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Mortehoe is a lovely picturesque village with an interesting history, a heritage centre as well as a couple of good pubs! It is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there are wonderful views as you walk out to Morte Point. Look closer and you will find an abundance of wildlife and flowers. For the able-bodied there is a lovely secluded beach at Rockham Bay with plenty of rock pools and sand as the tide recedes.
Mortehoe and Woolacombe are listed in the Doomsday Book. It has been notorious for smugglers and shipwreckers in the past and graves of sailors, from the wrecks, can be found in the 13th Century church of St Marys.
Woolacombe holds the 'England for Excellence Gold Award' for best family resort 1999 and was voted the Best British Beach in the Mail On Sunday - October 2000. Its beach has been voted one of Britain's best and lies between Morte Point and Baggy Point. This three-mile long stretch of golden sand has won both the blue flag and Premier Seaside Beach awards for it's cleanliness, water quality and facilities. Life guards ensure safe family swimming during the summer and surfers come from all over the country to enjoy the great waves and clean water.
Ilfracombe is the main town and approximately 15 mins drive away. It’s a Victorian town with a rich history and boasts the Landmark theatre which supports a wide range of local and national attractions. The picturesque harbour is home to fishing vessels and pleasure craft. Boat trips operate from the modern jetty, including excursions to Lundy Island on the traditional MS Oldenburg.
There are lots of events going on during the year, and here are the main highlights of 2008:
1st-9th May - North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival
27th-28th May - Tractor and Trailer Rides to Bull Point
(Tel:01271 870028)
20th-22nd June - Gold Coast Ocean Festival
1st-30th June - North Devon Festival
6th July - Woolacombe Sandcastle Competition
1st-3rd August - Mortehoe Scarecrow Festival
1st-3rd August - Woolacombe Creation Fest
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