North Devon Maritime Museum Shipyard Trail Launch

Torridge Shipyard Trail North Devon Maritime Museum

Along the east bank of the River Torridge the South West Coast Path between Appledore and Bideford passes the sites of historic and active ship yards. Locally known as the ship yard path this was used by workers on their way to and from work in the yards. The walk takes about 1½ – 2 hours. The accompanying website contains information about the different yards history and ships launched.

On Saturday 19 September the trail will be launched with groups setting off from North Devon Maritime Museum, Appledore and Pannier Pantry, Bideford.

Walkers can visit the North Devon Maritime Museum with a display about shipbuilding plus exhibits on all things maritime and collect information about the trail.

At the Pannier Pantry in Bideford there will be an exhibition about the Trail, the Young Shipbuilders project involving local schools and restoration of Jane Hannah MacDonald III the last rowed lifeboat based at Appledore 1910-1922.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1030-1500

Location & directions

North Devon Maritime Museum Appledore, Odun Road, Appledore, Devon, Ex39 1PT

Directions:

Car park opposite museum in Odun Road

Contact on day:

Amanda

Telephone number:

+447917192949

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Stairs to upper floors of museum - no lift If walking along trail please note it follows south west coast path well signed from Appledore to Bideford - The walk takes about 1½ – 2 hours. Walk not accessible for wheelchairs, some parts can be slippery when wet There are buses between Appledore and Bideford if not wanting to walk both ways

Additional information

Visitors will be able to collect information about walk route at museum Walkers will also be starting from Pannier Pantry Bideford - see separate listing Trail website at: https://barthh.org/shipyard-trail/

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s)

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