North Devon Wake Park is set on a lake near Bideford in north Devon — one of two cable wakeboard parks in the south-west and the natural choice for riders within reach of Barnstaple, Exeter and the north coast surf beaches. It opened in 2015 and has built a solid learner-to-intermediate rider community.
What to expect
A two-tower cable for beginner and intermediate sessions, plus a small obstacle park — kicker and slider — for progression. An aqua park on the same lake gives non-wakeboarding friends something to do. Full kit hire included in lesson prices. The park focuses strongly on first-time riders, which makes the atmosphere more friendly than at the dedicated obstacle parks further south.
Practical notes
Open April through October. Wetsuit: 3/2 summer, 4/3 from September. Bideford, Barnstaple and Westward Ho! all have B&B and self-catering options. Bookings via the North Devon Wake Park website. Combine with surfing at Saunton, Croyde or Woolacombe for a full north-Devon weekend. The cafe on site is decent; changing facilities are basic but functional.
Train, parking, drive…
- Train
- Barnstaple, then taxi (~20 min) to Milky Way / Bideford
- Parking
- On-site free parking at Milky Way Adventure Park
- Postcode
- EX39 5RY
- Drive
- ~4h15 from London
- Car-free?
- Drive-only practically
Transport details are best-effort and worth double-checking on the day — rural buses and station services change with the timetable.
If you’ve got an extra day…
Plan it yourself.
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