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ATLANTIC
ACTION BREAKS
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 Blue Flag beaches of Croyde,
Woolacombe and 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. 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.
Focus
Blog:The National Championships, the blue ribbon event in the Mountain
Bike calendar took place at North Devon's South West Extreme centre(opposite
the Big Sheep) on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August 2010. Click
here to read all about it
| NORTH
DEVON ACTION CLICKS |
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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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| ADVENTURE
DAYS & HOLIDAYS |
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| ANGLING/FISHING |
Fishing,
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
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More details go to www.swlakestrust.org.uk |
| HMS
Oldenburg, Lundy |
| 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. |
| GOLF
clubs and GOLF ranges |
Bude
North Cornwall - Chulmleigh
Hartland Forest - Holsworthy
Ilfracombe - Ivyleaf Golf Course
Kilkhampton - Libbaton
Mortehoe & Woolacombe
Portmore Golf Park - Saunton
Torrington - Willingcott Valley
Golf Range: Ilfracombe & Woolacombe Golf Range |
| RIDING
STABLES - in the saddle |
| Chulmleigh,
Croyde, Ilfracombe, Lynton, Exmoor, Morwenstow, Parracombe, South
Molton, Umberleigh, Westward Ho!, Winkleigh, Woolacombe, Woolsery
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| WATER
SPORTS |
| GUIDED
TOURS |
| SAILING
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| Instow
- Wimbleball Lake |
| SHOOTING |
| WALKING |
| LEISURE
CENTRES AROUND NORTH DEVON |
Barnstaple
- North Devon Leisure Centre
Bideford - Torridge Swimming Pool
& Fitness Suite
Holsworthy - Holsworthy Leisure Centre
Torrington - Torrington Swimming Pool & Sports |
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This page may be of interest to anyone in the North Devon Leisure
and Tourism Industry who offer equipment hire, guided tours, lessons,
tuition or instruction in coast and countryside pursuits such as cycle
hire, golf, horse riding, life-saving, surfing, shooting, angling,
fishing, sailing, wind surfing, surfing, kayaking etc. plus anyone
specialising in educational courses, nature walks, hiking, rambling
boat trips, wildlife and bird watching. The North Devon Focus site
may also be of interest to those who wish to promote action adventure
holidays, sport activity days or specialist coast and countryside
action breaks
- please contact
us if you would like to promote your North Devon Leisure Services
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