Browsing leisure activities within 10 miles of Chichester Park

Croyde Burrows Beach Car Park, Moor Lane, Croyde Bay, Devon, EX33 1NZ, (9 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01271 890400, Email, www.surfsouthwest.com

Learn to surf with UK's premier surf schools at Croyde and Saunton. British Surfing Assn. Level 4 Centre. Surfing GB 'Centre of Excellence.' Established in 1996. Open every day from Mid March to end October. Courses from £28 per person

Saunton Sands Beach Shop, Saunton, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LG, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01271 890771, Email, www.sauntonbeach.info/

Dog friendly year round and perfect for families and watersports enthusiasts. Saunton Sands is one of the biggest gems in the North Devon crown.

Keypitts, Oxen Park Lane, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9RW, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01271 862247, Email, www.keypitts.com

Over 180 acre all-terrain quad bike, horse riding. Beautiful scenic routes around private grounds. Sale of electric quad bikes

9 The Quay, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9EQ, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01271 879727, Email, www.ilfracombeprincess.co.uk

Spectacular wildlife and coastal cruises aboard one of the most technologically advanced passenger vessels in the UK. Frequent sights of seals, porpoises and dolphins. Come and enjoy one of the most dramatic coastal landscapes in England!

The Boat House, Woolacombe Beach, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7BA, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01271 871 337, Email, www.nickthorn.com

Situated RIGHT on Woolacombe's award winning blue flag beach. Surf hire and surf tuition at beginner, intermediate & advanced levels.

Bath Place, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 8AN, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01271 879882, Email, www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk

This award-winning beach established in 1823 and was a popuular Victorian tourist destination. Steeped in history, Tunnels Beaches makes a fascinating visit for all ages...

Golden Coast Holiday Village, Station Road, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7HW, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01271 872 011, Email, www.woolacombe.com/bowling

Ten pin bowling for the entire family open to all our guests and local residents. 8 Lanes of genuine American ten pin bowling.

PO Box 575, Silverton, Devon, EX5 4WT, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 07960 630 900, Email, www.treasuretrails.co.uk

Treasure Trails are the quirky, fun & informative way to help you explore some of Devon’s hidden treats! Solve a Murder Mystery; Follow a Treasure Hunt; Carry out a Spy Mission! Fun Daycation for all the family!

Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1HD, (9 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01237 473817, Email, www.royalnorthdevongolfclub.co.uk/

Royal North Devon at Westward Ho! can rightly claim to be the cradle of English Golf. Founded in 1864, it is the oldest golf course in the country and is regarded as the St Andrews of England.

Appledore, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 1NG, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01237 475992, Email, www.skernlodge.co.uk

Offering a large selection of land and water-based adventurous activities for all ages and abilities. Skern Lodge has been operating for over 30 years.

Golden Coast Holiday Village, Station Road, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7HW, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01271 871 360, Email, www.woolacombe.com/waves

Waves, in Woolacombe, is a 'paint it yourself' ceramic studio and cafe with a wide selection of pottery to decorate. It's easy for anyone from young children to grown-ups to create their own masterpiece.

Putsborough, Georgeham, Nr Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LB, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01271 816400, Email, www.brauntontic.co.uk

The long sweeping sands of Putsborough are renowned for their cleanliness and beauty. It is very popular with families as it offers vast golden sands as well as plenty of rock pools to explore, ideal for children.

Combe Martin, EX34 0DH, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01392 360050, www.southwestcoastpath.com

Moderate circulare walk. Green lanes, farm tracks, public footpaths, country lanes. Going fairly even underfoot. 4 miles (6kms)

Walk Route: Circular - Moderate

Combe Martin, Nr Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 0AR, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01271 883319, Email, www.visitcombemartin.com/

Combe Martin is a superb family beach, a favourite of many locals, understandably as it is located within the Heritage Coast and in an area of outstanding Natural Beauty. It boasts some of the finest scenery.

Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9EQ, (4 miles, 7kms), www.visitcombemartin.co.uk

Watermouth cove is a very secluded harbour creating an ecosystem for many rare marine species. Surrounded by rocks the bay is sheltered from wind and tidal forces. Many boats moor here for this reason.

Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7EB, (0.6 miles, 0.9kms), Tel: 01271 870553, Email

Combesgate is a lovely secluded beach, located at the far right-end side of Woolacombe with some attractive rock pools ideal for children. Beware the beach is only accessible between low and mid-tide. Dog access restrictecd.

Motehoe, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7EG, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01271 870553, Email, www.woolacombetourism.co.uk/

Rockham is a quiet beach free from the madding crowds. Visits require a quite difficult walk of approximately 2km down to the sea, but well worth a visit for the fit and able!

Woolacombe, Nr Braunton, North Devon, EX34 7DL, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms)

Woolacombe Beach is one of the finest beaches in the West Country with numerous awards. It's a big favourite for families and surfers, attracting thousands of people each summer.

Hele, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9RD, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01271 863001, Email, www.visitilfracombe.co.uk

Hele is in North Devon, just over one mile from Illfracombe on the A399 towards Combe Martin (about one hour drive from the M5).

Baggy Point, EX2 5WT, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01392 360050, www.southwestcoastpath.com

The walk starts from the attractive village of Croyde in North Devon. Although best known as a surfing venue it is also ideally placed to access some superb coastal scenery. Grade: Moderate Distance: 6miles (9km)

The Quay, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9EQ, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01271 863969, www.ilfracombepilotgigclub.org/

Gig racing is open to teams of Under-14's, Under-16's, Ladies 'A' and 'B' crews, Mens 'A' and 'B' crews as well as mixed and veteran participants

Westward Ho!, Nr Bideford, North Devon, EX39 1HN, (9 miles, 15kms)

The beach is patrolled by lifeguards and is one of the safest in the area. It offers vast expanses of golden sands, which makes it ideal for fun family bathing.

Saunton, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LQ, (4 miles, 6kms), www.sauntonbeach.info/

Saunton Sands is a three mile long expanse of sandy beach popular with surfers and ideal for families.

Croyde, North Devon, EX33 1NU, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01271 816400, Email, croydedevon.co.uk/

The stepped beach and the rocks it possesses make Croyde one of the best surfing in Europe suitable only for experts. It is a world famous sandy beach, backed by sand dunes and situated in a small bay on the North Devon Coast.