Biking

There are many scenic routes to enjoy in the area. You can discover cycle routes by using:

www.bikemap.net

www.traveldevon.info/cycle/cycle-routes

Bike Hire please note we have not used these services:  Please contact services directly for opening times and availability.

Beaches

Westward Ho! Beach, Bideford, Devon

(16.3 miles away) – https://www.visitdevon.co.uk/listing/westward-ho!-beach/251271301/

Westward Ho! is a beach geared up to cater for every tourist’s needs. With seaside shops, toilets and a range of food outlets, Westward Ho! is a popular family beach.
Made up of a long sandy beach backed by a pebble ridge with Northam Burrows Country Park accessible at one end this beach offers the best of both sand rock pools and nature. RNLI Lifeguard service is available from May to September and the beach is popular with windsurfers surfers and
swimmers. Dogs are permitted from October to April on the whole beach and all year round at the Northam Burrows end. There is ample car parking and disabled parking close to the beach.

The wonderful surf that runs on to Westward Ho! draws surfers from miles around and with designated surfing areas the beach caters for every activity. The surf is also home to wild sea bass attracting anglers from all over the country. Equipment for bathing surfing and angling is readily
available from local outlets. 

Saunton Sands, Braunton, Devon

(18.6 miles away) – https://www.sauntonbeach.info/

An idyllic 3-mile stretch of stunning golden sand, backed by the UNESCO-protected Braunton Burrows Biosphere Reserve.

Saunton Beach is dog-friendly throughout the year with no summer restrictions. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay, take a look at Saunton Beach Villas, dog-friendly accommodation located on-site.

Found between the villages of Braunton and Croyde, it is often the first beach that visitors to the area come across and provides a visually stunning introduction to the regional coastline. Arriving by the B3231 from Braunton the main entrance is a turning on the left after Saunton Sands Golf Club and before Saunton Sands hotel.

The facilities are easy to locate on arrival and staff in the car park are always happy to help with any questions you may have.

The beach boasts some of the country’s best surf which attracts surfers all year round. With  a high tidal range of 8.5m, well known for its long, slow waves.

Tunnels Beaches, Ilfracombe, Devon

(23.3 miles away) – https://tunnelsbeaches.co.uk/tunnels.html

Steeped in history, Tunnels Beaches makes a fascinating visit for all ages…

Hand carved in the 1820’s, the four tunnels provide a truly unique experience. Read extensive history information throughout the site – including hilarious guides to Victorian etiquette for boys, girls and for when boating with ladies!

Learn how local entrepreneurs developed the tunnels and pools, and transformed Ilfracombe from a small fishing village into a popular seaside tourist resort.

Sit back and admire the lovely rugged scenery while the kids play safely in the tidal pool or explore our fantastic rock pools – rated the 3rd best beach for rock pooling in the UK by BBC Wildlife Magazine.

We are featured in many travel/adventure books and have become a very popular spot in recent years for ‘Wild Swimmers’ due to the safe swimming conditions the tidal pool offers – whatever the weather conditions! Please note: The tidal pool is visible for 3hrs before and after low tide.

Woolacombe Sands, Woolacombe, Devon

(23.2 miles away) – https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/south-west-england/devon/woolacombe.htm

Award-winning Woolacombe Beach is widely recognised as one of the best beaches in the UK. Located on the North Devon coast, between Croyde and Ilfracombe, the 3-mile sandy beach is popular with surfers and families looking for a traditional seaside experience.

Since 1848, the beach has been in the private ownership of Parkin Estates (3rd generation) who continue to manage and invest in the resort. Previously it was owned by the Chichester family for over 800 years.

Woolacombe beach has excellent services including daily cleaning and beach hut rentals. Lifeguards operate on the beach which is popular for kayaking, walking, swimming and kitesurfing as well as surfing. The village of Woolacombe lies at the northern end of the beach, and has plenty of seaside shops, cafes, restaurants and B & B’s.

Overlooked by the South West Coast Path and edged with sand dunes, Woolacombe Beach has superb views to Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel.

During WW2, the beach was used to train the US Army in amphibious landings as part of the Normandy Landings. There is a stone memorial to the soldiers on the grassy headland at the north end of this golden sandy bay.