Tamar Trails

The Tamar Trails is an all day attraction for families who love the outdoors. This a child friendly…

Leisure & Spa at The Devon Hotel

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Canoe Tamar

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Activities in Devon

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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Sea Kayak Exmouth

Budleigh Salterton

On our kayak tours you can expect to explore the Exe Estuary, with golden sands and beautiful sea close to our base in Exmouth.
Keypitts Offroad Adventures

Ilfracombe

We are an activity centre in Ilfracombe, North Devon offering Quad biking, Battlezone Archery and 4×4 Land Rover Experience.
Tarka Cycle Hire

Barnstaple

John & Margaret Kempson started Tarka Trail Cycle Hire in 1989, shortly after the disused Barnstaple to Bideford line was converted for recreational use and given the…
Active England Tours

Active England Tours include cycling and biking, walking, adventure weekends and multisport tours, through beautiful countryside and a host of iconic places. Our tours visit…
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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.
Dartmoor-ebiking

Dartmoor

We are a family run business and offer Guided E-mountain bike trips across Dartmoor. Our ebikes make exploring Dartmoor fun and easy. We can take up to 4 people aged 14 and…
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Sea Kayak Devon

Dartmouth

Guided sea kayak trips and courses from Dartmouth.
The Nautical Trail - 7 Day South West Coast Path Trail

Explore the beautiful South Devon coastline with this 7-day walking trail following the South West Coast Path from Plymouth to Dartmouth. Choose between doing the whole trail…
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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Ilsington Hotel Spa

Ilsington, Bovey Tracey

Located within the Dartmoor National Park, only 4 miles from the A38, yet within sight of Haytor Rocks you will find this multi-award winning Spa.
Easy Divers Diving Training

Ilfracombe

Achieve part 1 of the globally recognised PADI Open Water diving training course in the picturesque North Devon seaside town of Ilfracombe. A PADI Open Water diving…
Mountain Training - Rock Skills Introduction

Newton Abbot,

Always wanted to learn the art of Rock Climbing? Crag 2 Mountain’s Rock Climbing experience is the perfect opportunity to climb Dartmoor’s impressive granite Tors.
Climb in…
Guided Roped Scrambling Grade 2/3 Course

Scrambling is a fantastic activity offering a great sense of freedom and adventure. It's a superb way to discover more challenging mountainous terrain than hill walking but…
Introductory Sea Kayaking Course

Budleigh Salterton,

Using Exmouth and East Devon as our base, this introductory two day course gives you the building blocks to enter the adventurous world of sea kayaking.
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Bespoke Navigation Day

Yelverton,

Ever wanted to explore off the beaten track? Not confident to go it alone?

Venture into wild Dartmoor with Crag 2 Mountain on a Bespoke Navigation experience and you’ll…
Intermediate Navigation Course

Yelverton,

Ever wanted to explore off the beaten track? Not confident to go it alone?

Venture into wild Dartmoor with Crag 2 Mountain on a Hill Skills experience and you’ll come away…
Rock Climbing Development Course

Yelverton,

Always wanted to learn the art of Rock Climbing? Crag 2 Mountain’s Rock Climbing Development experience is the perfect opportunity to climb Dartmoor’s impressive granite Tors…
Who's the Best Shot in Your Family? Shooting Experience

Newton Abbot,

Here at Crackshot you will have the opportunity to shoot on our 3 seperate shooting ranges, theses are a 20 meter air rifle range, the Rapid fire pistol range and the Simway…
Climbers Improvised Self Rescue Course

Plymouth,

This course covers aspects of "What If!"
* "What if... your second can't make then crux"
* "What if... you need to go down to your second"
* "What if... you need to…
Guided Climbing - Dartmoor

Yelverton,

Always wanted to learn the art of Rock Climbing? Crag 2 Mountain’s Guided Rock Climbing experience is the perfect opportunity to climb Dartmoor’s impressive granite Tors. …

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