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Browsing leisure activities within 10 miles of Elsley
Lower Dean Farm, Dean, Trentishoe, Parracombe, EX31 4PJ, (3 miles, 5kms), 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, (9 miles, 14kms), 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
The Boat House, Woolacombe Beach, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7BA, (8 miles, 12kms), 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, (4 miles, 6kms), 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, (9 miles, 15kms), 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, (4 miles, 6kms), 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, (7 miles, 11kms), 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, (5 miles, 8kms), 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!
Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Golden Coast Holiday Village, Station Road, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7HW, (7 miles, 11kms), 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, (9 miles, 14kms), 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
Saunton Sands Beach Shop, Saunton, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LG, (10 miles, 16kms), 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, (2 miles, 4kms), 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, (10 miles, 16kms), 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, 15kms), 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, (8 miles, 12kms), 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.
Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9DT, (4 miles, 6kms)
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.
Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7EB, (8 miles, 13kms), 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.
Lynmouth, North Devon, EX35 6EQ, (9 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01598 752225, Email, www.visitlynton.co.uk/attractions/beaches
Picturesque harbour set in an area known as 'The little Switzerland of England'. Lynmouth opens to a pebbled beach with abrupt scenery. Surrounded by beautiful National Park this beach is frequented more often by walkers than sun bathers.
Lee Bay Coastal Heathlands, EX34 8LR, (6 miles, 10kms), 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
Combe Martin, North Devon, EX34 0DN, (0.1 miles, 0.1kms)
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, North Devon, EX34 9EQ, (4 miles, 6kms), www.visitcombemartin.co.uk
Watermouth cove is a very secluded harbour creating an ecosystem for many rare marine species. Surrounded by rocks the bay is sheltered from wind and tidal forces. Many boats moor here for this reason.
Woolacombe, Nr Braunton, North Devon, EX34 7DL, (8 miles, 13kms)
Woolacombe Beach is one of the finest beaches in the West Country with numerous awards. It's a big favourite for families and surfers, attracting thousands of people each summer.
Baggy Point, EX2 5WT, (10 miles, 16kms), 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)
Motehoe, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7EG, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01271 870553, Email, www.woolacombetourism.co.uk/
Rockham is a quiet beach free from the madding crowds. Visits require a quite difficult walk of approximately 2km down to the sea, but well worth a visit for the fit and able!
