Browsing leisure activities within 10 miles of Avalon Court

Keypitts, Oxen Park Lane, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9RW, (5 miles, 8kms), 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

The Boat House, Woolacombe Beach, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7BA, (0.1 miles, 0.1kms), 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.

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.

PO Box 575, Silverton, Devon, EX5 4WT, (5 miles, 8kms), 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!

Golden Coast Holiday Village, Station Road, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7HW, (1 miles, 2kms), 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.

Saunton Sands Beach Shop, Saunton, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LG, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

Croyde Burrows Beach Car Park, Moor Lane, Croyde Bay, Devon, EX33 1NZ, (9 miles, 15kms), 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

Bath Place, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 8AN, (4 miles, 7kms), 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...

Golden Coast Holiday Village, Station Road, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7HW, (1 miles, 2kms), 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.

Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1HD, (9 miles, 14kms), 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.

9 The Quay, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9EQ, (5 miles, 8kms), 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!

Anstey Way, Instow, North Devon, EX39 4HX, (8 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01392 360050, www.southwestcoastpath.com/main/sections/index.cfm?fsa=dspSectionDetail&w_id=142

The easy walking along this section of the Coast Path allows for plenty of opportunity to enjoy the wide range of plants and birds inhabiting the grassland and dunes of the Taw/Torridge Estuary.

Westward Ho!, Nr Bideford, North Devon, EX39 1HN, (9 miles, 14kms)

The beach is patrolled by lifeguards and is one of the safest in the area. It offers vast expanses of golden sands, which makes it ideal for fun family bathing.

Instow, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 4JN, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01237 477676, Email, www.instow.net/

Instow Beach is a long beach on an estuary very popular for fishing and sailing as well as other beach activities. It is a sandy beach, backed by low dunes, at the mouth of the rivers Taw and Torridge.

Combe Martin, North Devon, EX34 0DN, (8 miles, 12kms)

Access to Wild Pear Beach requires a testing walk of approximately 2kms with steep gradients. Mostly sand and shingle with rocks and caves at the foot of the cliffs.

Ilfracombe, EX34 9EQ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01392 360050, www.southwestcoastpath.com

Moderate to difficult circular walk. While not especially long, the walk does include a couple of short sharp climbs so should not be approached too lightly. 5 miles (7kms)

Walk Route: Circular - Moderate/Difficult

Putsborough, Georgeham, Nr Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LB, (2 miles, 3kms), 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 7EB, (0.5 miles, 0.9kms), 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.

The Quay, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9EQ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01271 863969, www.ilfracombepilotgigclub.org/

Gig racing is open to teams of Under-14's, Under-16's, Ladies 'A' and 'B' crews, Mens 'A' and 'B' crews as well as mixed and veteran participants

Hele, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9RD, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01271 863001, Email, www.visitilfracombe.co.uk

Hele is in North Devon, just over one mile from Illfracombe on the A399 towards Combe Martin (about one hour drive from the M5).

Mortehoe's Deadly Coast Walk, EX34 7DT, (0.9 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01392 360050, www.southwestcoastpath.com

Mortehoe is a small hilltop village on Devon’s northernmost coast. Despite its proximity to the holiday settlement of Woolacombe it retains an old-world charm and a feeling of remoteness

Walk Route: Cirular - Moderate/Difficult

Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9DT, (4 miles, 7kms)

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.

Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 8LW, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01598 752225, Email, www.lynton-lynmouth-tourism.co.uk

A wonderfully secluded beach, Lee Bay lies hidden below the magnificent Lee Abbey, on the Exmoor coast. Historic lime kilns and the monk's chapel give character and mystery.

Baggy Point, EX2 5WT, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01392 360050, www.southwestcoastpath.com

The walk starts from the attractive village of Croyde in North Devon. Although best known as a surfing venue it is also ideally placed to access some superb coastal scenery. Grade: Moderate Distance: 6miles (9km)