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Watersports
Whether you want a peaceful paddle on the river or to experience the thrill of extreme water sports, the Heart of Devon has plenty to offer.
With nearly 40 miles/64km of coastline in the Heart of Devon, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy life on the water, from leisurely boat trips to high adrenalin kite surfing or water skiing.
Stuart Line Cruises operate boat trips throughout the year, with trips along the World Heritage Jurassic Coast from Exmouth and Sidmouth in summer and bird watching trips along the Exe Estuary in winter. Mackerel fishing trips operate from the coastal towns of Branscombe and Beer, where you can also hire your own boat. Canoes can be hired from Exeter Quayside, to take a gentle paddle exploring the canal, with two waterside pubs en route!
Head to Exmouth to take part in high adrenalin water sports, such as kite surfing, water skiing and wake boarding, or learn to sail or windsurf on the River Exe at Exeter. If you're feeling adventurous, diving centres at Exmouth and Teignmouth offer the opportunity for visitors of all diving abilities to explore hidden underwater worlds, from shallow reefs to deep wreck dives.
More relaxing pursuits such as fishing are also popular in the Heart of Devon, or head to one of the area's beautiful beaches for a paddle in the sea! Why not try the original form of surfing on a traditional wooden board from the Original Surfboard Company - historically known as 'surf riding'.
Whatever your interests and abilities, you are sure to have fun messing about on the water in the Heart of Devon, use the options on the right to search our database of water based activities.
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The Original Surfboard Company
Type
Family Activities
All Original Surfboards are British made - designed in Cornwall and made in Devon.
Creedy Lakes
Type
Fishery
Location
Crediton
4 and a half acre lake in beautiful country setting with varying water depths, plus 1 & 3/4 acre spring-fed lake. Carp to 30 lbs 12 oz, & tench to 6alb 8 oz. Hard fighting fish! Accommodation also available.
Diggerlakes
Type
Fishery
Location
Willand, Cullompton
Diggerlakes offers you access to quality carp fishing on a day ticket or your own exclusive fishery basis. With two lakes holding fish to over 35lb, Diggerlakes is set to become the premier day ticket fishing complex in the South West.
Fishing at South View Farm
Type
Watersports
Location
Exeter
South View coarse fishery consists of three spring fed lakes, set in an idyllic Devon valley.
Sorenson Fly Casting
Type
Fishery
Location
Burlescombe, Tiverton
Why not treat yourself to some of the best fly fishing in the country with the guidance and help of professional fly casting tuition on some of the south west’s beautiful trout fishing fisheries.
Devon’s idyllic countryside is the back drop to some spectacular fishing sport, with Exmoor,...
River Exe Estuary
Type
Sailing
Location
Exeter
The Exe Estuary is particularly important for birds in winter, when the mild climate and suitable feeding areas attract tens of thousands of wetland birds - some of them from the UK but many travelling from Northern and Eastern Europe.
Stuart Line Cruises
Type
Boating and Canoeing
Location
Exmouth
Sail with Stuart Line Cruises on a delightful River Exe cruise or a spectacular Coastal Cruise. Breath taking scenery and fascinating history throughout the year. Full commentary on all weather vessels, inside and outside seating and bars and toile
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