From 8 years old • 2.5 hours • maximum 6 ppl @ Croyde Bay
Scramble across 400-million-year-old rock, explore sea caves, and try optional jumps up to 5m on this guided coasteering session at Croyde Bay. Small groups and professional guides make it an ideal introduction to coastal adventure.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people with basic fitness who can swim; expect scrambling, short swims, and exposed rock moves.
Wildlife
History
Baggy Point is National Trust land with local history tied to fishing and occasional smuggling along these cliffs.
Conservation
Small-group guides emphasize minimal impact—stay off sensitive vegetation, follow guide instructions, and pack out all rubbish to protect fragile coastal habitats.
North Devon Coasteering
From 8 years old • 2.5 hours • maximum 6 ppl @ Croyde Bay
North Devon Coasteering is a coasteering operator based in Ilfracombe, England, offering guided coastal adventures on North Devon's shoreline.
The company runs public and private coasteering sessions at Hele Bay and Croyde Bay, leading participants over rocky ledges, through sea caves, and into safe sea jump points. Trips include Public Coasteering Adventure @ Hele Bay, Private Group Coasteering Adventure @ Hele Bay, Public Coasteering Adventure @ Croyde Bay, and Private Group Coasteering Adventure @ Croyde Bay. Each trip description emphasizes scrambling, cliff jumps, cave exploration and coastal scenery, with some private sessions providing GoPro footage as an optional extra.
Guides focus on route selection appropriate to group ability and local conditions at each site, using knowledge of tides, rocks, and access points to deliver guided coasteering. Sessions take place on North Devon's well-known coastal features, including the bays and hidden coves accessible from sea level. Participants should arrive prepared to move over uneven rock, enter the water, and follow guide instructions for safety and enjoyment.
Booking options include public sessions open to individuals and small groups, and private group adventures tailored to group size and ability. The business information specifies locations at Hele Bay and Croyde Bay and emphasizes hands-on exploration of sea caves, cliff jumps, and coastal wildlife viewing where present. For practical details, visitors are directed to the business booking channels listed on third-party platforms or the operator's published trip pages. Participants should check tide times and equipment lists provided at booking to prepare appropriately for each session.
Location
Ilfracombe, England
Base for North Devon coasteering trips
Key Sites
Hele Bay & Croyde Bay
Two main coasteering locations
Trips Offered
4 experiences
Public and private session types
Video Option
GoPro footage
Available on select private trips
Secure a spot on a public session or reserve a private group trip at Hele Bay or Croyde Bay — experience cliff jumps, sea caves, and coastal scrambling.
Check tides and weather
Sessions depend on tide and sea conditions—confirm the tide window and forecast before you travel.
Wear sturdy lace-up trainers
Trainers with a good sole give grip on wet rock; no sandals or slip-ons are allowed.
Protect your camera
Bring a waterproof case or leave electronics in your car; action shots are best taken from the cliff edges.
Arrive early to check in
Be at Baggy Point National Trust Car Park 15 minutes before start to receive a QR check-in and kit fitting.
Lace-up trainers
Provides grip on wet rock and stays on during jumps and swims.
Swimsuit or swim shorts
Wear under your wetsuit for comfort and quick drying after the session.
Towel and change of clothes
You’ll want dry layers for the drive home and something warm to change into.
Waterproof bag or dry sack
Keeps keys, phone, and spare clothes dry while you’re on the water.