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Lower Dean Farm, Dean, Trentishoe, Parracombe, EX31 4PJ, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01598 763565, Email, www.deanridingstables.co.uk
Riding holidays and superb hacking across Exmoor, with breathtaking moorland and coastal view, on quality well schooled horses and ponies.
Horse Riding
PO Box 575, Silverton, Devon, EX5 4WT, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 07960 630 900, Email, www.treasuretrails.co.uk
Treasure Trails are the quirky, fun & informative way to help you explore some of Devon’s hidden treats! Solve a Murder Mystery; Follow a Treasure Hunt; Carry out a Spy Mission! Fun Daycation for all the family!
Walking Route
Southdown, Yarnscombe, North Devon, EX31 3LZ, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01271 858791, Email, www.southdownadventure.com
Enjoy the ultimate day out at Southdown Adventure. Experience the thrills of Quad Biking on our three fabulous tracks. Also zorbing, clay shooting, archery and air rifle shooting in the beautiful North Devon countryside.
Outdoor Pursuits Centre
The Boat House, Woolacombe Beach, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7BA, (9 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01271 871 337, Email, www.nickthorn.com
Situated RIGHT on Woolacombe's award winning blue flag beach. Surf hire and surf tuition at beginner, intermediate & advanced levels.
Surfing
Bath Place, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 8AN, (9 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01271 879882, Email, www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk
This award-winning beach established in 1823 and was a popuular Victorian tourist destination. Steeped in history, Tunnels Beaches makes a fascinating visit for all ages...
Beach
Unit 4 Barnstaple Trade Centre, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 8RY, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01271 328328, Email
North Devon's largest indoor playcentre, Open every day of the year for parties, playtime, fun and food.
Children's Activity Centre
9 The Quay, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9EQ, (8 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01271 879727, Email, www.ilfracombeprincess.co.uk
Spectacular wildlife and coastal cruises aboard one of the most technologically advanced passenger vessels in the UK. Frequent sights of seals, porpoises and dolphins. Come and enjoy one of the most dramatic coastal landscapes in England!
Boat Trips
Wildlife Cruise
Golden Coast Holiday Village, Station Road, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7HW, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01271 872 011, Email, www.woolacombe.com/bowling
Ten pin bowling for the entire family open to all our guests and local residents. 8 Lanes of genuine American ten pin bowling.
Bowls
Wistlandpound, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4SJ, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01598 763 221, Email, www.calvert-trust.org.uk/exmoor
Calvert Trust Exmoor delivers exciting, challenging and enjoyable outdoor activity adventures to all ages and abilities. Come and visit us for 3, 4 or 7 nights or just come for the day and discover it's what you can do that counts!
Southdown Woods, Yarnscombe, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 3LZ, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01271 858 279, Email, www.survivalpaintball.com
Come and join us for the paintball session of your life!! Eight woodland playing areas Paintball Village games arena Paintball Temple games arena New semi-automatic 'inferno guns' Full face safety goggles
Paint Ball
Golden Coast Holiday Village, Station Road, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7HW, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01271 871 360, Email, www.woolacombe.com/waves
Waves, in Woolacombe, is a 'paint it yourself' ceramic studio and cafe with a wide selection of pottery to decorate. It's easy for anyone from young children to grown-ups to create their own masterpiece.
Children's Activity
Croyde Burrows Beach Car Park, Moor Lane, Croyde Bay, Devon, EX33 1NZ, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01271 890400, Email, www.surfsouthwest.com
Learn to surf with UK's premier surf schools at Croyde and Saunton. British Surfing Assn. Level 4 Centre. Surfing GB 'Centre of Excellence.' Established in 1996. Open every day from Mid March to end October. Courses from £28 per person
Appledore, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 1NG, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01237 475992, Email, www.skernlodge.co.uk
Offering a large selection of land and water-based adventurous activities for all ages and abilities. Skern Lodge has been operating for over 30 years.
Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1HD, (9 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01237 473817, Email, www.royalnorthdevongolfclub.co.uk/
Royal North Devon at Westward Ho! can rightly claim to be the cradle of English Golf. Founded in 1864, it is the oldest golf course in the country and is regarded as the St Andrews of England.
Golf - 18 hole
Saunton Sands Beach Shop, Saunton, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LG, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01271 890771, Email, www.sauntonbeach.info/
Dog friendly year round and perfect for families and watersports enthusiasts. Saunton Sands is one of the biggest gems in the North Devon crown.
Shop
Keypitts, Oxen Park Lane, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9RW, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01271 862247, Email, www.keypitts.com
Over 180 acre all-terrain quad bike, horse riding. Beautiful scenic routes around private grounds. Sale of electric quad bikes
Croyde, North Devon, EX33 1NU, (9 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01271 816400, Email, croydedevon.co.uk/
The stepped beach and the rocks it possesses make Croyde one of the best surfing in Europe suitable only for experts. It is a world famous sandy beach, backed by sand dunes and situated in a small bay on the North Devon Coast.
Putsborough, Georgeham, Nr Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LB, (9 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01271 816400, Email, www.brauntontic.co.uk
The long sweeping sands of Putsborough are renowned for their cleanliness and beauty. It is very popular with families as it offers vast golden sands as well as plenty of rock pools to explore, ideal for children.
Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7BT, (9 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01271 870553, Email
Barricane beach (also known as Combesgate beach) not only offers a picturesque landscape tucked in between the rocks, but is famous for cowries and other exotic sea shells.
Appledore & Northam Burrows, EX39 1QS, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01392 360050, www.southwestcoastpath.com
North of Bideford a peninsula of land juts out between the sea and the estuary of the River Torridge. Being something of a cul-de-sac, the area has a real character of its own.
Walk Route: Cirular - Moderate
Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9DT, (8 miles, 14kms)
This ancient cove was a popular bay for smugglers. High sided cliffs drop down to a small rocky bay with shingle and sand. This bay is sheltered and peaceful.
Saunton, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LQ, (8 miles, 14kms), www.sauntonbeach.info/
Saunton Sands is a three mile long expanse of sandy beach popular with surfers and ideal for families.
Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7EB, (10 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01271 870553, Email
Combesgate is a lovely secluded beach, located at the far right-end side of Woolacombe with some attractive rock pools ideal for children. Beware the beach is only accessible between low and mid-tide. Dog access restrictecd.
Lee Bay Coastal Heathlands, EX34 8LR, (9 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01392 360050, www.southwestcoastpath.com
This rewarding walk combines some of the best of the South West Coast Path in North Devon with woodland and windswept farmland surrounding ancient farms.
Walk Route: Circular
