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Top 10 nature & wildlife things to do in Devon

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Devon that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Forest Wood Fired Sauna & Cold Water River Swim, Devon1

    1. Forest Wood Fired Sauna & Cold Water River Swim

    · 2.3 hours

    The Ultimate Experience in Well Being, Body Detox and Purification by rain water, fire and sauna. This off grid forest wood sauna with wild swimming and hot tub adventure truly ticks all the boxes for couples or groups seeking health kicks.

  2. Coasteering Geopark Adventure In Torquay, Devon2

    2. Coasteering Geopark Adventure In Torquay

    5.0· 167 reviews· 2.5 hours

    Our Coasteering Adventure can be tailored to your ability! As long as you can swim and boulder you will Love a Rock Solid Adventure! We have an incredible array of wildlife and the route is circular so you get maximum adventure for your money. You will challenge yourself with leaps into stunning clear water, scale cliffs and explore sunken sea caves! Book now or call to discuss a booking.

  3. Private Coastal Boat Tour in Torquay, Devon3

    3. Private Coastal Boat Tour in Torquay

    5.0· 88 reviews· 1 hours

    Join us for a fantastic coastal tour and explore of the bay. You will arrive at our vibrant hub and we will get kitted up and safety briefed. The excitement then begins to build as you are taken onboard one of our boats (dependant on the activity booked). Whether it's an exhilarating RIB Ride, a leisurely coastal tour or private and exclusive charter. The tour starts in MDL Marina where we make our way past the many expensive and exclusive motor yachts - once out of the marina we are in open seas. We hug the stunning coastline which is rich in geology and wildlife and is what makes the English Riviera so unique. We then look for our resident pod of dolphins, keep an eye out for seals basking on the rocks and explore the many secluded cove and caves. It really is an experience that will not be forgotten.

  1. Half Day Sea kayak Guided Tour, Devon4

    4. Half Day Sea kayak Guided Tour

    5.0· 15 reviews· 4 hours

    Get away from the crowds and discover the views and wildlife of this stunning coastline. Explore lonely bays, spot wild birds and with a bit of luck seals and even a dolphin! A great feeling of calm and adventure will accompany you surrounded by beautiful nature and clear water. Bring your swimming kit and go for a dip on the way or just soak in the sunshine. Our friendly guides will make sure you are safe and well looked after.

  2. Explore North Cornwall on Electric Bikes, Devon5

    5. Explore North Cornwall on Electric Bikes

    5.0· 12 reviews

    Please see davidmyers.co.uk for further info. Take in the beautiful surroundings of Morwenstow, North Cornwall with a local guide who was born and raised here. Our route takes us to some of the South west's most remote, wild and spectacular places - all linked together on sleepy country lanes with very little traffic. This area is extremely beautiful but can be hilly, and this is where the electric bikes come into their own. Our route will last 2.5-3 hours and will take us on some lovely roads out to the cliffs, with a tea rooms and local pub along the way if you fancy a refreshment. To get access to some of the most interesting places (for example a shipwreck-wood cabin built into the cliff face in the 1800's) we will park the bikes and go on foot for 15 minutes, so please be aware bring shoes you are comfortable walking in too. Please note a good level of fitness is still required to operate the bikes and walk out to the cliffs. The bikes have a max rider weight limit of 120kg.

  3. Glider Plane Tour of the Jurassic Coast, Devon6

    6. Glider Plane Tour of the Jurassic Coast

    5.0· 6 reviews· 1 hours

    Flying above the Jurassic Coastline in a motorglider is a truly unique experience. Our aircraft it is both very quiet and comfortable and offers unrivalled visibility making it perfect for taking aerial photographs of all the attractions along the beautiful South Coast Motorgliders by there nature are extremely safe aircraft to fly in as with their long wings they can glide very efficiently without the engine running. Your 1 hour trip will give you ample opportunity to see the cliffs and beaches along the coast as well as the chance to handle the controls and fly the motorglider if you wish. As your pilot is a fully qualified flying Instructor you will be able to receive some tuition on handling the controls of the aircraft and possibly flying us back to the airfield yourself.

  4. Fly a Motorglider in Devon, Devon7

    7. Fly a Motorglider in Devon

    5.0· 2 reviews· 30 min

    Flying above the Devonshire countryside in a motorglider is a truly unique experience. Our aircraft it is both very quiet and comfortable and offers unrivalled visibility making it perfect for taking aerial photographs. Motorgliders by there nature are extremely safe aircraft to fly in as with their long wings they can glide very efficiently without the engine running. Your 30min Motorglider Experience will give you a great opportunity to enjoy a birds eye view of Devon as well as the chance to handle the controls and fly the motorglider if you wish. As your pilot is a fully qualified flying Instructor you will be able to receive some tuition on handling the controls of the aircraft and possibly flying us back to the airfield yourself.

  5. 90 Minute Coastal Explorer in Torquay, Devon8

    8. 90 Minute Coastal Explorer in Torquay

    5.0· 88 reviews· 1.5 hours

    This is the longest boat trip we do. We will leave Torquay Marina and head out into the bay. Dependant on the weather we will either turn left or right but with way we will hug the coast. Along our route we will explore coves, caves and rock islands as we admire the geology of the UNESCO Geopark and look out for wildlife. We hope to see seals, dolphins + porpoise as well as an array of sea birds including our Guillemot colony (March - August). We will take in the whole bay and weather dependant extend further down the coast enhancing our changes of spotting more wildlife. Wildlife is not guaranteed but we will do our very best to find them !! We will also have some fun at speed and a few donuts !! This is truly a great way to get out on the water. Our experienced guides have lots of local information and are so passionate about our local area and wildlife. So book with us today and create some special memories.

  6. 30-Minute Raptor RIB Ride Activity in Torquay, Devon9

    9. 30-Minute Raptor RIB Ride Activity in Torquay

    5.0· 188 reviews· 30 min

    Once kitted up in lifejackets and having had a safety brief we will depart Torquay Marina and head along the coast stopping at secluded bays, rock islands and stunning coves. Be prepared for the moving bits to be done with astonishing acceleration but then settle into some witty commentary from the crew onboard as they showcase the very best bits of Torbay for you to see. We will also keep a look at for wildlife along the way. Raptor seats 12 people and we are on the water for 30 minutes. Its an experience you will never forget.

  7. Guided Wildlife & Sea Cave Kayak Safari in English Riviera, Devon10

    10. Guided Wildlife & Sea Cave Kayak Safari in English Riviera

    4.9· 134 reviews· 3 hours

    Join slow adventure tour specialists Sea Kayak Torbay for a discovery of the English Riviera Unesco Global Geopark, Visit multiple coves and caves .Observe seals swimming or sunbathing and perhaps meet our pod of bottle nosed dolphins. Stop on a remote beach for a wild swim, have a beach fire and toast marshmallows! Feel free to bring a picnic and your bathers! We regularly deliver tours to young families and can take children as young as 4. Our comfy seated kayaks with firm back rests can assist all ages and abilities of kayakers to access the water and see our stunning and dramatic coastline. Tours are only delivered in very stable tandem touring kayaks and training is provided. These experiences are a great way to bond with your partner or child. So much more than just a Kayak Tour! We take up to 3 guides on every tour 12 participants per guide. Please call Sea Kayak Torbay on 01803 912963 if you are an odd number or solo paddler!

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