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Local attractions and days out
Welcome to another page .
Chudleigh must have just about the best location in the country , theres so much to do and
so many places to visit and its all so close , on this page i am giving you just a few ideas of
places you could visit this year.
When you are in Chudleigh you simply don't need to spend a fortune visiting pay to enter
attractions (although we have a few of those ) below i have listed just a few ideas , you can
pick up a book at Chudleigh news that will give you some great ideas for both walks around
Chudleigh or just jump in the car and within 30 minutes you can be shopping in Exeter or
Plymouth , walking on Dartmoor , Sitting on the docks at Teignmouth or taking in the
atmosphere of Torquay Harbourside .......Cornwall is reachable in just over an hour and you
can be riding the waves on Summerleaze beach in Bude .If you are fond of bike riding you
can be in Exeter in 15 minutes and cycle all the way to Powderham Castle without ever
seeing a car or simply go up to Haldon forest and ride the super new trails ..Its your choice
...Enjoy .
Chudleigh must have just about the best location in the country , theres so much to do and
so many places to visit and its all so close , on this page i am giving you just a few ideas of
places you could visit this year.
When you are in Chudleigh you simply don't need to spend a fortune visiting pay to enter
attractions (although we have a few of those ) below i have listed just a few ideas , you can
pick up a book at Chudleigh news that will give you some great ideas for both walks around
Chudleigh or just jump in the car and within 30 minutes you can be shopping in Exeter or
Plymouth , walking on Dartmoor , Sitting on the docks at Teignmouth or taking in the
atmosphere of Torquay Harbourside .......Cornwall is reachable in just over an hour and you
can be riding the waves on Summerleaze beach in Bude .If you are fond of bike riding you
can be in Exeter in 15 minutes and cycle all the way to Powderham Castle without ever
seeing a car or simply go up to Haldon forest and ride the super new trails ..Its your choice
...Enjoy .
The Avon Dam - South Brent
Head south from chudleigh down the A38 and follow the
signs for South Brent , at the island follow Avon Dam
- About 20 minutes journey time from Chudleigh.
Some of our best days out have been spent here , there is
a walk of about 500 yards from the car park to the nearest
comfy sitting area , here you can sit by the side of the
running river and watch the enthusiast hike up to the dam.
If you wish you can set up your BBQ and fry the sausages
in the open air.
Dogs are welcome and its a lovely little suntrap and the
kids will love it , nice safe water and you should be able
to keep a close eye on them .I am a bit short of pictures
but have posted a couple to give you an idea of what it is
like.if you are feeling fit you can walk to the dam in
around 30 minutes - its a majestic sight!
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Head south from chudleigh down the A38 and follow the
signs for South Brent , at the island follow Avon Dam
- About 20 minutes journey time from Chudleigh.
Some of our best days out have been spent here , there is
a walk of about 500 yards from the car park to the nearest
comfy sitting area , here you can sit by the side of the
running river and watch the enthusiast hike up to the dam.
If you wish you can set up your BBQ and fry the sausages
in the open air.
Dogs are welcome and its a lovely little suntrap and the
kids will love it , nice safe water and you should be able
to keep a close eye on them .I am a bit short of pictures
but have posted a couple to give you an idea of what it is
like.if you are feeling fit you can walk to the dam in
around 30 minutes - its a majestic sight!
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Spitchwick - Dartmoor
Head south to Ashburton , turn off for the River Dart Country
Park, keep going over the dart bridge , past the large moors
car park as you head up the hill turn right (not signposted )
Fantastic expanse of open area right by the side of the river ,
suitable for large parties but get there early because parking
is limited, i suggest arrival before 10.30. Theres a river run
for inflatable's right thru the rapids into the lagoon ,for the
maniacs there are people who jump from the rocks into the
pools below , its 35 feet and not recommended.
Theres plenty of room for cricket or football and dogs are
welcome
Head south to Ashburton , turn off for the River Dart Country
Park, keep going over the dart bridge , past the large moors
car park as you head up the hill turn right (not signposted )
Fantastic expanse of open area right by the side of the river ,
suitable for large parties but get there early because parking
is limited, i suggest arrival before 10.30. Theres a river run
for inflatable's right thru the rapids into the lagoon ,for the
maniacs there are people who jump from the rocks into the
pools below , its 35 feet and not recommended.
