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Croyde Devon CAM
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Hebridean Sheep
Place: Croyde
Category: Nature
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About: The unusual sight of Hebridean Sheep at Croyde.
Photograph Added: 13th December 2006
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Croyde Bay
Place: Croyde
Category: Beaches
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About: Looking across the popular surfing spot of Croyde Bay.
Photograph Added: 3rd November 2006
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Surfers At Croyde Beach
Place: Croyde
Category: Surfing
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About: A pair of surfers examining the surfing conditions at Croyde Beach. Croyde is one of the most popular surfing spots in Devon.
Photograph Added: 7th June 2006
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About Croyde Devon.
Croyde is located, south west of Illfracombe on the B3231, in North Devon.
Croyde is known to have been inhabited since the Stone Age. Flint tools and arrowheads are still found in the fields near by. The Vikings were the first settlers and it is from them that the stream "Crydda" and the village take their name. The oldest building in Croyde is St Helen's Chapel in Cott Lane which was built in the 12th century by the Celtic Saint Endelentia. Also in this lane is Chapel Farm Gallery and Craft Centre which is a well established gallery for talented local artists. From here it is possible to walk through to the peaceful setting of St Helen's Priory gardens and enjoy a classic Devonshire cream tea.
Croyde, the village, is steeped in old-world charm and is a delightful coastal community of colour washed thatched cottages with a little stream that meanders its way through the village to a beautiful sandy bay.
Today there has been a great input into the area by the young surfing community and walkers. Croyde is said by many to be the best surfing beach in the UK. The village has a perfect blend of picturesque charm and now with the surfers a buzz of life! Many surf shops are to be found where equipment is available to hire or buy and expert advice and tuition is available and yet Croyde really has to a great extent remained unspoilt.
The surrounding countryside has some outstandingly scenery and is just perfect for walkers. Nearby is Baggy Point which is managed by the National Trust and Croyde sand dunes that are a Site of Special Scientific Interest and have an abundance of interesting wildlife.
When in need of a break from riding the waves or rambling in the countryside Croyde has a special selection of character eating and drinking places to suit all tastes.
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