7 days in Devon & Newquay Itinerary

Woolacombe is a seaside resort on the coast of North Devon, England, which lies at the mouth of a valley (or 'combe') in the parish of Mortehoe. Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Woolacombe Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Putsborough Sands, and then stroll through Barricane Beach. Keep things going the next day: stop by Yummies, stop by Paint a Pot Studio, then stop by The West Country Cheese Co, and finally stroll through Baggy Point Easy Access Walk.

Before you visit Woolacombe, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

London to Woolacombe is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from London in August: highs in Woolacombe hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Torquay.

Torquay is a seaside town in Devon, England, part of the unitary authority area of Torbay. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): look for gifts at WV Fish Cycle Shops, then stroll through Exmouth Beach, and then view the masterpieces at Brook Gallery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at China Blue, then take in nature's colorful creations at Coleton Fishacre, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Goodrington Sands.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Torquay sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Woolacombe to Torquay takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Newquay.

Known as the Surf Capital of the UK, Newquay is a vibrant city with youthful energy.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Roskilly's and I Should Coco. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Fistral Beach Bar and Porthmeor Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Newquay: Trebah Garden (in Falmouth) and Porthminster Beach (in St Ives). There's more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Perranporth Beach.

Plan my trip to Newquay with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Drive from Torquay to Newquay in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.