| oughout the UK, there are lots of places to visit that | | | | Pebble Ridge is a sight to behold, with its rounded grey |
| provide many and varied activities, sights, sounds, and | | | | cobbles made from sandstone. This inconceivable |
| entertainment. for all ages. The coastline of the Uk has | | | | formation actually acts as a protective barrier for the |
| contrasts galore, consisting of vibrant resorts, | | | | resort and the nearby Northam Burrows Country Park, |
| wonderful sandy beaches, sensational views from cliff | | | | which is a place of natural beauty. |
| top locations, secret bays, and habitats to all things | | | | There is an endearing walk along the south west |
| natural. | | | | coastal path, but for the more adventurous there is |
| These coastal areas are the UK's most lucrative | | | | also the famous Tarka trail, which passes close by. |
| leisure resource and is effectively one gigantic National | | | | Lots of people see this as a charming bike ride with |
| Park. Each area has its favourite spots for tourists, | | | | much of north and mid Devon encountered along the |
| such as Blackpool in the north west, Bournemouth and | | | | way. Other activities popularised at Westward Ho! |
| Brighton in the south, Great Yarmouth, Margate and | | | | include sailing, buggy surfing, wind-surfing and good old |
| Skegness down the east and Newquay and Torquay | | | | fashioned wave surfing. |
| in the west. However, for lots of visitors, these places | | | | The Royal North Devon Golf course is in the village, |
| are too commercial and they prefer to find little places | | | | and was recently recognised in a Golfing publication as |
| that can satisfy their needs, but at maybe a more | | | | one of the best five courses throughout the UK. As |
| relaxing pace. | | | | the oldest course in England it is well worth a visit, if |
| One such place is Westward Ho!, a picturesque little | | | | nothing more than to find out about the history. |
| village with an odd name, sat looking out towards the | | | | Westward Ho! is still known as a village, but its growth |
| Atlantic Ocean on the North Devon coast. Created out | | | | over the decades probably has thrust it up into the |
| of a development triggered by the book Westward | | | | small town bracket now. It has a few great pubs, with |
| Ho! written by Charles Kingsley in the mid 1800's, it has | | | | the most popular probably being the Village Inn. Similarly |
| grown into a favorite holiday destination. | | | | there are only a handful of restaurants in the town, but |
| Its location at the Taw/Torridge estuary, between | | | | should you need something a bit more lively then the |
| Hartland Point to the south and the rocky headlands of | | | | town of Appledore is just a pleasant 30-40 minutes |
| Ilfracombe to the north, gives it a time-honored position | | | | walk away. |
| and its two miles of long and wide sandy beach, | | | | Places to stay are certainly not a problem with camp, |
| known as Golden Bay, can rival anywhere in the UK. | | | | caravan and holiday parks set right next to the long |
| Families can enjoy themselves on the soft sand, or | | | | beaches; plus a group of good hotels, a large number |
| simply run around and play in a very safe conditions. | | | | of holiday cottages and brilliant apartments right next |
| Many people choose to amble along the sea front on | | | | to teh beach. With or without the children, Westward |
| a romantic walk taking in wildlife and the brilliant views. | | | | Ho! is a terrific village to go for a relaxing break, brilliant |
| It is a favourite for bird watchers too, as there is a | | | | views and a great welcome. |
| whole host of birds frequenting the area. The stunning | | | | |