Segway Safari

Gliding along the clifftops above Woolacombe on a Segway might sound like a recipe for disaster, but this two-wheeled adventure actually delivers some of the finest coastal views Devon has to offer. The electric scooters handle the undulating terrain around North Devon's dramatic headlands with surprising ease, giving you a proper bird's-eye perspective of the three-mile stretch of golden sand below.

Families with teenagers will get the biggest kick out of this - younger kids won't be allowed on, and frankly, some of the cliff edges would give anxious parents the jitters anyway. The tours typically run for about an hour, which is just right before your legs start aching from the constant micro-balancing.

Best tackled in decent weather when visibility stretches across to Lundy Island. On grey days, you're essentially paying good money to wobble around in the mist.

Staying at Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park or Woolacombe Sands Holiday Park puts you within easy walking distance, though Golden Coast Holiday Park is only a short drive away. It's a brilliant way to get your bearings on arrival - you'll spot all the best beach access points and walking routes for the rest of your stay. Just don't expect to keep up with the teenagers.