Ideas for days out and places to visit in Devon

Grand Western Canal

Cycling, Family days out, Fishing, Walking, Wildlife

Grand Western Canal Country Park

Horse drawn barge trips, cafés, canal themed play park, visitor centre, boat hire, gift shop, picnic sites.

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Goodiford Mill Fishery

Fishing

Goodiford Mill

15 acres of countryside with a specimen carp lake, silver fish lake and exceptional coarse fishing.

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Fishing, Food and drink

Hollies Trout Farm

Open all year round from dawn to dusk offering fresh fish, gourmet fish products and most importantly superb fly fishing.

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There are so many things to do in Devon and Forest Glade is an ideal centre for a holiday in the countryside, touring the West Country or exploring rural Devon.  Whether you’re looking for places to explore, beaches, family attractions, moorland or somewhere historic Devon has much to offer.

Numerous lanes, little changed over the years, wind their way through the beautiful countryside.  You will see why the Blackdown Hills is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

For those who wish to leave their cars behind there are some lovely walks to choose from, both in the forest and out into the surrounding countryside, with views across the Culm Valley towards Exmoor, Dartmoor and the East Devon coast.

Because of its unique position Forest Glade guests have easy access to the whole of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, including Exmouth with its two miles of sandy beaches to Lyme Regis with its famous harbour.  North Devon, Barnstaple and Minehead are within easy reach, as is South Devon, Somerset and parts of Cornwall.

Use the filter buttons below to search for attractions which are of interest to you and access the links to get more information about the attractions.

The Devon’s Top Attractions website has also has lots of ideas for things to do in Devon.