Instow–Appledore ferry
Seasonal passenger ferry across the Torridge estuary between Instow and Appledore, Devon.
At a glance
| Source | Author | Role | In one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 089 a Comprehensive Guide to Devon | Diagram Club | journey waypoint | A bike-carrying ferry that runs only at high tide. |
#089 A comprehensive guide to Devon — Diagram Club (2026)
Source: 089 a Comprehensive Guide to Devon · Original · Readwise highlight
It means you can cycle on both sides of some water, which is the dream. The Instow-Appledore ferry is run at specific high-tide times of day when there is enough water in the tidal River Torridge.
- Role: journey waypoint
- In the article: He loves a ferry that takes bikes, because it lets you cycle both sides of the water. It runs only at high tide, when the Torridge is deep enough, and he enjoys its quiz-style safety announcements.
- Why it matters: A small pleasure on the route; minor.