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DIRECTIONS
Skern Lodge, Appledore, North Devon EX39 1NG
Organising a Coach
Many large groups come by private coach. We use a local reliable firm whose prices have always been competative. Contact us to obtain a quote for your coach journey.
Public Transport
The nearest railway station is Barnstaple (9 miles away)
Main coach stop is in Bideford (3 miles away)
Local buses from Barnstpale run into Appledore during the day and early evening later buses can be caught to Bideford.
With advance notice and for a small supplement collection can easily be arranged.
By Car
From the M5 Southbound
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M5 South towards Exeter
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Exit at junction 27, follow signs to North Devon , Barnstaple on the A361
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Continue to Bideford on the A39
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Cross the new high level Bideford bridge
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Turn right (roundabout)
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Follow A386 signs to Appledore. Continue down the hill and through Appledore along the Quay. Stay on the same road for a further ½ mile leaving Appledore.
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Skern Lodge is just before the Watertown sign and opposite Watertown Garage and our drive is clearly marked on the left.
Approach Bideford on A39 (from Bude)
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The A39 will take you to Bideford via Bude. At the roundabout just before the high level Torridge Bridge turn left, sign posted Appledore and Westward Ho!.
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Follow A386 signs to Appledore. Continue down the hill and through Appledore along the Quay. Stay on the same road for a further ½ mile leaving Appledore.
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Skern Lodge is just before the Watertown sign and opposite Watertown Garage and our drive is clearly marked on the left.
Approach Bideford on the A30
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Leave the A30 just before Okehampton on to the A386, sign posted Bideford. Follow the road for approximately 50 minutes.
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On arriving in Bideford drive straight through keeping the river on your right hand side.
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When you reach the roundabout go straight across.
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Follow A386 signs to Appledore. Continue down the hill and through Appledore along the Quay. Stay on the same road for a further ½ mile leaving Appledore.
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Skern Lodge is just before the Watertown sign and opposite Watertown Garage and our drive is clearly marked on the left.
HOW TO BE AN ECO DRIVER
The benefits of eco driving
By becoming a smarter driver you can:
- reduce your annual fuel bills
- cut your carbon emissions
- reduce wear and tear on the vehicle
- enjoy safer, less stressful journeys
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| If you don’t need it, don’t use it - | consider alternatives: ride a bike, walk, take public transport or car share |
| Combine your journeys - | take one long trip instead of lots of little ones |
| Don’t hang around – | plan your trip to avoid congestion, road works or getting lost |
| Leave promptly - | don't start the engine until you're ready to go |
| Scrape that ice - | rather than leave the car idling for a long period to warm up |
| Drive off from Cold - | Warming up the engine just wastes fuel and causes engine wear |
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| Change gear - | get into second and fourth fast |
| Step off the accelerator - | when slowing down or driving downhill |
| Check your revs - | change up before 2,500rpm (petrol) or 2,000rpm (diesel) |
| Easy does it - | accelerate gently and read the road ahead to avoid unnecessary braking |
| Switch it off - | turn the engine off if you're going to be stationary for more than a minute or two |
| Look ahead - | anticipate the road ahead and don't stop if you can help it |
| Watch that speed - | driving within the speed limit reduces fuel consumption |
ALL THOSE EXTRAS |
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| Shut it - | close your windows when you don’t need them |
| Don’t be a drag - | reduce your drag and ditch the roof-rack/luggage boxes/bike carrier |
| Lose weight - | clean junk out of the boot |
| Switch it off - | electrical load increases fuel consumption, so turn off your heated rear windscreen, demister blowers and headlights when you don't need them |
MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE |
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Do regular car maintenance checks |
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