Explore Saunton Golf Club and its Surroundings

Woolacombe Sand (2.9 miles)
At first glance, Woolacombe appears to have been somewhat swamped by modern holiday facilities, with rows of hotels, shops and cafes. Once on the beach, however, it’s easy to ignore the tussle of commerce going on in the town - extensive dunes shield the development and leave you to enjoy three miles of flat, wide sand. Even on the busiest summer day, if you’re happy to take a stroll along the beach, you’ll find a quiet spot to lay your towel.

Putsborough Sand (2.1 miles)
Renowned for its cleanliness and vast expanse of golden sand, Putsborough Sand is paradise for both swimmers and surfers.
www.putsborough.com

Biketrail (4.8 miles)
Family packages of hire bikes at a great price, delivered and collected from your holiday cottage.
www.biketrail.co.uk

Otter Cycle Hire (2.3 miles)
Just 20 metres from the Tarka Trail…

The Appledore Crafts Company (4.6 miles)
Art in every kind of medium is on display in this artist's co-operative.
www.appledorecraftscompany.co.uk

The Elliott Gallery (2.5 miles)
A wide range of landscapes and abstract paintings alongside crafts, sculpture and stained glass.
www.theelliottgallery.co.uk

Waterside Gallery (4.8 miles)
Occasional exhibitions and, as you might expect, plenty of local seascapes.
www.watersideart.co.uk

Westbeach Restaurant and Bar (3.8 miles)
Exmoor venison, Torrington lamb and local seafood pepper the menu here.
www.westbeachbar.co.uk

Decks (4.5 miles)
Classic dishes and great views over the River Torridge to Appledore.
www.decksrestaurant.co.uk

Surf South West (1.5 miles)
The first surf schools in the UK to be awarded the highest standard of Level 4 by the British Surfing Association. Beachside surf centres on Saunton Sands and Croyde Beach.
www.surfsouthwest.com

Nick Thorn Surf School (3.8 miles)
www.nickthorn.com

Tarka Cruises (4.6 miles)
Wildlife viewing boat trips along the Torridge Estuary.

Breathingspace (2.4 miles)
Choose from gentle activities like archery, clay pigeon shooting or falconry or try climbing, abseiling, coasteering or gorge scrambling.
www.breathingspace.uk.com

Skern Lodge (4.4 miles)
Bridge jumping, rafting, high ropes, zip wires - whatever activities you fancy trying, Skern Lodge will put together a family day for you.
www.skernlodge.com

Point Breaks Extreme Watersports (3.9 miles)
Waterskiing, wakeboarding, mountain boarding and surfing… hope you’re feeling energetic.
www.pointbreaks.com

North Devon Maritime Museum (4.6 miles)
Charting the long and illustrious seafaring history of north Devon with plenty of curiosities and fascinating artefacts to examine.

The Courtyard Restaurant (3.8 miles)
Having decamped to north Devon from a variety of Michelin starred restaurants, Noel Corston is turning Woolacombe into a gourmet hotspot.
www.courtyardrestaurant.co.uk

The Williams Arms (3.0 miles)
Classic pub food created with excellent ingredients and served with real attention to detail.
www.williamsarms.co.uk

The Quay Cafe (4.8 miles)
Right on the Tarka Trail, this award-winning cafe serves wonderful cream teas.
www.fremingtonquaycafe.co.uk

Wild Thyme Juice Cafe (2.2 miles)
Perfect for breakfast - the morning menu is astonishing.
www.wildthymecafe.co.uk

The Quay Gallery and Restaurant (4.6 miles)
Enjoy views of the estuary and local art as you eat.
www.9thequay.co.uk

Croyde Bay (1.5 miles)
Devon’s answer to Fistral Beach in Cornwall, Croyde Bay is one of the best known surf spots in the country. It draws a young and sporty crowd, and when the surf’s up, there’s a real buzz on this beach.

Croyde (1.0 miles)
Lots of old world Devon charm to be found here - Croyde is a tangle of narrow, twisty lanes and pretty cottages. The main attraction is, of course, the beach – a perfect v-shaped notch in the towering cliffs with fine, yellow sand. Croyde is a mecca for surfers due to the consistent waves that roll onto the shore, but even if you don’t fancy a dip yourself, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the location, from horse riding on the sand, walking the coast path or hiring a bike and setting off to explore the north Devon coast.

Woolacombe (3.8 miles)
Beaches don’t come any bigger than this – Woolacombe’s sands stretch beyond the horizon in a perfect yellow arc. Surfing is the main activity here and this bay is a great place to learn, with consistent swell and a gently shelving beach. The town has a classic seaside feel, with ice cream parlours, surf shops and cafes serving fresh local seafood. There’s an unhurried pace of life here that just begs you to unwind.