Mammoth Slip and Slide

A natural water slide carved into the red sandstone cliffs near Exeter, the Mammoth Slip and Slide is one of those Devon oddities that locals know about and visitors stumble upon by accident. The slide itself is genuinely impressive - a smooth, polished channel of rock that runs down the cliff face, worn slick by centuries of water and footfall. On a hot day, it's the kind of place where you'll see families queuing up to take the plunge into the pool below, fully clothed and grinning like idiots.

It's brilliant fun for kids, though the novelty wears off after twenty minutes or so unless you're keen on repeated runs. The real appeal lies in the sheer simplicity of it - no manufactured thrills, no queue management, just gravity and a bit of daring. The location itself, right on the Devonshire coastline, makes it worth combining with other attractions in the area. If you're staying at Ladram Bay Holiday Park or Haven Devon Cliffs Resort, both within easy driving distance, this is genuinely worth an afternoon visit.

Access can be tricky depending on tides and weather, and there's no official signage or facilities - you'll need to scout it out or ask locals in Exeter how to find it. Wear proper shoes or go barefoot; trainers tend to stick and make the whole thing awkward. Summer is obviously best, when the water's least likely to be absolutely freezing. Not a long stay, but memorable.