Expansive sandy shores, rugged cliffs, and picturesque landscapes.
What’s not to love?
Nearby beaches
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Bucks Mills - 1 mile
Bucks Mills is a picturesque retreat that has been trapped in a bygone age. This charming hamlet is immune to the trappings of the 21st century and oozes a sense of history and adventure. Its beauty lies in its uncommercialized status, with no pub, or shop, just the raw atmosphere of the coastal scenery and woodland that surrounds it. It is an ideal location for artists, photographers, and families to explore and take in the ambiance of such purity.
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Westward Ho! 8 miles
Facing westwards into Bideford Bay, Surfers and swimmers, kayakers, and paddle boarders will love this long sandy stretch of sand. The main beach is backed by the grassland of Northam Burrows Country Park and the imaginatively named Pebble Ridge.
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Instow - 10.6 miles
The popular Tarka Trail runs through Instow providing an easy way to explore on both foot or by bike. The trail is traffic free making it ideal for tiring out the kids and as it passes alongside the estuary, there are plenty of chances to spot wildlife and enjoy the breeze on a warm day. Alternatively, head down to the town’s beach, full of golden sand and large enough to accommodate everyone during the busier months, the beach area is perfect for building sandcastles, flying kites, or just plain old relaxing.
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Bude - 17 miles
Bude maintains a perfect balance, large enough to hold a huge array of things to do, while also being not so large as to lose its traditional Cornish charm. There’s a nice selection of independent shops for you to explore and places to eat, giving a quiet, laid back feel to the town At the same time, there’s plenty for those who require a bit more excitement.
Nearby attractions
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Milky Way - 1.5 miles
If you’re looking for family attractions and things to do in North Devon or North Cornwall, The Milky Way Adventure Park is a great choice!
Ride the Cosmic Typhoon roller coaster, have fun on the gravity rider donut slide, explore the maze, and experience fantastic outdoor displays from the North Devon Bird of Prey Centre.
Pilot a Cyber Scooter and shoot lasers on Ziggy's Blast Quest, giggle on the Droid Destroyer Dodgems, leap around with the family on the Jumping Jupiters, and kick back on the Milky Way Railway - there's something here for everyone!
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Clovelly - 4 miles
World-famous, Clovelly is a true gem of North Devon, offering staggering views across Bideford Bay and a more relaxed way of life. The picturesque historic houses can be found winding their way down the wooded hillside, to the traditional fishing harbour on the coast.
Once owned by British monarchs, it is now part of a privately owned family estate, and as such, no vehicles are allowed down the steep cobbled street, instead, goods are transported by sled, often pulled by donkeys.
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Hartland Quay - 9 miles
The spectacular cliffs at Hartland Quay with their incredibly contorted rock layers are always worth a visit and at low tide, there is plenty of sand, rock pools, and rocks to scramble over. In wild weather, it is the perfect place to appreciate the power of the sea and wind as the waves crash against the cliffs and shore.
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Wake Park - 1.6 miles
We are a watersports facility offering: Wakeboarding, Kneeboarding, Ringo rides, Aquapark sessions, and paddleboarding. We aim to enable everyone to have the best time on the water possible, from beginner wakeboarders to birthday parties, families, and stag and hen do's.
We have been awarded Watersports Centre of the year 2022 by the South West England Prestige awards. We are extremely proud of the smile we manage to put on people’s faces and what we want to keep doing.
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Lundy Island
Although only three miles in length, and half a mile wide, the Island offers an amazingly diverse range of things to do for day-trippers. Its 4,000 years of human history comes to life through the 42 scheduled monuments and its clutch of listed buildings. Because of its isolation, the habitat for wildlife is often compared to that of the Galapagos. This is all set against a backdrop of stunning natural rugged beauty, making it a walker’s paradise.