Walnut Farm

If you fancy a cycle or a stroll, but you don’t want to travel too far, that’s no problem. Cookworthy Forest (five minutes’ drive) or the Pegasus Trail (five minutes) are close by. For those longer jaunts on bicycle, the 180-mile Tarka Trail (10 minutes’ drive) is another option, but don’t feel pressured to tackle it all at once. Days at the seaside can be spent in several locations. Bude (half an hour) and its beaches are a surfing hotspot, especially Widemouth beach (35 minutes), which has its own surfing school. Westward Ho! (45 minutes), Appledore (50 minutes) and Clovelly (45 minutes) are other fine examples of seaside towns and villages in Devon. Perhaps some history first? Options include the Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre (20 minutes), The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic (45 minutes) or Tintagel Castle (55 minutes). You may want to stop by Holsworthy (15 minutes) or Hatherleigh (15 minutes) for a snack on your way to Roadford Lake (15 minutes) too. The energy will come in handy for kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing and other watersports.