Wadlands is perfectly situated to enjoy all that Devon and Cornwall have
to offer, as well as being just a few miles from Dartmoor National Park
and in the heart of 
Ruby Country we are under an hours drive from the
cities of Exeter and Plymouth, and the stunning North Cornwall and Devon
coast where there are hundreds of sandy coves and rugged clifftop walks.
Hatherleigh is surrounded by a multitude of quaint villages which beg exploration and will reward you with a tasty lunch in the local pub. Local walks meander through nearby woods and along beautiful wild rivers.
Whether you want to go surfing (with or without tuition), walking or riding, take the family out for an entertaining day out, enjoy the best pubs and restaurants or even take a shire-horse drawn carriage down to beautiful Higher Cadham Farm for a walk by the river and a cream tea (we can arrange this for you), you can relax and plan a perfect holiday.
Local Activities
- Morwellham Quay – a good day out for all the family
- The Picnic Boat – Guided boat trips with delicious picnics on the beautiful River Dart
- Lanhydrock house
- Castle Drogo – built between 1900/1923 by the then owner of Lipton's stores
- Lydford Gorge – a good day out for the family
- Torrington 1646 – A kids day out
- Launceston steam railway – phone 01566 775665
- Dartington Crystal and Glass
- Tintagel castle
- The Eden Project – A world-class ecological attraction at St Austel
- Arlington Court
- RHS Rosemoor Gardens – plant centre and shop
- Buckland Abbey – the home of Sir Francis Drake
- Fleet Air Arm Museum – for young and old alike
- Barometer World
- Yelverton Paperweight Centre
- Powderham Castle – A kids day out
- South Devon Railway
- Becky Falls Woodland Park – A day out for the whole family
- Explore the Beautiful north coast of Devon with its secluded sandy coves and bays
- Geevor Tin Mine – on the North Coast of Cornwall, a fully working mine upto 1990
- Dartmoor National Park
- Buckfast Abbey
- Sailing on Roadford Lake – a 750 acre man-made lake
- Visit Hatherleigh – a picturesque market town (market day Tuesdays)
- Tavistock – a classic West Country market town (market day Saturdays)
- Widecombe in the Moor
Golf
There are three golf courses nearby at Okehampton, Moretonhampstead and Ashbury all of which are an easy drive.
Fishing
Coarse fishing lakes include: Alder, Anglers Paradise, Hidden Valley, Legge, South Reed and Spire’s. River fishing can be enjoyed on the Tamar, Tavyn, Taw and & Torridge.
Sea fishing can be arranged at Teignmouth, Plymouth, Looe and Bideford. You can expect to catch mackerel, conger, shark amongst others.
Cycling
The Tarka trail starting from Meeth, just 10 minutes away, runs all the way to Torrington and Bideford. You can stop for refreshment at the East Yard Cafe and will find plenty of places to eat, drink, rest and shop in Torrington and Bideford. You can take your own bike or hire locally.
The granite way:
The 12km route links Okehampton to Lydford, in the west
of the county, and is called The Granite Way. Along the route, there are
views of Meldon Viaduct, the Meldon Lake, Okehampton Castle, and across
the moors. Look one way, and you can see as far as Exmoor: look the other
way, and you can just about pick out Bodmin Moor in the distance. And
then there’s magical Dartmoor . . . which is at the heart of this
route. 
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Mountain biking is available in nearby Abbeyford woods with a perpose built track.
There are also miles of deserted local roads just around the corner to explore on a quiet summer afternoon by bike or on foot.
Water Sports
At Roadford Lake and Meldon Lake (both just 10 minutes away) you can sail, waterski, windsurf and canoe, either on your own or under instruction. They are also a great place just to relax and watch the fun.
Walking
The peace and beauty of Dartmoor is envigorating no matter what the time of year. Over 60 square miles of varied moorland is to be explored, including granite tors, heather covered hillside and quaint pubs and cafe's along the way.
Ruby Country’s landscape provides some of the most varied and accessible countryside in the South West of England. Quiet country roads, green lanes, easy hills, wooded trails and the banks of smooth flowing rivers offer the perfect place for walking, cycling and horse riding. To help guide you on your way a series of waymarked Ruby Trails provide the perfect guide for exploring. More on Ruby trails . . .
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