Activities around Combe Martin
Combe Martin is the perfect base for a North Devon and Exmoor holiday whatever your interests; ideal for a family holiday at the beach, romantic weekend break or activity holiday.
Kayaking
Kayaking and stand up paddle boarding in and around Combe Martin Bay is a great experience during your holiday. You can hire a kayak or paddle board right on the beach and take a leisurely paddle around our safe bay to experience the stunning north Devon and Exmoor National Park coastline, full of secret inlets, caves and secluded beaches - a magical experience.
Walking
Enjoying the excellent walking in this area is one of the main reasons for visiting. To the west of Combe Martin is the wonderful scenery of the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and to the east is the impressive Exmoor National Park. You are spoilt for choice. Go to our 'walking in North Devon and Exmoor' page to get further inspiration.
Horse Riding
Within a few minutes drive from the village we have riding stables suitable for all abilities, from novice to experienced. Hacking over moorland and coastal heath as well as lessons are available.
Mountain Biking and Electric Mountain Biking
Mountain biking on Exmoor's bridleway network offers miles of challenging and spectacular biking. To help with the challenge, electric mountain bikes can be hired at Porlock, as well as standard mountain bikes. Find out more at https://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/enjoying/mountain-biking
Stargazing in our Dark Sky Reserve
Exmoor was the first area to be designated in Europe as a Dark Sky Reserve. Close to Combe Martin is Holdstone Down which offers ideal dark skies for observing the heavens. You can hire a telescope from the National Park Centre in Lynmouth. Find out more go to our Dark Sky page or go to https://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/enjoying/stargazing
Gardens
This area is blessed with some wonderful gardens. They are usually in sheltered valleys and with our mild winter weather kept warm by the Gulf Stream, some exotic plants can be enjoyed. Go to our 'Gardens' page for more ideas.
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Videos
Go to our Videos page to get some inspiration on activities you might enjoy doing.
Blogs
To get more ideas of what others have enjoyed around North Devon and Exmoor, have a look at our Blog page.
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Relaxing
On damp days or in the evening you may like to relax and do something different, such as go to the theatre or cinema or visit the skittle alley. See our Leisure page for ideas and contact details.
And at the end of the day you can sit on the beach and watch the amazing sunset.
OSKC WATERSPORTS
Borough Road, Combe Martin EX34 0AN
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SURFSIDE KAYAK HIRE AND TOURS
Borough Road , Combe Martin EX34 0DQ
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NEWBERRY VALLEY FISHING
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Woodlands, Combe Martin EX34 0AT
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ROCK POOLING
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You’ll find some of the best rock pooling in the region here at Combe Martin – big pools filled with a wide variety of extraordinary marine life to discover. See the rock pooling video on the Videos page.
SEA FISHING AT COMBE MARTIN
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Whether you choose to fish from above the rocks between Newberry and Combe Martin beaches or to try kayak fishing which is an increasingly popular activity then Combe Martin bay is an ideal spot to try it.
CYCLING AROUND COMBE MARTIN
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If you can tackle the ups and downs of the hilly landscape, there is some great cycling routes to be found around North Devon and Exmoor with the Tarka Trail and the Sustrans network.
WALKING AROUND COMBE MARTIN
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As well as a host of delightful inland walks, we have the South West Coast Path which passes through the village heading towards Ilfracombe on one side and up to Great Hangman, Holdstone Down and on to Lynton on the other.
ILFRACOMBE PRINCESS
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Kiosk 3, The Quay, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EQ
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LANDMARK THEATRE
The Seafront, Ilfracombe, EX34 9BZ
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