About the local area
Ruda is located on one of the UK's top surfing beaches, ideal for pros who want to show off their moves on the waves or for those who fancy having a few lessons with our surf school.
Watch sheep races and enjoy pony rides at The Big Sheep or take a boat trip out to the magical Lundy Island and learn about it history as a former pirate base.
About the local area
Cities and towns
- Croyde
Explore the charming village of Croyde with its beautiful thatched cottages, quaint village pubs and its stunning Blue Flag Beach, famous for its fantastic surfing conditions. - Illfracombe
Illfracombe is a stunning coastal town bustling with shops, bars, restaurants and regular markets. From the harbour you can catch a boat to magnificent Lundy Island. - Clovelly
Clovelly is a beautiful picture postcard fishing village with beautiful cottages and cobbled roads. Visitors can walk down to the harbour to take in the views, visit the Fisherman’s Museum and enjoy a drink in the famous Red Lion Hotel. - Barnstaple
Barnstaple is the commercial centre of North Devon with a bustling market, lots of speciality and craft shops as well as many restaurants, cafes and pubs.
Local attractions
Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park
Spend the day discovering over 250 species of plants and animals in twenty-five acres of stunning woods and parkland on the edge of Exmoor.
Illfracombe Aquarium
Enjoy an educational and interactive experience about the local marine life around Exmoor River, Taw Estuary and the local rock pools - created along the North Devon Coast.
The Big Sheep
Watch live shows of lambs bottle feeding, sheep racing and dog trials or if you’re feeling more energetic have some fun at the playzone – one of Devon’s largest play areas.
Lundy Island
This magical island, a haven for seals and puffins, is only 3 miles long and half a mile wide. Visit the 3 lighthouses and learn the islands history as a popular pirate base with 137 shipwreck sites off its shores.