Last week was the first week of the school holidays, Joanne was taking the kids to Woolacombe and asked if I wanted to go too. We stayed at a holiday park where there was kids entertainment and lots of things for them to do, they enjoyed the children's games and disco, swimming and pottery painting, bowling and of course the arcade where countless 2p coins were put through slots in the hope of winning a keyring.
It's been quite a few years since I've been to Woolacombe, the best thing about it is the lovely long sandy beach. We spent some time there twice during the week, the first time it was quite chilly, the second time the weather was perfect, warm but not too hot, the kids had a great time building sand castles and playing in the sea, Jacob especially enjoyed playing in the waves. We bought a kite to take with us, only a cheap one from the site shop, and I was impressed with myself when I actually managed to get it up in the air and keep it there, first time I've ever managed to do that!
We got out and about and did something different every day, visiting the aquarium in Ilfracombe one day.
it's always fascinating to see what lives in the water, but we all agreed the rays were our favourite, and they are just as cute on the underside too.
We had a day at Clovelly, a privately owned harbour village on a very steep incline, no cars are allowed, it would be impossible with the steep cobbled street. Years ago donkeys were used to transport any shopping or goods to the houses, now they use a type of sled, we saw quite a few locals transporting their Amazon parcels or shopping down the hill while we were there.
All those cobbles are quite a workout for the feet!
A few of the pretty cottages at Clovelly
We spent a lovely few hours there, the kids enjoyed a paddle in the harbour but then or course we had to walk back up that very steep hill, but we fortified ourselves with a cream tea for the climb, and it wasn't too bad if you took it slowly.
Another day was spent at Watermouth Castle, another place which is a workout for the legs! But we did have a lovely day.
Then on our last day we visited Lynton & Lynmouth.
Lynton is at the top, Lynmouth is 500 feet below, the two towns are connected by a water powered funicular railway. Lynton is a lovely little town with shops, restaurants and cafe's while Lynmouth is a harbour town. We opted to save our legs this time and take the cliff railway both ways.
Pretty street in Lynton
Lynmouth, the harbour town
We packed a lot into the week, did a lot of walking, mostly up and down hills! Visited some beautiful places and made some lovey memories.
If you reached the end of this long post, thank you, I know it was a long one 😁
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5 comments:
I have so many happy memories of visits to all those places. We used to stay on the Camping and Caravanning Club site high up overlooking the channel to Wales and then spend so many sunny days on Woolacombe beach.
Thank you for the photos
That brings back memories! I used to work at the Combes Hotel in Woolacombe (on the hill as you're entering). Husband is from Devon, we lived in Combe Martin. We were priced out of the housing market in 1989, so moved up to the Midlands to be closer to my family. Hard to believe that we couldn't afford to buy a lovely terraced house for the pricely sum of £37,500!! (Mrs LH)
So many lovely places to visit along the coast, we had a family holiday in Woolacombe a couple years ago, the beach is stunning.
Oh, what lovely photos of your getaway, Maggie! It looks like the kids had a grand time and I know your family will have such wonderful memories of your holiday! Enjoy these last few days of July!
You had a fabulous week in a beautiful part of the UK.
I did enjoy seeing your lovely photographs.
All the best Jan
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