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Was planning to head up to west of Scotland next weekend for 10 days or so but looks like the weather has killed that idea.

Sooooo, looks like we will probably head to the south west. Have basically been to weymouth and east from there, but never been in the other direction, so any recs for nice places in Devon and Cornwall please? The plan is for camping unless the weather gets shite down there too...

Never had you down as a camper, Woodsey!

I'm guessing, from your post, that you've done Bournemouth and surrounding areas?

Think mum has some friends at work that head that way in the summer, so I'll see if I can get her to ask about at work for you.

Yeah been to most of the obvious places east from there. I don't mind camping its fun if the weather is ok and quite enjoy a bit of outdoorsy stuff, but if the weather is shite forget it. Doesn't have to be a beach resort either, dartmoor, exmoor or anywhere else is up for consideration also, I just have zero knowledge of the area basically.

It's partly down to cash also as it's hard to get anywhere half decent to stay for less than £75 per room during the school holidays, I just see that as wasted money really. Also I kind of object to doing the best part of £2k on a 10 day holiday in the UK if I'm honest!!

I did a week on Dartmoor with the mob, but that was 15 years ago now, and I can remember it like it was yesterday. Lots of good hills/hiking you can do, and plenty of boozers as well :)

I've never looked into going anywhere in the UK, unless it's been a weekend on the piss, and hotels were never cheap then. I probably would as well, when you can do a week in Vegas for that if you're not daft.

Cornwall is just awesome (dislike Newquay especially in the summer)

Neve done camping but this May give you some ideas https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/South_West/Cornwall/?gclid=CL-TuNvQ6b8CFRHHtAod2SkAxw&gclsrc=aw.ds

Do you have children? What ages/gender?
Lots of good days out down there for all ages. And lots of great beaches, especially on the north coast.
Holywell Bay, just south of Newquay has great memories for me, went there with my parents and took my girls there.

No kids mate  :)

Some cracking little places on the coast. Looe and Polperro in the south east of Cornwall are charming places. If you like fish, Padstow on the north coast is a lovely little town, chunks of which are owned by Rick Stein. It was an Anglo Saxon hamlet, going right back to 500AD.

In Devon, the Riviera would be the obvious: Torquay, Paignton, Brixham. Paignton has a 14th century church and the impressive Oldway Mansion, which was the home built for the Singer family (famous for their sewing machines - if you've ever walked past an All Saints clothes shop, that's what's in the window).

Can't really go wrong.

Plenty of top ideas in the thread, all lovely places to visit and the drive between them all is nice too.   Pop down to Lands End to say you've been there.

North Devon, often ignored compared to the touristy stuff but extremely under-rated

Croyde Bay is stunning

Woolacombe beach a delight

stay here http://www.mullacottfarm.co.uk/

drive to Westward Ho! for the day. fantastic coastal walk, another great beach too

We used to go to the NALGO holiday camp at Croyde Bay every year.  It is still there but upgraded a bit.  Can be a bit grim round there if it rains all week, but used to love it.   

They have proper surf schools there these days too.  I used to hire a board that was probably way too small and splash about a bit, but you really want one as big as a barge.  A big fella to push you on to a wave helps too.  If you have never tried it, give it a go, you won't be doing more than standing up and going foward but is a great way to spend a few hours.  In your head, you'll be riding them barrels.

Probably the last places I would have expected Tal to post about. They all do the job but are basically common as much seaside resorts.

Last time I went to Devon I stayed in Salcombe. Probs not ideal for this trip though as it is pricey

You can get a boat from Brixham to Torquay for only about £2 return (and visa versa I assume), it's a bargain and a nice way to spend a bit of time.  The big wheel in Torquay is worth a go on if it's not too busy.

Stayed at this gorgeous place once. Right on the river and a walk into Lynmouth on a sunny evening has the most amazing views ever.

http://www.caravandevon.co.uk/camp.html

Used to go to Perranporth as a youth, there's a naturally formed swimming pool on the beach which fills at high tide then warms through the day.

Cheers guys some good suggestions, let's hope the weather co-operates  ;grr;

North Devon.. Croyde Bay / Saunton Sands / Woolacoombe area as already suggested.

South Devon.. Salcombe area.

Cornwall.. Padstow, Rock and if you go on down then St Ives is great.

Falmouth has some nice restaurants but then again Cornwall is full of great fish restaurants.

All well worth a visit, what about hiring a Camper Van and do the whole area http://www.comfycampers.co.uk

How about walking the coastal path of Cornwall?. Or at least part of it

If you want a really good quality meal head for Oliver's in the high street of Falmouth. You will probably need to book in advance but trust me well worth it. I worked with Kenny the proprietor/chef many years ago and he is exceptional. Another good restaurant with lovely views is The Cove at Maenporth beach just on the outskirts of Falmouth.

Sounds interesting mate, am interested in doing a few walks so will look into it.

Think Tighty suggested the north may be less mobbed, is this really the case?

The North Cornwall coast is more rugged and scenic,  great for hiking and exploring if you like that kind of thing,  you're also more likely to find farms that have a field with a toilet and shower block they'll let you pitch up in at short notice.  Bude is a great place with a natural sea pool and massive beaches with rock pools and sea caves and the like.
If you get further down on the opposite coast, St Michaels mount is a must see, definitely one of my favourite places.

One of the best things about  Cornwall is just constantly stumbling across stunning little villages and harbours,  you can be driving down a little one track lane that narrows to the poi t of you panicking and wondering how your gonna be able to reverse out when suddenly it will open out on to some breathtaking scene.
You'll definitely go back once you've been.

north devon coast was my childhood stomping ground for a few years croyde/woolacombe/saunton/lynton/lynmouth all worth a visit

Oliver's is great but as Taxi said you will probably have to book, we also like the Caribbean restaurant, Cribbs which is also worth a look in you make it to Falmouth.

Padstows a nice day out a bit too commercial tho ,lots going on round the harbour especially if you're a people watcher !!
There's lots to do down there for younger kids I've taken my daughter and one of her friends for the last ten years to Newquay
Staying on a caravan site near porth beach
But we seem to get thro ££ so it's Florida this year
Don't try driving there / leaving there on a Saturday during daylight it's hell ,we travel down between 2/3 am arriving by 7/8 am
Newquay during the day is fine ,at night it's full of them youngsters on the drink ,with their loud music etc
Probably gonna miss going this year as it's so relaxing down there

if you are around the 21st august , great views of the Red Arrows at Fowey @ 6pm http://www.foweyroyalregatta.co.uk/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/theweekinpictures/6067229/The-week-in-pictures-21-August-2009.html

Meva , Eden , Helegan , Looe & Polperro all close & Cornwall north coast not that far away ie Newquay etc

Thanks for all your help guys, weathers looking pretty poor down here too now, need to have a think about things  ;carlocitrone;

I think I owe you guys a few pics for helping me on this and the Scotland thread, ended up in North Wales for the moment simply because the weather here is ok currently, not looking good after today though...

Barmouth

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Snowdonia

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Not the worst view from our tent to be fair

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The neighbours, now if I was Welsh......lol

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It's obviously pitch dark here now and I've had a few ales, they have a farm dog here that has scared the shit out of me twice by coming around looking for food and touching my leg in front of me and I didn't hear or see it, got me thinking of American werewolf in London lol.

Went to Knowsley Safari park the other day on the way down here, and had a streaker on my car  :o

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That'll teach him  ;D

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