Theres plenty of room for cricket or football and dogs are
welcome
Above - Avon Dam
SPITCHWICK
Broadsands Beach.
Follow the by pass around paignton and head for
Brixham turn left at windy corner and then right into
Broadsands
Torbay has many beaches with grassed areas at the
forefront but none are quite as charming as
Broadsands , a lovely little beach if the kids are into
swimming and a super grass area for sports and
picnics .Theres also a basic but fun pitch and putt on
the headland.
Follow the by pass around paignton and head for
Brixham turn left at windy corner and then right into
Broadsands
Torbay has many beaches with grassed areas at the
forefront but none are quite as charming as
Broadsands , a lovely little beach if the kids are into
swimming and a super grass area for sports and
picnics .Theres also a basic but fun pitch and putt on
the headland.
| Fancy driving a little further ? Try East Portlemouth beach - its stunning |
| Want some waves? - take the boogie boards and head for Bude - just 75 minutes via the A30 , parking Summerleaze beach and bbq's allowed after 6.00pm |
| Pay to enter attractions include WOODLANDS ....CREALY ......ASHCOMBE ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES ....WWW.QUAYWEST.CO.UK PARK .......RIVER DART COUNTRY PARK.....CANONTEIGNFALLS.....AND MANY MORE!! |
WE MUSTN'T FORGET CHUDLEIGH SWIMMING POOL ,
OPEN ALL SUMMER AND AS WARM AS TOAST.
tuesday 7-9 am - early birds
saturday 8-10 am early birds
monday - Sunday 2pm-5 pm - swim and sunbathe
Monday&Wednesday 6pm -8 pm - adults only
Other times available for private hire.
adults £3 ,child £2 , family £7.50
OPEN ALL SUMMER AND AS WARM AS TOAST.
tuesday 7-9 am - early birds
saturday 8-10 am early birds
monday - Sunday 2pm-5 pm - swim and sunbathe
Monday&Wednesday 6pm -8 pm - adults only
Other times available for private hire.
adults £3 ,child £2 , family £7.50
HALDON FOREST BICYCLE TRAILS;
If you are looking for a little extra fitness or
just a gentle cycle ride , Haldon Forest
could be the place for you , newly designed
and developed there are trails for all ages
and an abundance of picnic spots
View the forest here
If you are looking for a little extra fitness or
just a gentle cycle ride , Haldon Forest
could be the place for you , newly designed
and developed there are trails for all ages
and an abundance of picnic spots
View the forest here
01626 854134
07885 710451 text
SURPRISINGLY GOOD DAY OUT !
TRY A DAY IN PLYMOUTH , VISIT
THE NATIONAL MARINE
AQUARIUM IN THE MORNING ,
TRY A BOAT RIDE ROUND THE
DOCKS IN THE AFTERNOON (£15
PER FAMILY AND GREAT VALUE)
, WANDER ROUND THE BARBICAN
IN THE EARLY EVENING FOR
SOME GREAT VALUE EATERIES
TO SUIT ALL POCKETS...HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED DAY OUT!
TRY A DAY IN PLYMOUTH , VISIT
THE NATIONAL MARINE
AQUARIUM IN THE MORNING ,
TRY A BOAT RIDE ROUND THE
DOCKS IN THE AFTERNOON (£15
PER FAMILY AND GREAT VALUE)
, WANDER ROUND THE BARBICAN
IN THE EARLY EVENING FOR
SOME GREAT VALUE EATERIES
TO SUIT ALL POCKETS...HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED DAY OUT!
FINGLE BRIDGE
DRIVE THROUGH BOVEY AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS FOR
MORTONHEMPSTEAD ,
GO THROUGH MORTON AND TURN RIGHT TOWARD CASTLE DROGO ,
FOLLOW PAST THE CASTLE AND ARRIVE AT FINGLE BRIDGE ,
LOTS OF RIVERSIDE WALKS ,
BEAUTIFUL RIVERSIDE PUB WITH HEARTY FOOD
LARGE PICNIC AND PLAY AREA - NICE ALL ROUND VENUE FOR A DAY OUT
!
