Discover Georgeham

These topics offer different perspectives for planning your trip. If you’d like to go walking, the route is the most tangible activity; if you’re interested in architectural history, the Writing Hut of Henry Williamson and St George’s House represent other aspects of the area.

Landscape and protected areas

The entire parish of Georgeham lies within the transition zone of the UNESCO North Devon Biosphere. More than half of the parish lies within the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The two designations differ in their geographical scope: the biosphere transition zone covers the whole parish, while the AONB covers more than half of it. This places the landscape in context both at parish level and across a larger part of the area.

Walking trail from Georgeham to Putsborough

The walking trail from Georgeham to Putsborough follows a public footpath through grassy pastures and along the edge of a harvested field. The route therefore has a direct connection to pastureland and field edges. The protected-area designations, by contrast, put the parish as a whole in context. For planning purposes, these offer different perspectives: a specific walking route and the broader landscape setting.

Behind a large wooden gate, a bench on the walking trail offers panoramic views of the coast from Putsborough to Woolacombe and beyond. It adds a named viewpoint to the route. Route features can also change over time.

There is a car park for the walking trail in Georgeham. The approach to the start of the trail is via village roads with steep gradients. Terrain, access conditions, car park availability and route features can change, so check current conditions before setting out. Take the gradients into account.

Listed buildings and history

The Writing Hut of Henry Williamson is a Grade II listed building. The author Henry Williamson built the hut between 1929 and 1930. Its construction dates and connection with the author give this building a specific literary-historical significance.

St George’s House is a Christian outdoor centre in the adjoining former rectory and is also a Grade II listed building. At St George’s House, the focus is on its role as an outdoor centre and the building’s former use; the Writing Hut is chiefly associated with its builder and construction dates. The two buildings therefore offer different historical points of interest.

Drinks at the Kings Arms

The Kings Arms in Georgeham serves Devon ales and Devon cider. The drinks selection may change. If you’re planning on this particular selection, check in advance that it is still available.

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