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A pick of British Adventure Sports Locations
Britain is packed with exhilarating action adventure sports. From kite-surfing to sea kayaking, zip-lining to white water rafting, the British Isles not only provides the perfect terrain, we also have activity centres and guides who are ready to turn your yearn for excitement into an unforgettable adrenaline-packed adventure.
Top surf spots
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Cornwall
From the tamer coves of Lansallos near Fowey to the popular surfing beach at Sandymouth on North Cornwall’s most easterly tip, the southern county of Cornwall is an understandable favourite with surfers.
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North Devon
North Devon has loads of beaches to suit both beginners and experienced surfers looking to test their mettle against strong currents and high waves.
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The Llŷn Peninsula, Wales
The Llŷn Peninsula has some great surfing spots, from the spectacular barrels at Ceiriad (when conditions are right) to big swell days at Hell’s Mouth.
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Rhossili, South Wales
With three miles of golden sands on offer there’s plenty of room for surfers to spread out. For experienced swell-seekers, the best waves can be found below Llangennith village.
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Saltburn, North Yorkshire
Good beginner beach breaks either side of the Victorian pier, together with some of the most challenging reef breaks in England, makes this eight-mile stretch of sand a great surfing choice.
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Pease Bay, Scotland
Surfers have been heading to Berwickshire to ride the waves at Pease Bay since the 1960s. Just under an hour from Edinburgh, it offers different breaks and warm (ish) water temperatures.