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Forda is just over a mile from the village of Kilkhampton. In the village you will find friendly pubs, eateries and a surprising range of local shopping – including a post office and newsagent, butchers, two convenience village stores (Londis & Spar), gift shops, a Chinese takeaway, an Adventure Park with 10 pin bowling and much more. You can also make use of the village skateboard park and children’s play area. Just outside the village our local Farm Shop sells its own meat and vegetables, local bacon and sausages, homemade pasties, bread and cakes.

We are a few minutes from the Tamar Lakes with fishing, watersports, sailing and canoeing – see photo

The nearest beaches (Sandymouth & Duckpool) are just three miles away in the Atlantic Heritage Coastal region with its rugged coastline and sandy bays, providing spectacular walks and with the Atlantic rollers drawing surfers from all over the world.

The small, friendly resort of Bude is six miles away, with its beaches, tidal sea water swimming pool and modern indoor leisure pool, 18-hole golf course and many other sports facilities. Bude has been welcoming visitors since Victorian times and today the charm and atmosphere of a traditional seaside resort are retained in harmony with modern services. Bude has its own beaches and to the south is the beautiful beach of Widemouth Bay. A few minutes walk from the town centre you can explore the dramatic scenery of the South West Coastal Path or discovering the historic and famous Bude Canal. For much more information on Bude, including the coastline and beaches, local information and places to eat, visit the official Bude Tourism Information website.

Activities

With some of the best surfing beaches in the country, there are several shops in Bude. For hiring and purchasing wetsuits, boards and much more, try Zuma Jay surf shop.
For courses and tuition, try Outdoor Adventure, Atlantic Pursuits or and Big Blue. For other watersports – see Tamar Lakes. Links to these are in the column to the left.

Out of the water, and still feeling active? How about Efford Down Riding Stables – tel. 01288 354244

If you prefer two wheels and didn’t bring your bicycles, you can hire them from Gifford Cycles in Kilkhampton – tel. 01288 321829 or 07977901282. You can also hire at the famous Camel Trail and Tarka Trail.

Also in Kilkhampton you can try Field Archery – tel. 01288 321328

Forda is ideally situated for exploring the beautiful coastline of Cornwall and North Devon, whether for the rugged scenery or the numerous picturesque ports, including Padstow (made famous by Rick Stein’s enthusiasm for seafood) and Port Isaac (made famous by the TV series Doc Martin). Inland you can explore the rolling countryside of Devon and Cornwall or the more dramatic landscapes of Exmoor, Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor.

The attractions, theme parks, houses and gardens are too numerous to mention – but don’t worry, at Forda you will find us fully stocked with leaflets on all of them and you are more than welcome to ask our advice on which are of most interest to you and which are most applicable for your small ones.

Within 30-45 minutes

• Tintagel – the legendary home of King Arthur and the Round Table
• The picturesque fishing villages of Clovelly, Boscastle, Port Isaac
• Bodmin Moor and the famous Jamaica Inn
• Many theme parks, attractions, historic houses and gardens
• Hartland Point and Quay
• Numerous attractive Cornish and Devon villages and the towns of Launceston, Bideford and Barnstaple

Within 45-75 minutes

• The Eden Project
• The stunning and wild scenery of Exmoor and Dartmoor
• The Tarka and Camel trails (walking and cycling
• Padstow, Rock, Newquay and other beautiful Cornish harbours and beaches too numerous to mention
• Falmouth and the National Maritime Museum
• The cities of Exeter, Plymouth and Truro