Appledore

Bideford Harbour oversees the management of moorings along 300 meters of quay frontage situated between the two Bideford bridges. When considering mooring a vessel in Bideford, please contact the team to discuss specific requirements.For short visits visitor moorings for durations of up to one month are available. It is essential to coordinate and receive approval from the Harbour Master in advance to utilize these moorings. Vessels exceeding 50 meters in length must have a pilot on board. The quay can be accessed twice daily during the tide cycle for vessels with an approximate draught of 2 meters. Additionally, on spring tides, access is available twice daily for vessels with draughts of up to 5 meters.The NAABSA berth is level and diligently maintained, with the assistance of our Fuchs crane.Bideford is accustomed to handling ships measuring over 90 meters in length with draughts of 4.5 meters or greater. These vessels often export of clay sourced from local quarries, destined for Europe, particularly in southern Spain.