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If you want to catch a wave or try and catch the wind head over to North Devon for an all action break. From the wilds of Exmoor to the Atlantic Coast, North Devon's diverse and rugged landscape makes it an ideal location for enjoying action and adventure holidays. The award winning beaches of Croyde, Woolacombe and Blue Flag beach att Westward Ho! boast miles of golden sand which make them a magnet for families and water sports enthusiasts. The surfing hot spots of Croyde and Woolacombe attract experienced surfers from all over the world, whilst other water sports enthusiasts take advantage of the uninterrupted stretch of beach and tumbling surf at Westward Ho! for sea kayaking, skim boarding, kite surfing, wake boarding and kite buggy racing In March 2022 North Devon was formally announced as the 12th World Surfing Reserve alongside iconic surfing locations around the world. Instow is the home of the North Devon Yacht Club and it is here, where the two rivers, The Taw and the Torridge meet the ocean. The conditions here, in the Torridge Estuary are ideal for sailing, windsurfing and river kayak tours. For real salty dogs there are plenty of deep sea fishing trips, diving trips, scenic and wildlife cruises along the North Devon Heritage Coast or you can even swim with the seals off Lundy Island. Land lovers can experience some exhilarating fun clay pigeon shooting, quad biking, paint-balling, coarse fishing or angling. Walkers and ramblers can stride out across bleak moor land or along the many public footpaths which meander through wooded valleys and rolling countryside or hike along the more demanding stretches of the South West Coast Path. The less strenuous Tarka Trail is perfect for families and is enjoyed by walkers and cyclists. There are various points along the trail at Great Torrington, Bideford, Yelland and Barnstaple where you can hire a bike, trike or tandem. Novice and experienced riders can saddle up at one of a number of riding stables across the region. For stag and hen weekends or corporate events Adventure Schools, such as Skern Lodge, offer team building activities, climbing, abseiling and assault courses.
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| PLACES TO STAY. There is a variety of accommodation including apartments, cottages, lodges, holiday parks on the spectacular North Devon coast, near the South West Coast Path or rural retreats all perfect for family holidays, surfing and walking breaks. | |
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| NORTH DEVON BEACHES | |
| Bucks Mills - Combe Martin - Croyde Bay - Hele Bay - Puttsborough - Woolacombe - Instow - Spekes Mill - Saunton Sands - Welcombe Mouth - Westward Ho! | |
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| TIDE TIMES | |
| Easytide - North Devon Tide Prediction (Admiralty Maritime Data Solutions) | |
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| ADVENTURE DAYS & EXTREME SPORTS | |
| Skern Lodge | |
| Ultimate Adventure Centre | |
| North Devon Kitesurfing Lessons | |
| North Devon Surf School | |
| USEFUL LINKS | |
| North Devon Surf Reserve | |
| The Museum of British Surfing | |
| COASTEERING, CLIMBING & HIGH ROPES | |
| The Ultimate Adventure Centre | |
| MOUNTAIN BIKING | |
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| PAINTBALL & SURVIVAL GAMES | |
| Survival Paintball & Laser Games in North Devon | |
| NORTH DEVON SKATE PARKS | |
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Skate Park (Churchfields) - Bideford Skate Park Braunton Bowl - Croyde Skate Park The Benricks, Ilfracombe - Rock Skate Park, Barnstaple Skate Park, South Molton - Torrington Skate Park |
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| CYCLE HIRE | |
| On the level! Enjoy a family outing on the Tarka Trail Cycle Path which meanders through the North Devon countryside and by the coast. Enjoy 21 miles of traffic-free scenery on foot or in the saddle. There are a number of places to hire bikes on the trail including Barnstaple, Bideford, Fremington, Instow and Torrington. | |
| NATURE TRAILS, ANGLING/FISHING LOCATIONS | |
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Nature Trails, Canoeing, Wind Surfing, Bird Watching, Camping? Nr. Bude, Cornwall - Tamar Lakes- Map Ref. LR190 288118 Bideford - Melbury - Map Ref.LR190 385200, Jennetts - Map Ref.LR190 443248 Torrington - Darracott - Map Ref. LR180 511212 Ilfracombe - Lower Slade - Map Ref LR180 503452 South Molton - Wistland Pond - Map Ref. LR180 642417 Exmoor Wimbleball - POSTCODE TA22 9NU Click here for more details on the South West Lakes website |
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| BOAT TRIPS & WILDLIFE CRUISES | |
| Lundy Island - MS Oldenburg | |
| Ilfracombe Princess | |
| Clovelly Boat trips/angling/diving/charter trips | |
| SAILING/KYAKING & WAKEBOARDING | |
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| Southwest Lakes Activities & Camping | |
| Wimbleball Lake - Roadford Lake - Tamar Lake | |
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| OS Map of Clovelly & Hartland - Explorer 126 - https://tidd.ly/3X43wMk | |
| OS Map of Bideford, Ilfracombe & Barnstaple - OS Explorer Map 139 (Woolacombe & Lundy) - https://tidd.ly/3T7tRIa | |
| Barnstaple & Ilfracombe - Paper maps | Landranger 180 - https://tidd.ly/3XkQrQ2 | |
| Bude & Clovelly - Landranger 190 - https://tidd.ly/3yN7gtL | |
| OS Map of South Molton & Chulmleigh - OS Explorer Map 127 (King’s Nympton, Chittlehampton & Dolton) - https://tidd.ly/3XcKDHk | |
| OS Map of Exmoor National Park - OS Explorer Map OL9 (Barnstaple, Lynton, Minehead & Dulverton) - https://tidd.ly/3MrVg3K | |
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| NORTH DEVON LEISURE CENTRES | |
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| Torridge Swimming Pool & Fitness Suite | |
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| Torrington | |
| Torrington Swimming Pool & Sports | |
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