Devon Adventure North to South – 6 Day Guided Tour North Devon Beaches, the Tarka Trail, Dartmoor + South Coast SUP + Kayak
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Devon Adventure North to South – 6 Day Guided Tour North Devon Beaches, The Tarka Trail, Dartmoor + South Coast SUP + Kayak Duration 6 days / 5 nights Start Tiverton Parkway Finish Tiverton Parkway / Plymouth This tour is for the explorers, those who want a truly different experience and the perfect balance of action and relaxation, immersing guests in some of the most iconic places in stunning Devon. The tour is fuelled by a range of different not in the guidebook experiences, wonderful local food and drink and good company! We’ve created a range of activities, open to all, including swimming and dipping in the hidden swimming spots, biking down disused railway lines, hiking in Dartmoor or the South West Coastal Path and SUPing / Kayaking the South Devon coast. We’ll take you on a journey through Devon like no other – joining together the most stunning experiences, into a magical 6 day journey that you’ll remember for a lifetime. Join one of our friendly groups, meet like-minded people and discover new places. Day 1. Arriving into Tiverton Parkway for 11am, we’ll meet you at the station and take the short transfer to the North Devon coast. Get to know your group over a seaside lunch in the pretty town of Ilfracombe (you’ll recognise the iconic Damien Hurst statue ‘Verity’ that towers over the pier, guarding the harbour entrance). In the afternoon we have an introductory swim at the famous Tunnels Beach Lido. We then walk in the late afternoon along Woolacombe Bay to Barricane Beach for a dip and ‘curry on the beach’ – a fabulous little pop-up café serving Sri-Lankan curries right on the sand, with time to get to know your group - the perfect start to this holiday! OPTIONS: Intro Sea Swim up to 5 miles Day 2. This morning’s walk takes us along the South West Coast Path to Watermouth Cove for a mid-morning swim from this stunning cove to Broadsands beach known by our guides as James Bond beach. With a lovely picnic by the sea for lunch, we kayak and SUP in the afternoon to Combe Martin where we relax with a pint / afternoon tea overlooking the sea. In the late afternoon we travel back to our accommodation for dinner and a chance to relax and unwind. OPTIONS: Sea Swim Up to 4 miles 1 / 2 hours Day 3. It’s time to jump on the bikes as we head south towards Dartmoor. We bike along the wonderful Tarka Trail, a delicious flat disused railway line which takes us all the way to Dartmoor where it joins the Granite Trail, down Dartmoor’s Western edge. We drop in for a swim at the Chagford Lido - a lido in the middle of Devon fed by the river Teign and then have afternoon tea at Gidleigh Park a Michelin 2** restaurant before staying at a famous Dartmoor coaching inn in the heart of the National Park. OPTIONS: from 15-40 miles Lido Swim Day 4. In the morning we head into the heart of Dartmoor to the tucked away Sharrah Pool. Sharrah Pool is only accessible by foot - a beautiful 2 mile walk through the National Park to discover its location! This otherworldly spot, surrounded by woodland, is a gem of Dartmoor and an incredible swimming experience. We then transfer the 5 miles to Totnes and canoe down the Dart river all the way to Dartmouth. OPTIONS: River Swim 4 miles Day 5. We transfer to Hope Cove for a beautiful morning paddle via either Kayak or SUP to Thurlestone Rock – famous for its unusual natural arch, created over centuries by the waves. We lunch in a seaside café and there is the option – at low tide only – to walk / wade to Burgh Island. When sea conditions are right there is the option to SUP / Kayak or even swim around Burgh Island. We dine back at the hotel for our last night celebration. OPTIONS: 2 / 3 hours up to 3 miles Sea Swim Day 6. After a relaxed breakfast we transport guests back to Plymouth/Tiverton and say our goodbyes, helping with all ongoing travel arrangements. The Details Duration 6 days / 5 nights Start Tiverton / Plymouth Finish Tiverton Parkway / Plymouth WHAT’S INCLUDED WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED ● 5 nights accommodation ● Cancellation insurance ● All breakfasts, 2 dinners, 1 picnic ● Items of a personal nature lunch ● Dinner drinks ● Transport and transfers throughout ● Dinners x 3 and 4 lunches ● Professional Tour Leader / guide ● Wetsuits - recommended but not ● Shore and on-water safety support for essential, and tow floats all swims ● Gratuity for guide / tour leader ● All biking equipment including bikes and helmets ● All water borne activity including SUP / Canoe / Kayak ● All swims, walks and alternative options For more information please call +44 1865 513007 or contact [email protected] .