Things to do locally whilst on holiday in West Devon

Loads of things to do

In the local area there are an amazing amount of things to do for all ages and interests from historical buildings to aquariums, woods to beaches and fishing to golf.

High Octane Tree Surfers

Must Book

This is the must do for anyone who wants to get down and active. Its great fun and can be as easy or as hard as you want but all the activioties are physically demanding but there is no upper age limit. The height restriction is 1.5m and a weight limit of 20 stone 127kgs. Children under 12 years of age will need to be supervised by and adult.

Phone: 0845 4594632

Treesurfers
Woodlands, Gulworthy

Tavistock Pl19 8JE

www.treesurfers.co.uk

Walking

There are simply stunning walks around Rumleigh Farm and within the local area. Leaflets are supplied which show meeting points for guided walks which include villages and Dartmoor.

There are of course all the historic houses locally as well that each have beautiful walks around breathtaking gardens, not to mention Plymouth Hoe and the miles of beaches and coves within a resonable car ride.

Just come prepared for all sorts of weather, even in summer the mists can come in quickly, and have good walking shoes.

Beaches

Beaches are on the south and north coasts of Devon and Cornwall and at Rumleigh you are able to get to both coasts in about an hour. It really depends on where and what you want. The closest sand beach in about 45 minutes.

Some beaches are dog friendly all year some are only between certain times.

Beaches within an hours drive all on the south coast.

Kingsand Beach Cornwall, small beach - dogs allowed
Whitsand Bay Cornwall, Sand and rock pools - dogs allowed NO swimming strong current
Downderry Beach Cornwall, - dogs allowed
Seaton beach Cornwall, gritty sand - dogs allowed
Cawsand Beach Cornwall, Sandy beach - no dogs
Portwrinkle Beach Whitsand Bay - no dogs
Millendreath Beach, East Looe - no dogs
Lantic Bay Cornwall - pebbles dogs allowed -strong current
Plaidy beach Cornwall - dogs allowed
East Looe Beach - no dogs
Bovisand Plymouth, Devon - Sandy beach no dogs,
Wembury Plymouth Devon - Sand and rocks, no dogs

The north coast beaches are from an hour to and hour and half . However it really depends on the traffic.

To find out lots of information about all the beaches in Devon click here

Boating

The River Tamar is the life blood of the valley and at Rumleigh you are only 500m away.

If you fancy getting down and close (and we recommend that you do) to the river there are plenty of choices available.

Tamar Sail give 3 hours up to whole days cruises in a beautiful, traditional gaff-rigged cornish boat. Space for 6. The skippers knows the best places to go and this is a wonderful way to spend a warm day. Booking essential Timings depend on tides.

Starts from Saltash. Phone 01752 840599 www.tamarsail.co.uk

Glide quietly around and really see the wildlife with Canoe Tamar. Everything you need is provided including an instructor, river guide and all your safety equipment. Suitable for all ages, but a real hit with the kids and loads of fun. Booking essential.

Starts from Cotehele Quay. Phone 0845 430 1208 www.canoetamar.co.uk

See the Tamar on the Idler passenger ferry which links Calstock, Cotehele, and Ferry Farm, Bere Alston linking Devon and Cornwall. Or you can go on ML Gloria, a 36ft harbour Launch for 1 and a half hour river trips. Advance booking essential.

Starts from Ferry Farm, Calstock and Cotehele 01822 833331

Tamar Valley River Cruise and Train ride for a day out that takes you all the way from Plymouth to Calstock. One way on the river and the other on the train via the beautiful Tamar valley line.

Start from Calstock Phone 01752 822797 or phone 01822 833331

Bikes

Hiring Cycles is very easy from Rumleigh and if you keep them for a few days there is a covered shed to keep them safe and dry.

Tavistock Cycles Moutain bike and Tandem Hire Phone 01822 617630

Dartmoor Cycle Hire, Tavistock phone 01822 618178 www.dartmoorcycles.co.uk

At Rumleigh Farm you can request a drop off and pick up service for up to 4 people and their bikes which has to be booked in advance when charges will be given.

As the farm is at the bottom of a valley there is a steep climb to the top. If this is not in your skill level we are happy to get you the top of the hill....after all coming down is easy!!!!

Cycle routes are available from Tourist Information Tavistock 01822 612938.

Remember if you have your own bike you can always bring them and we have enough place to store them whilst you don't need them.

Riding

There are plenty of opportunities to ride locally.

Some suggested stables where you can ride from are:

Cholwell Riding School for riding across Dartmoor - everything you need supplied and for all abilities has been recommended by visitors.

Cholwell Farm & Riding Stables
Mary Tavy, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9QG
Tel: 01822 810526

Elm Park Equestrian Centre
Elm Park, North Beer, Boyton, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8NP
Tel: 01566 785353

St. Leonards Equestrian Centre

Equestrian Centre, St. Leonards, Polson, St. Leonards, Polson, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 9QR

Phone: 01566 775543

Golfing

There are some great courses in the West Country

There are some 50 golf courses in Devon and 35 courses in Cornwall these links give you phone numbers, yardages, opening times and green fees

Tennis

Tennis is available in Tavistock at the Tennis Club right in the centre next to the Wharf.

Swimming

There are 2 pools in the town - Meadowlands has slides and things for kids

Meadowlands Leisure Pool
The Wharf
Tavistock

Phone: 01822 617774

Kelly Enterprises
Kelly Colle
Parkwood Road
Tavistock

Phone: 01822 813164