North Devon
Singles in and around Barnstaple
Barnstaple is North Devon's main town, a busy market centre on the River Taw and the start of the Tarka Trail. For a first date there's a coffee near the Pannier Market, a walk or cycle on the Tarka Trail, or a stroll over the Long Bridge. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Barnstaple
Three easy places to meet someone new in Barnstaple. Check opening times before you go.
The Pannier Market and Butchers Row
A historic covered market with stalls, cafés and local food. Easy and public, and busiest on market days.
The Tarka Trail by the River Taw
A flat path along the old railway beside the river, good for walking or cycling, with benches and views over the estuary. Pick a short stretch.
The Long Bridge and the riverside
A long stone bridge over the Taw, with the quay and a riverside walk close by. A pleasant, easy place to meet.
Around Barnstaple
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Barnstaple town centre, Pilton, Bickington, Braunton, Fremington, Landkey and Instow.
Getting there: Barnstaple station is the end of the Tarka Line, with trains to Exeter. Buses link the town with Bideford, Ilfracombe, Braunton and Exeter, and the A361 is the main road.
Go Devon Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Barnstaple and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Barnstaple
What is a good first date in Barnstaple?
There are plenty of easy options: a coffee near the Pannier Market, a walk on the Tarka Trail and a stroll over the Long Bridge. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Barnstaple?
Barnstaple station is the end of the Tarka Line, with trains to Exeter. Buses link the town with Bideford, Ilfracombe, Braunton and Exeter, and the A361 is the main road.
Can I join Go Devon Dating from Barnstaple?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Devon Dating covers the whole county, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Barnstaple?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.