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North Devon

Your Adventure Holiday Destination

Thrill seekers listen up! Adventure awaits! Find out about sea sports, off-road boking, rollercoasters, rafting and more. North Devon is a great location for a wide range of active pursuits. Prepare to push your limits and create unforgettable memories.

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Beautiful Beaches

North Devon Resort is close to some of North Devon’s most attractive and iconic beaches.

Woolacombe Beach – 4.8 km long, award-winning sandy beach close to Ilfracombe. Loved by surfers, swimmers, and walkers, it’s a must-visit destination.
 
Tunnels Beaches – Don’t miss four majestic coastal tunnels hand-crafted by Welsh miners. You’ll enjoy exceptional views and a terrific tidal pool.
 
Hele Beach – Hele Bay is a small cove on the edge of Ilfracombe, boasting sandy beaches and beautiful views. Located next to Hillsborough Nature Reserve, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the beach has been awarded the Blue Flag award for its safe, clean waters.
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Countryside Walks

Tarka Trail – A 180-mile, figure-of-eight route that covers unspoiled countryside and features North Devon’s most dramatic sea cliffs and beautiful beaches.

Exmoor National Park – A unique landscape of moorland, woodland, valleys, and farmland, shaped by people and nature over centuries.
 
Combe Martin – Combe Martin Bay has a breath-taking shingle and sand beach, perfect for a late afternoon stroll by the sea.
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Dog Friendly

North Devon Resort is 100% dog friendly. As well as being welcome around the resort, you’ll find a massive range of fantastic dog trails in and around the area. There are miles of coastline and countryside walks for your family and furry friends to enjoy.

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Sports and Thrills

Come to Devon for thrills? It won’t disappoint! Find out about extreme sports, sea adventures, and fun rides!

  • Diving & Quad biking – Adrenaline junkies wanted! Explore the hidden depths with a diving experience or book a quad biking session for off-road adventures.
  • Surfing and Sea Sports – North Devon is the UK’s number one surfing destination. Learn to surf and catch a wave, try out body boarding or kayaking – choose your water adventure!
  • Rafting & Coasteering – Hit the water and get rafting and coasteering along the rugged and wild Ilfracombe coastline. Experts will keep you safe and protected.
  • Rollercoasters and Rides – Watermouth Castle and Milky Way are fantastic day trips younger and older visitors who love a ride or two!
  • Boat Trips – Go fishing, experience a sea safari, or take a boat to Lundy Island.
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North Devon Biosphere

​From the red deer of Dartmoor, along our meandering rivers, past historic coastal communities, to the diversity of our marine environment stretching beyond Lundy Island, our UNESCO biosphere celebrates life by recognizing the connections between people and nature and strives to ensure a sustainable future.

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Explore North Devon

Find out about local destinations and attractions in North Devon and beyond. Use our Day Trip Finder tool to search for the best days out in North Devon. Book your stay and plan your Devon day trips here!

At North Devon Resort you’re based at the Gateway to North Devon

it’s the ideal spot for Devon day trips. After a hard day’s holidaying, tired tourists need comfort and refreshment, and that’s exactly what we offer. Relax in your home-from-home and make the most of our handy on-site facilities for maximum convenience.
Book your Devon adventure today!

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