Grain Store, West Woolley Farm
Woolley
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 9PP
Hartland Point
Spectacular north-west corner of the coast with lighthouse, remains of a wreck, and bays where seals shelter. Small café provides seasonal refreshments.
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Crooklets Beach
Although a little pebbly at the top, Crooklets offers a huge expanse of golden sand and rock pools once the tide is out. Café, toilets, beach huts available to hire
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Duckpool
A wild and romantic cove with a small west-facing beach, Duckpool is often less crowded when other beaches are buzzing at the height of the season. No lifeguard.
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Speke's Mill Mouth and waterfall
Spectacular waterfall and beautiful rocky beach only accessible on foot - 20 minutes walk from Hartland Quay
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Westward Ho!
Fantastic wide open beach over 2 miles long with rock pools, surfing, acres of sand and big skies
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Hartland Quay
Spectacular cliffs and rocky promontories - a great place to watch waves crashing on the shore! Plus a museum and family-friendly pub, and of course the coastal path.
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Welcombe Mouth
A very secluded and quiet beach, part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest with rockpools, cliffs, a small sandy beach and a waterfall
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Sandymouth Beach
One of Devon's best beaches and our favourite especially when the tide's out. Great swimming and surfing, cafe, beautiful cliff walks
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Tintagel
Dramatic remains of legendary King Arthur's castle perched on an outcrop surrounded by the sea. Spectacular setting, stunning views.
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The Tarka Trail
Great family-friendly cycling route on over 30 miles of disused railway line through the countryside and out to the coast. Several bike hire locations along the trail
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Appledore Book Festival
Late September sees the annual book festival - nine days of events aimed at spreading a love of reading with talks from leading authors.
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Docton Mill
Beautiful gardens and award-winning tea room in the grounds of a working mill that dates back to the Domesday book
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Cheristow Lavender Farm
Lavender farm with gardens, nursery, tearoom gift shop and guided walks around the farm. Try their lavender-flavoured scones and jam!
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RHS Rosemoor
Fantastic RHS gardens with beautiful plantings, a vegetable garden to die for, and a good restaurant. Family activities in the summer.
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Castle Hill Gardens
Beautiful gardens in 50 acres of rolling estate gounds
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Hartland Abbey
Privately owned stately home with beautiful 18thC Walled and Woodland gardens, walks and parkland leading down to the sea. House and gardens open Mar-Oct
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Hawkers Hut
The smallest National Trust property in the country, built by the Rev Hawker so he could sit and contemplate the vast Atlantic Ocean.
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Tamar Lakes
Watersports centre with sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking and zorbing in the upper lake plus walks around both. Café, children's playground.
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The Ultimate High
The widest range of outdoor activities in North Devon, Coasteering, High Ropes, Climbing Wall, Mountain Boarding, Surfing, Kayaking, AND Total Wipeout
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Crealy Cornwall
Great family adventure park with rides, animals, play areas and events.
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Dragon Archery
Unique archery experience - shoot at 3D dinosaurs, orcs and medieval knights from covered ranges. Suitable for the whole family.
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Dragon Archery
Unique archery experience - shoot at 3D dinosaurs, orcs and medieval knights from covered ranges. Suitable for the whole family.
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Ultimate Adventure Centre
Lots of outdoor activities from coasteering and kayaking to high ropes and Wipeout, mountain biking and boarding to zorbing. Brilliant day out for active types!
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Survival Paintball
The South-West's best paintball site with eight different zones in 25 acres of woodland.
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Go Ape
Just outside Exeter, the full Go Ape treetop experience plus two 235 zip wires for adrenalin junkies. Haldon Forest also has bike trails and lots of walks.
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Cobbaton Combat Collection
Undercover collection of items from both world wars as well as the Falklands and Gulf conflicts
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North Devon Maritime Museum
A splendid museum covering the history of ships and shipbuilding on the North Devon Coast
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Rectory Tea Rooms
Totally traditional multi-award winning tea room also with outdoor tables and lovely walk out to the coast.
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Holsworthy Cattle Market
The new market built in 2014 is a big centre for cattle, sheep and pigs for the whole region and beyond. Regular markets - see local paper or website for details.
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Bideford
Once one of the four largest ports in England, Bideford is now an attractive market town on the river, with its historic Long Bridge spanning the Torridge
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Hartland
Artistic community with potters, painters, furniture makes and print makers
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Port Isaac
Made famous as the setting of Doc Martin, Port Isaac is a very pretty Cornish fishing village and well worth a visit even if you've never seen the TV programme!
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Barnstaple Pannier Market
Ancient market in the Market Hall with different types on different days - farmers market, local food etc. The shops in Butchers Row are worth a look as well.
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Appledore
A very pretty harbour town on the Torridge estuary with narrow streets of fishermen's cottages, interesting shops and galleries, and great places to eat
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Clovelly Village
Stunningly beautiful fishing village with steep cobbled streets leading down to the harbour, and craft workshops at the top.
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North Devon Wake Park
Great place to learn to wakeboard or hone your skills - cable-driven wakeboarding lake with expert tuition, board and wetsuit hire.
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The Big Sheep
North Devon's most popular family attraction offers a whole day out of rides, shows, animals & family entertainment with a sheepy theme!
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Red Elk Archery
Year-round archery venue with 3D targets
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Dartington Glass
See craftsmen creating beautiful glass by hand. Great family destination with large visitor centre and outlet store.
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Marsland Nature Reserve
Unspoilt nature reserve following the river down the Marlsand Valley to the sea. Important breeding site for fritillary butterflies
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Lundy Island
Magical island, gorgeously unspoilt with spectacular coastline and scenery. Day trips by boat from Bideford or Appledore, some offering fishing or swimming with seals.
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