DRIVE THROUGH BOVEY AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS FOR
MORTONHEMPSTEAD ,
GO THROUGH MORTON AND TURN RIGHT TOWARD CASTLE DROGO ,
FOLLOW PAST THE CASTLE AND ARRIVE AT FINGLE BRIDGE ,
LOTS OF RIVERSIDE WALKS ,
BEAUTIFUL RIVERSIDE PUB WITH HEARTY FOOD
LARGE PICNIC AND PLAY AREA - NICE ALL ROUND VENUE FOR A DAY OUT
!
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GOLF
THERE ARE SOME CRACKING COURSES AROUND CHUDLEIGH , TEIGN VALLEY IS VERY FRIENDLY AND
ALWAYS WELCOME NEW PLAYERS , HELE PARK IS A CHALLENGING COURSE JUST 5 MILES AWAY BUT
IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE AREA AND FANCY THE ODD NINE HOLES YOU COULD TRY BOVEY JUST £8.50
FOR TWO HOURS OF TOUGH GOLF , IT'S ONLY JUST OPENED AND NEW PLAYERS ARE WELCOME.
THERE ARE SOME CRACKING COURSES AROUND CHUDLEIGH , TEIGN VALLEY IS VERY FRIENDLY AND
ALWAYS WELCOME NEW PLAYERS , HELE PARK IS A CHALLENGING COURSE JUST 5 MILES AWAY BUT
IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE AREA AND FANCY THE ODD NINE HOLES YOU COULD TRY BOVEY JUST £8.50
FOR TWO HOURS OF TOUGH GOLF , IT'S ONLY JUST OPENED AND NEW PLAYERS ARE WELCOME.
BOVEY GOLF
01626 836464
01626 836464
SUMMER TWILIGHT
£7.50
£7.50
DONT FORGET TO VISIT AND SUPPORT THE ROCK CENTRE ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE TOWN
AND A FINE WAY TO SPEND A DAY
Features in and around The Rock Gardens:
· Waterfall and caves, Spectacular maidenhair tree, Parkland landscaped by Capability Brown,Views over
Dartmoor
· Proximity to Ugbrooke House
· Tea Room
· Traditional Nursery
· Tree Ferns
· Fine Garden Walk
· Pond and Grotto
AND A FINE WAY TO SPEND A DAY
Features in and around The Rock Gardens:
· Waterfall and caves, Spectacular maidenhair tree, Parkland landscaped by Capability Brown,Views over
Dartmoor
· Proximity to Ugbrooke House
· Tea Room
· Traditional Nursery
· Tree Ferns
· Fine Garden Walk
· Pond and Grotto
We love Chudleigh, we live in Colchester, Essex and have come to
Chudleigh for our summer holiday for the last 3 years. We have 2
children age 7 and 9 and they love the out door swimming pool, they
chose chudleigh pool, when we gave them the choice of newton abbott or
chudleigh. Cornish butchers is great and the bakers is even better, the
ladies there are so friendly, and the rolls and cakes, superb. We
always have a look in Bracken Gallery, last year we bought a lovely
picture of Hay Tor. Anything we need while in Chudleigh we always use
the local shops, including the fish and chip shop, the chinese take away
and of course the co-op, (but the bakers always takes priority over the
co-op). Harveys is always very welcoming, we love the variety of foods
and jars of lovely things on offer, with happy people to serve us. The
hardware shop also proved useful this year, yet again with friendly
staff happy to serve us. We have also abseiled at The Rock Centre and
had many exciting times there with very supportive and friendly people.
What more can I say, we just love Chudleigh and its lovely people.
Best Regards, Paula.
