Mid Devon has some of the best countryside views with a wealth of natural beauty and wildlife, making it the perfect setting for walking, cycling and horse-riding. Explore the rugged landscapes of Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks, or meander through the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty along one of the many official routes.

For the thrill seekers, there’s plenty on offer here to get your adrenaline pumping. Try the large muddy obstacle course, race a quad bike or head for the skies with a balloon ride. With a number of rivers, lakes and the Grand Western Canal, we have water sports covered offering whitewater canoeing, boating and ‘stand up paddle boarding’. Fancy a surf? Mid Devon is perfectly placed for you to easily visit Devon’s North and South coasts.

Mid Devon is also a popular area for leisure holidays with a number of quality fishing lakes and golf courses, gardens and events.  View our Fishing Lakes and Holidays page for a list of all the fisheries in Mid Devon for your next angling retreat.