Nearby Attractions
Within 1 to 25 miles of the park, you’ll find a fantastic range of activities to enjoy. From walking and cycling to water sports, amusement parks, gardens, and museums, there’s something for everyone to discover — whether you’re planning a full day out or just a few hours of exploring.
This page highlights just a selection of what’s nearby, with plenty more waiting to be explored here.
Action & Adventure
The Tarka Trail
2 miles
The Tarka Trail is a 180 mile, figure of eight walking and cycling trail that follows the route travelled by Tarka the Otter in the famous novel by Henry Williamson. The Tarka Trail will take you through ancient villages, wooded valleys, along the banks of rivers, high over moorland with spectacular views of Dartmoor and Exmoor and along dramatic sea cliffs and vast expanses of beautiful beaches.
Exmoor Zoo
22 miles
Exmoor Zoo is a conservation centre in Exmoor, North Devon, England. The zoo developed from Exmoor Bird Gardens, opened on the site of a farm in 1982. The current owners took over in 1993, and have enlarged and developed the zoo, now specialising in the conservation of smaller animals.
Beaches
Westward Ho!
11 miles
Westward Ho! was named after the book of the same name written by Charles Kingsley in the mid 1800s. It has two miles of sandy beach known as the Golden Bay, and is famouse for its Pebble Ridge.
Northam Burrows
11 miles
The quieter end of Westward Ho! beaches and allows dogs. Miles of sandy beach sheltered by a ridge of large shingle. Ideal for surfing and sail boarding.
Instow
11 miles
With its lovely sandy beach is great to play on, fly kites etc...
Hartland Peninsula
23 miles
A haven for peace & tranquillity.
Breathtaking coastline scenery & cliff top walks along the 12 miles of spectacular coastline.
Croyde
23 miles
This award winning sandy beach is just around the corner from Saunton Sands.
Sandymouth
23 miles
Part of a set of 3 beaches just north of Bude, Duckpool, Sandymouth and Northcote. Sandymouth is managed by the National Trust and the Heritage Coast. Sandymouth allows dogs.
Woolacombe
24 miles
Three miles of golden sand with numerous awards.
Putsborough
25 miles
Another award winning sandy beach manned with lifeguards.