Chudleigh for our summer holiday for the last 3 years. We have 2
children age 7 and 9 and they love the out door swimming pool, they
chose chudleigh pool, when we gave them the choice of newton abbott or
chudleigh. Cornish butchers is great and the bakers is even better, the
ladies there are so friendly, and the rolls and cakes, superb. We
always have a look in Bracken Gallery, last year we bought a lovely
picture of Hay Tor. Anything we need while in Chudleigh we always use
the local shops, including the fish and chip shop, the chinese take away
and of course the co-op, (but the bakers always takes priority over the
co-op). Harveys is always very welcoming, we love the variety of foods
and jars of lovely things on offer, with happy people to serve us. The
hardware shop also proved useful this year, yet again with friendly
staff happy to serve us. We have also abseiled at The Rock Centre and
had many exciting times there with very supportive and friendly people.
What more can I say, we just love Chudleigh and its lovely people.
Best Regards, Paula.
| Are you a local or a visitor ? Do you have any comments about chudleigh or any ideas for days out in the area , please email me with any suggestions and i would be happy to post your email on here...thanks !!! |
| Emails :- |
Hi Chris ,
Thank you for the great service on Saturday .We are
back in Birmingham now and missing Chudleigh already
. Comments on the town - Lovely atmosphere as always
, such great people running the local shops - nothing is
too much trouble for them . Such a great place to stay
with so many things to do and all within easy reach . We
enjoyed our afternoon at the Rock , the kids thought it
was great so thanks for the suggestion.
Negative points - your parking attendants are quite
aggressive , they were checking my car before i had
even left it! We were a little disturbed by the drinkers
outside the ship pub but even though they looked a little
rowdy they were very friendly.
All in all a great holiday , see you next year!!"
John and Mary - Brum - ~chudleigh September 08
Thank you for the great service on Saturday .We are
back in Birmingham now and missing Chudleigh already
. Comments on the town - Lovely atmosphere as always
, such great people running the local shops - nothing is
too much trouble for them . Such a great place to stay
with so many things to do and all within easy reach . We
enjoyed our afternoon at the Rock , the kids thought it
was great so thanks for the suggestion.
Negative points - your parking attendants are quite
aggressive , they were checking my car before i had
even left it! We were a little disturbed by the drinkers
outside the ship pub but even though they looked a little
rowdy they were very friendly.
All in all a great holiday , see you next year!!"
John and Mary - Brum - ~chudleigh September 08
Chudleigh dial a car - Taxi service for Chudleigh
Ever since I first visited Chudleigh some 10 years ago, I have found the
people unfailingly friendly and the town unspoiled and interesting. The
parish church is well worth a visit with a lovely 15th century rood
screen. Quite my favourite place!
Jane
people unfailingly friendly and the town unspoiled and interesting. The
parish church is well worth a visit with a lovely 15th century rood
screen. Quite my favourite place!
Jane
Hi chris ,
well we nearly tried all the days out on your 'things to do page' , had a super
holiday in Chudleigh as always , everyone made us so so welcome .
Favourite day out was spitchwick (thanks for the tip) , we have been
coming to devon for many years but that was our first time there - everyone
loved it especially the kids who had a great time surfing the rapids !
Thanks to all the shopkeepers who served us so well and to yourself for
the very reasonable and reliable service out to Trusham and Newton abbot.
All the best
Andy and Maria
well we nearly tried all the days out on your 'things to do page' , had a super
holiday in Chudleigh as always , everyone made us so so welcome .
Favourite day out was spitchwick (thanks for the tip) , we have been
coming to devon for many years but that was our first time there - everyone
loved it especially the kids who had a great time surfing the rapids !
Thanks to all the shopkeepers who served us so well and to yourself for
the very reasonable and reliable service out to Trusham and Newton abbot.
All the best
Andy and Maria
On the road to Manaton , just
before becky Falls , park on the
right and follow the footpath on a
circular walk of around 4 miles
before becky Falls , park on the
right and follow the footpath on a
circular walk of around 4 miles
Stover Park , nice circular walk around the
lake , a little short on facilities but ideal for
walking the dog or exploring with small
children
lake , a little short on facilities but ideal for
walking the dog or exploring with small
children
Stover Park
The Hidden quarry at Haytor - its there you just have to look for it !!!!
Dartmoor January 2010 - best spot for sledging is about 1.5 miles past Haytor , parking is a little
limited but you have a straight 400 mtr run with no rocks - great fun for all ages !
limited but you have a straight 400 mtr run with no rocks - great fun for all ages !