Category Archives: Things to do

Cycling

The Tarka Trail is a wonderful flat cycle (or walking) path for those who don’t want energetic cycling, with bike hire places in Braunton, Fremington and Torrington, including bikes with trailers for small children. See the link. There are plently

Cycling

The Tarka Trail is a wonderful flat cycle (or walking) path for those who don’t want energetic cycling, with bike hire places in Braunton, Fremington and Torrington, including bikes with trailers for small children. See the link. There are plently

Further afield

The Hartland Peninsula is a wonderfully remote area to visit – it feels as though you are right on the edge of our isles, and of course you are. It is part of the wrecking coast, something you understand when

Further afield

The Hartland Peninsula is a wonderfully remote area to visit – it feels as though you are right on the edge of our isles, and of course you are. It is part of the wrecking coast, something you understand when

Butcher’s Row, Barnstaple

Wonderful little row of independent shops in Barnstaple, definitely worth a look! East & West Bakery Tel: 01271 377577 D A Gratton, Butchers: Tel: 01271 374521 Nibbles, sandwich bar: Tel: 01271 345533 S & P Fish, Fishmongers: Tel: 01271 343097 West Country Farm Cheese: Tel:

Butcher’s Row, Barnstaple

Wonderful little row of independent shops in Barnstaple, definitely worth a look! East & West Bakery Tel: 01271 377577 D A Gratton, Butchers: Tel: 01271 374521 Nibbles, sandwich bar: Tel: 01271 345533 S & P Fish, Fishmongers: Tel: 01271 343097 West Country Farm Cheese: Tel:

Open Cycle Map

The Open Cycle Map is a great resource for cyclists across the country.  It uses the power of crowd-sourcing to generate an exhaustive map of all the official cycle routes in the UK. Have a look for routes in the

Open Cycle Map

The Open Cycle Map is a great resource for cyclists across the country.  It uses the power of crowd-sourcing to generate an exhaustive map of all the official cycle routes in the UK. Have a look for routes in the

Saunton Sands

On your way into Croyde from Braunton you will pass Sautnon Sands; a 3-mile stretch of beach that extends across the estuary as far as Appledore backed by large sand dunes.

Saunton Sands

On your way into Croyde from Braunton you will pass Sautnon Sands; a 3-mile stretch of beach that extends across the estuary as far as Appledore backed by large sand dunes.

The Tarka Trail

The Tarka Trail  is a wonderful flat cycle (or walking) path for those who don’t want energetic cycling, with bike hire places in Braunton, Fremington and Torrington, including bikes with trailers for small children. You can find a map of

The Tarka Trail

The Tarka Trail  is a wonderful flat cycle (or walking) path for those who don’t want energetic cycling, with bike hire places in Braunton, Fremington and Torrington, including bikes with trailers for small children. You can find a map of

Surf with South West Outdoors

Do you fancy this:  ??? Have a look at http://www.southwestoutdoors.co.uk for a wide variety activities around the area including surfing, wild swimming, coasteering….

Surf with South West Outdoors

Do you fancy this:  ??? Have a look at http://www.southwestoutdoors.co.uk for a wide variety activities around the area including surfing, wild swimming, coasteering….

Walk at Lee Bay

There is an excellent walk from Lee Bay, up the Borough Valley, across to Damage Barton and Bennet’s Mouth before returning along the coast path to Lee.  There is a very steep ascent at the end of the valley!  Do

Walk at Lee Bay

There is an excellent walk from Lee Bay, up the Borough Valley, across to Damage Barton and Bennet’s Mouth before returning along the coast path to Lee.  There is a very steep ascent at the end of the valley!  Do

Surf’s Up!!

Clifton court is an ideal place to simply kick back and relax, but if you’re feeling energetic, you might like to check out: http://www.redwoodsurfshop.co.uk in nearby Croyde for wetsuit and surfboard hire.  You can also get surfing lessons at reasonable

Surf’s Up!!

Clifton court is an ideal place to simply kick back and relax, but if you’re feeling energetic, you might like to check out: http://www.redwoodsurfshop.co.uk in nearby Croyde for wetsuit and surfboard hire.  You can also get surfing lessons at reasonable

Towards Woolecombe from balcony at Clifton Court

Walk along Putsborough Sands to Woolacombe

There are many great walks around the apartment at Clifton Court, but it’s hard to beat the simplicity of being able to get up and head down to the beach and then along the two mile stretch of sand to Woolacombe.  You

Towards Woolecombe from balcony at Clifton Court

Walk along Putsborough Sands to Woolacombe

There are many great walks around the apartment at Clifton Court, but it’s hard to beat the simplicity of being able to get up and head down to the beach and then along the two mile stretch of sand to Woolacombe.  You