Browsing leisure activities within 10 miles of Woolacombe Bay Village Self Catering

Keypitts, Oxen Park Lane, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9RW, Tel: 01271 862247, Email, www.keypitts.com, (5 miles, 8kms)

Over 180 acre all-terrain quad bike, horse riding. Beautiful scenic routes around private grounds. Sale of electric quad bikes

Appledore, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 1NG, Tel: 01237 475992, Email, www.skernlodge.co.uk, (8 miles, 14kms)

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, Tel: 07960 630 900, Email, www.treasuretrails.co.uk, (5 miles, 8kms)

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!

Bath Place, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 8AN, Tel: 01271 879882, Email, www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

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...

Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1HD, Tel: 01237 473817, Email, www.royalnorthdevongolfclub.co.uk/, (9 miles, 15kms)

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.

Golden Coast Holiday Village, Station Road, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7HW, Tel: 01271 871 360, Email, www.woolacombe.com/waves, (1 miles, 2kms)

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.

Golden Coast Holiday Village, Station Road, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7HW, Tel: 01271 872 011, Email, www.woolacombe.com/bowling, (1 miles, 2kms)

Ten pin bowling for the entire family open to all our guests and local residents. 8 Lanes of genuine American ten pin bowling.

9 The Quay, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9EQ, Tel: 01271 879727, Email, www.ilfracombeprincess.co.uk, (4 miles, 7kms)

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!

Croyde Burrows Beach Car Park, Moor Lane, Croyde Bay, Devon, EX33 1NZ, Tel: 01271 890400, Email, www.surfsouthwest.com, (9 miles, 15kms)

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

The Boat House, Woolacombe Beach, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7BA, Tel: 01271 871 337, Email, www.nickthorn.com, (0.5 miles, 0.8kms)

Situated RIGHT on Woolacombe's award winning blue flag beach. Surf hire and surf tuition at beginner, intermediate & advanced levels.

Saunton Sands Beach Shop, Saunton, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LG, Tel: 01271 890771, Email, www.sauntonbeach.info/, (4 miles, 7kms)

Dog friendly year round and perfect for families and watersports enthusiasts. Saunton Sands is one of the biggest gems in the North Devon crown.

Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7EB, Tel: 01271 870553, Email, (0.7 miles, 1kms)

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.

Woolacombe, Nr Braunton, North Devon, EX34 7DL, (0.6 miles, 0.9kms)

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.

Saunton, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LQ, www.sauntonbeach.info/, (4 miles, 7kms)

Saunton Sands is a three mile long expanse of sandy beach popular with surfers and ideal for families.

Mortehoe's Deadly Coast Walk, EX34 7DT, Tel: 01392 360050, www.southwestcoastpath.com, (0.8 miles, 1kms)

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 8LW, Tel: 01598 752225, Email, www.lynton-lynmouth-tourism.co.uk, (2 miles, 3kms)

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.

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.

Lee Bay Coastal Heathlands, EX34 8LR, Tel: 01392 360050, www.southwestcoastpath.com, (2 miles, 3kms)

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, Nr Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 0AR, Tel: 01271 883319, Email, www.visitcombemartin.com/, (7 miles, 11kms)

Combe Martin is a superb family beach, a favourite of many locals, understandably as it is located within the Heritage Coast and in an area of outstanding Natural Beauty. It boasts some of the finest scenery.

Croyde, North Devon, EX33 1NU, Tel: 01271 816400, Email, croydedevon.co.uk/, (3 miles, 5kms)

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.

Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7BT, Tel: 01271 870553, Email, (0.4 miles, 0.7kms)

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.

Combe Martin, North Devon, EX34 0DN, (7 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.

Appledore & Northam Burrows, EX39 1QS, Tel: 01392 360050, www.southwestcoastpath.com, (9 miles, 14kms)

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

Westward Ho!, Nr Bideford, North Devon, EX39 1HN, (9 miles, 15kms)

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.