This fab café is on the site of Halberton Court Farm Shop, and is easily found between Tiverton and the Halberton. It's perfect as part of a walk or cycle along the Grand Western Canal, and could be a start and stop point for a loop like the Swan's Neck Circular. There are cycle racks … Continue reading Ivan’s Café, Halberton
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Cafe 3 Sixty
Cafe 3 Sixty is located in the centre of Bovey Tracey, directly on the family friendly cycle route The Stover Trail. It has pay and display car parks nearby, 2 play areas within walking distance and is just up the road from Bovey's lovely outdoor pool. The cafe is very family - friendly, with a … Continue reading Cafe 3 Sixty
Cycling the Stover Trail
The Stover Trail is one of Devon's family friendly cycle trails. It links Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey using traffic free paths and quiet country lanes. It links to the cycle trail through Mill Marsh Park and into the grounds of Parke, before becoming the Wray Valley Trail onto Dartmoor. Whilst the main start of … Continue reading Cycling the Stover Trail
A Stantyway Stroll
Stantyway Farm is part of Clinton Devon Estates and has both the South West Coast path and a network of public footpaths and bridleways running over its land and nearby. Many of these have stiles or rough ground underfoot (perfect for a proper ramble with sea views) but there is a 3 km loop on … Continue reading A Stantyway Stroll
Stantyway Farm
Stantyway Farm in Otterton is part of Clinton Devon Estates, and is set in an incredible position above Ladram Bay. To reach the main farmhouse where walks begin and free parking is avalble next to the Honesty Cafe, you drive through the centre of Otterton as if heading to Ladram Bay holiday park (you can … Continue reading Stantyway Farm
Dumpdon Hill Fort
I was first introduced to Dumpdon Hill Fort by fellow local blogger Clare from Flip Flops or Wellies. We enjoyed a dog walk and a chat back in the summer and I resolved to bring the family back to enjoy the far reaching views and sense of space. Protected and managed by the National Trust, … Continue reading Dumpdon Hill Fort
Otter Valley Ice Cream Parlour & Cafe
Otter Valley ice cream is often available from pop up stalls at festivals and events. We have previously made special trips to their lay-by stall just outside Honiton to purchase a treat and sit in the sunshine to enjoy it and we were so excited when we heard they had opened in a brand new … Continue reading Otter Valley Ice Cream Parlour & Cafe
Cranbrook Country Park
Cranbrook Country Park is a fabulous green space located in and around the new town of Cranbrook near Exeter Airport. It is free to access and there is free parking available at the train station and on local roads. The Country Park is found on both sides of Younghayes and Tillhouse Road, and on both … Continue reading Cranbrook Country Park
Bovey Tracey Bike and Play
Our love for the beautiful Parke is well known - it's an absolutely fabulous place for a walk, a paddle and a lovely treat afterwards in the yummy Home Farm Café. You can read more about our adventures there here. However, I've often wondered how best to get to the old railway track that runs … Continue reading Bovey Tracey Bike and Play
Friday Five – free days out!
1) House of Marbles http://www.houseofmarbles.com The House Of Marbles is a fantastic place where you can visit the #MuseumofMarbles, watch glass being created and crafted by Teign Valley Glass, enjoy the mesmerising marble runs (including a giant one!) and play in their great play area too. Entry is free 👍 There's also a lovely cafe … Continue reading Friday Five – free days out!
