Port of Bideford (GBBID): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bideford (UN/LOCODE GBBID) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. It sits at 51.0333° N, 4.2000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Bristol Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- England SW Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bideford
Where is Port of Bideford located?
Port of Bideford is a seaport located in United Kingdom, on the Bristol Channel. Its coordinates are 51.0333° N, 4.2000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bideford?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bideford is GBBID — country code GB, location code BID.
How deep is Port of Bideford?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bideford has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Bideford require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bideford.
What type of harbor is Port of Bideford?
Port of Bideford is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bideford have?
Port of Bideford is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bideford are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35150), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →