Under the Milky Way

Under the Milky Way is a peaceful haven ideally situated to explore the whole area. The wide open spaces of Exmoor are a few minutes away and the fantastic surf beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde are only a fifteen minute drive away. The coastal path is glorious, and we would really recommend walking from the Hunters Inn towards Woody Way and Lee Abbey via the Valley of the Rocks, or through the woods along the river towards the sea. Exmoor is just behind us, and this is a wide-open rugged space with many walks, there are numerous guides to help you plan a journey safely. There are plenty of places to get lessons and hire the kit. Kayaking in Combe Martin Bay is great fun, and you can hire Kayaks from Surfside in the village, they also sell some great surfy clothes! Fishing trips and boat rides to Lundy Island are all available from the harbour in Ilfracombe and there are some great coffee shops and a really interesting little aquarium. Mountain biking is popular here and the Tarka Trail is a great place for the whole family to hire bikes and go for a ride mostly avoiding any roads. We love Watermouth Castle and so did our kids. There are quirky things to look at and touch in the castle and the grounds are great with lots of fairly gentle free rides and an old-fashioned water show. The Dinosaur and Wildlife Park appeals to many and has quite a range of animals and birds etc. to look at, the Sea Lion show is good fun. Driving a bit further away is The Big Sheep, a good day out and not a disaster if it rains as there is plenty to do under cover. Nearby in Barnstaple there is an indoor ten pin bowling alley. Barnstaple and Ilfracombe both have indoor swimming pools. There are so many things to do so here is just a quick summary: Coasteering Open road driving and quad bikes adventures Horse riding and pony trekking Clay pigeon shooting and tuitions