North Devon as a Holiday Destination.
North Devon is a great holiday destination, with plenty of local attractions that cater for all tastes. Below is a small sample of what lies in store for you, along with website links where available.
| Beach | Woolacombe - 3 miles of golden sand, extremely popular with surfers, children and walkers. The main access to the beach is just 2 miles away. | |
Golf |
Willingcott Valley Golf Course - an 18 hole parkland
golf course, that welcomes all. website |
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National Park |
Exmoor is the smallest of our National Parks, with rolling moors, deep wooded valleys, and dramatic sea cliffs - the park border is just 9 miles from Willingcott. website |
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Family Attraction |
The Big Sheep - an all weather attraction, based around
our woolly friends. website |
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| Beach | Croyde - Family orientated sandy beach that is popular with surfers - 'chocolate box' village just in land from the beach |
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Surf lessons |
Learn to surf at Woolacombe beach with Nick Thorn Website |
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Walkers |
The south West Costal Path passes within 2 miles of Willingcott, and many other parts are accessible via a short drive. website |
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| Family Attraction | Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur park - extremely popular! - just 9 miles away. website |
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Lundy Island |
19 miles off the coast of North Devon is Lundy Island - a great day out for walkers, climbers, bird watching and just relaxing. website |
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Cycling |
Part of the Tarka Trail (Ilfracombe to Willingcott) is right on our door step, and just 6 miles away is the main starting point for this family cycle route along old disused railway lines. website |
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