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Sea Swimming

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Barricane Beach at Woolacombe is perfect for sea swimming.
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Lee bay at low tide offers calm safe swimming

Barricane Beach

Located between Woolacombe and Mortehoe, Barricane is often called Shell Beach owing to the beach being made up of shingle and shells - many of which are not native to this country. There are plenty of good rockpools here amongst the flat rocks at low tide.
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There is a small cafe at Barricane Beach serving  Sri Lankan curries which are perfect at sunset!

"I have been coming to Woolacombe for over 40 years and so would notice the changes over this time. Fortunately it's one of those seaside places where time stood still! Barricane Beach being one of them. It's a small shingle beach in a lovely cove with plenty of shelter and safe swimming."

http://www.devonguide.com/beaches/barricane-beach.htm

https://www.facebook.com/Barricane-Beach-Woolacombe-163881457003060/

Lee Bay

2 Miles to the West of Ilfracombe is Lee Bay a charming sand and shingle beach backing onto an equally charming village. The bay is flanked on either side by an imposing rocky coastline. Set in a wooded combe which is sometimes referred to as "Fuchsia Valley" Lee Bay has no problem living up to it's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty status.

http://www.devonguide.com/beaches/lee-bay.htm

Pool Swimming

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Ilfracombe Swimming Pool

Situated on the North Devon coast we offer a 33m swimming pool which is available for private hire as well as public swimming, and a relaxing sauna.

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http://www.leisurecentre.com/ilfracombe-pool-and-fitness-centre
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Woolacombe Bay Spa

Why not try the Woolacombe Bay Hotel Spa, should you want to banish everyday aches and pains, revive tired skin or simply indulge with one or a handful of expert health treatments, The Haven is the place to add the feel good factor to your holiday.

http://www.woolacombe-bay-hotel.co.uk/devon-spa-hotels/haven-spa
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Cascades Tropical Adventure Pool

Cascades Tropical Adventure Pool in Croyd offers hours of indoor pool fun on the big blue slide and water rapids. Enjoy the great outdoors with the adventure play, beach activities and more or challenge the family to a game of football on the playing fields.

http://www.parkdeanholidays.co.uk/devon-holidays/ruda/entertainment/facilities-on-park.htm​

Any questions - please contact Caroline & Chris Mitchell on +44 7912 205690 or email thefernerydevon@btinternet.com 


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