Activities in Devon: the Official Devon Guide

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Tamar Trails

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Leisure & Spa at Victoria Hotel

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Tree Surfers

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There are a whole host of activities available in Devon for you to enjoy during your trip. Discover the great Devon outdoors with the wide range of watersports, cycling, adventure sports, walking, climbing, fishing, riding ... and more!

Visiting Devon will give you the chance to learn to surf in the spectacularly rugged coastline of North Devon, head out on your bike into the hills of Exmoor National Park, trek the South West Coast Path in South Devon, or try your hand at sailing from Dartmouth or Salcombe. The number of activities in Devon are never ending!

Why not take the kids and explore the Geopark on the English Riviera or try coasteering, jet skiing or scuba diving? Geocaching has become an increasingly popular activity nationwide and in Devon, with the many varied landscapes it’s a pretty good location to give it a go. There are geocaching trails all over the county, meaning that wherever you go, you can try it out either in the countryside or on the coastal paths. Plus is is a great way to get the kids out into the outdoors you'll find many caches hidden across the county. There are some applications available for smart phones and tablets that let you track your finds, which can help the kids discover more about the world around them. For those that want something a bit more gentle, there are a host of arts and crafts activities going on all over the region, as well as a variety of leisure activities, such as spas, golf courses and gym sessions.

Devon is also the place to be for watersports, there are activity centres and leisure instructors who offer tuition and more to those who want to try something new or challenge themselves. Many of Devon’s activity center’s cater for birthday parties, stag and hen groups and offer activities for colleagues on work outings.

Activities don’t have to end there. You can discover the wilder side of Devon by climbing a tor, camping under the stars, exploring the area on horse back, or fishing in the Dart on Dartmoor National Park. The annual dark skies festival offers a whole range of activities giving you the chance to experience the beautiful, pollution free skies above Devon while also learning more about landscape around you. If that isn’t quite active enough, swing through the trees or power down the woodland tracks at Haldon Forest or spend a few hours at Skern Lodge or Go Ape and test your endurance as you climb and swing from ledge to ledge.

For those of you who want to challenge yourself, there are different activities available. You can even ski all year round at some of Devon’s activity centres or just go for a stroll in the fresh air and the glorious countryside, there’s plenty of it!

Adventure Sports

If you love exhilaration and a challenge, you’ll find plenty of adventure sports in Devon. Activity companies here don’t just work in the outdoors, they also play in the outdoors, and have passion for what they do.

The South West's largest indoor climbing wall is a must for any climbing enthusiast and can be found in Devon. The town of South Molton, have a great indoor climbing wall which is great for all ages and abilities plus they offer the chance to take part in climbing themed birthday parties and more.

Accessibility

Those with particular accessibility requirements shouldn’t feel left out, if you want to try climbing, abseiling, kayaking and a whole host of other exciting activities, Devon has plenty of attractions and activity centres that offer you the chance to take part in all sorts of activities. Devon’s activity centres and attractions pride themselves on being inclusive and have options for a range of ages and abilities, so even if you’ve never been on a surf board or climbed a tree before, you know you’re in good hands!

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Surf South West

Croyde

Surf South West is Devon’s premier surf school. We have been running surf lessons for all ages and abilities on from our centre on Croyde beach since 1996. We are a…
Contours Walking Holidays

Contours Walking Holidays organise self-guided walking holidays in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. We organise everything to enable you to walk your chosen route at…
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Calvert Trust Exmoor

Barnstaple

Calvert Trust Exmoor is the South West’s premier outdoor activity destination for people with all types of disabilities, welcoming over 4,000 guests a year with the…
Home Place Farmhouse Eco Spa

Barnstaple

Home Place Farmhouse Eco Spa Exmoor
We offer adult only informal weekend Spa Days and Spa Breaks for couples and small groups of two to four people in a rural National…
Keypitts Offroad Adventures

Ilfracombe

We are an activity centre in Ilfracombe, North Devon offering Quad biking, Battlezone Archery and 4×4 Land Rover Experience.
We have been running 20 years as an…
The Seafood Coast - 7 Day South West Coast Path Trail

The English Riviera

Ideas for an amazing 1 to 7-day active holiday in the English Riviera in South Devon. Do the whole trail, or split the days up depending on your own timetable.
For more…
Croyde Surf Academy

Braunton

At the Academy we will assist you in progressing to the next level, from Beginner to Advanced for all ages 5 to 85. We are open all year round.
Our belief is that…
H2Outdoor

Ilfracombe

We specialise in providing unforgettable experiences by combining high quality activities with the outstanding natural beauty of this area. Coasteering, Kayaking, Surfing,…
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Nick Thorn Surf School

Putsborough & Woolacombe, Braunton

The team at Nick Thorn Surf School have helped hundreds of people get into the water and experience the thrill of surfing their first wave. Our dedicated instructors provide…
Crackshot

Newton Abbot

This Devon based shooting center offers three fantastic indoor gun ranges with over 100 targets, and is ideal for anyone between the ages of 12 and 112. The ranges include a…
Active Escape

Ilfracombe

With exclusive access to stunning private coastline around Ilfracombe, Active Escape is North Devon’s watersports activity provider for coasteering, stand up paddle boarding…
The Timeless Coast - 7 Day South West Coast Path Trail

Explore the East Devon coastline with its cliffs, beaches packed with fossils, incredible eateries and coastal villages by following this 7-day walking trail. The South West…
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AS Watersports

Exeter

AS Watersports are pleased to offer Canoe, Sit on top kayak and paddleboard hire on the historic Exeter Ship canal.
The canal is a nice and easy paddle that is perfect…
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Outdoor Shop & Kayak Centre

Combe Martin

We are North Devon’s premier kayak & stand-up paddleboard hire & sales centre. We offer kayak & SUP hire, guided tours, lessons, taster sessions plus much more including…
Devon Adventure

At Devon Adventure we offer a wide range of adventure activities for groups of all ages and abilities.
When you book an activity through Devon Adventure you will benefit…
The Sculpture School

North Tawton

The Sculpture School is recognised as Britain’s leading centre for mastering the art of figurative sculpture. Our courses, led by world-renowned master sculptor Andrew…
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Winding River Canoe

Ashburton, Newton Abbot

Winding River Canoe specialise in guided canoeing trips along the River Dart in South Devon, the River Wye on the Welsh border and Scotland.
Our trips give you a break…
The West Exe Trail

Tiverton

The West Exe Trail is an historic walk celebrating Tiverton’s lace making and architectural heritage. Walkers can discover how entrepreneur John Heathcoat’s arrival in…
Haldon Forest Cycle Trails

Exeter

Discover Haldon Forest Park on two wheels with trails for every ability in our 3,500 acre woodland just 15 minutes from Exeter.
Cycle Hire Hire bicycles for the whole…
Haldon Forest Challenge Trail

Exeter

A great confidence builder when moving on from the Discovery Trail.
Start on the short loop and build up your stamina by adding on the long loop.
A combination of…

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