, Combe Martin, Lynton, Lynmouth, South Molton, Tiverton, Bude, Holsworthy and Great Torrington. On the more detailed map below you can use the links to view area and village picture tours, just click on the titles Abbotsham, Appledore, Bideford, Buckland Brewer, Bucks Mills, Clovelly, Ford & Fairy Cross, Hartland, Horns Cross, Instow, Parkham, Woolsery (Woolfardisworthy), Westward Ho!or click on the green arrows at the bottom of each page for North Devon Focus "Coast & Country Picture Tour". For more information, links to feature pages and online shopping please visit the North Devon Focus Home Page. Head over to Bideford, exit the M5 at Junction 27 and follow the signs for Barnstaple/Bideford on the A361 North Devon Link Road. The nearest railway station is at Barnstaple. The Tarka Line, one of the Great Scenic railways of Devon and Cornwall, runs for 39 miles between Exeter and Barnstaple, following the gentle river valleys of the Yeo and Taw. From Eggesford to Barnstaple the line forms part of the Tarka Trail, a 180 mile long distance route tracing the journeys of 'Tarka the Otter' in Henry Williamson's classic novel. Click here to buy Devon train tickets. BE PREPARED If you are planning your route for leisure or business use the following links to buy maps and guides online. Area Map References, Ordnance Survey"Explorer"Weatherproof Clovelly & Hartland OS E126 , Weatherproof Bideford, Ilfracombe & Barnstaple OS E139, "Landranger"Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Lynton & Bideford OS L180, Landranger Bude and Clovelly OS L190. Holsworthy & Launceston OS 112 - OL9 Exmoor OS Explorer 1:25 000 scale - digital maps - Anquet Technology - Weatherproof Exmoor - OS EOL 9