North Devon
Singles in and around Bideford
Bideford is a pretty estuary town on the River Torridge, with a long old bridge, a lively quay and the beaches of the north Devon coast close by. For a first date there's a stroll along the quay, a walk on the Tarka Trail, or a visit to RHS Rosemoor. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Bideford
Three easy places to meet someone new in Bideford. Check opening times before you go.
Bideford Quay and the Long Bridge
A wide quay beside the river, with benches, cafés and a medieval bridge of many arches. Easy, public and pretty.
The Tarka Trail
A flat path along the old railway, good for walking or cycling, with views over the Torridge estuary. Choose a short section and turn back when you like.
RHS Rosemoor
A large garden near Great Torrington, run by the Royal Horticultural Society. It is ticketed, so check prices and opening times before you go.
Around Bideford
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Bideford town centre, East the Water, Northam, Westward Ho, Appledore and Great Torrington.
Getting there: Bideford has no railway station. Buses link the town with Barnstaple, Westward Ho and Great Torrington, and the A39 Atlantic Highway is the main road. Check bus times before you travel if you are not driving.
Go Devon Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Bideford 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 Bideford
What is a good first date in Bideford?
There are plenty of easy options: a stroll along the quay, a walk on the Tarka Trail and a visit to RHS Rosemoor. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Bideford?
Bideford has no railway station. Buses link the town with Barnstaple, Westward Ho and Great Torrington, and the A39 Atlantic Highway is the main road. Check bus times before you travel if you are not driving.
Can I join Go Devon Dating from Bideford?
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 Bideford?
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.