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Strap into a bodyboard, grab an inflatable ring and rip down a 360‑foot slip‑and‑slide outside Barnstaple. Fast, family‑focused and seasonal, this one‑hour session is a guaranteed summer crowd‑pleaser.
Strap into a bodyboard, grab an inflatable ring and rip down a 360‑foot slip‑and‑slide outside Barnstaple. Fast, family‑focused and seasonal, this one‑hour session is a guaranteed summer crowd‑pleaser.
At the top of a 360‑foot ramp the Atlantic breeze tugs at your hair and the slide below glints under the summer sun. You choose a fast bodyboard or a four‑person inflatable, plant your feet on the waxed lip and launch — water hisses, laughter erupts and speed carries you toward the grass at the bottom. The Monster Slide is unapologetically loud, fast and built for repeat runs.
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Operated by The Monster Slip And Slide Bude,Cornwall · Barnstaple, Devon
At the top of a 360‑foot ramp the Atlantic breeze tugs at your hair and the slide below glints under the summer sun. You choose a fast bodyboard or a four‑person inflatable, plant your feet on the waxed lip and launch — water hisses, laughter erupts and speed carries you toward the grass at the bottom. The Monster Slide is unapologetically loud, fast and built for repeat runs.
Barnstaple sits where the River Taw widens toward the Bristol Channel; the town’s market history and seafaring past still shape how locals spend summer days. The nearby dunes and Saunton Sands are products of marine processes that sweep fine sand along this coastline, and the low, grassy slopes around the slide echo that coastal geometry — broad, open, and exposed to wind. Local summer culture orbits public outdoor fun: fish‑and‑chips, market stalls, and beaches that invite quick swims between runs.
Practically: sessions are one hour and catered to families — children under four slide free with a fee‑paying adult. Operators provide bodyboards and inflatable rings; staff manage start intervals and safety briefings. Not recommended for pregnant people or those with spinal or serious heart conditions. Wear close‑fitting swimwear, secure goggles, and shoes for wet grass between queues. Expect mud on overcast days; bad weather can cancel sessions and sales are final. Arrive early to get a warm‑up run and leave space in your day for a post‑slide dip on nearby Saunton Sands or a stroll through Barnstaple Pannier Market.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for a wide range of fitness levels; basic mobility to climb the ramp and sit/lie on a board is required
All ages can participate; children four and under slide free with a fee‑paying adult, but attendants set safety rules and may restrict some riders.
Operators supply bodyboards and rings; bringing your own may be restricted for safety and sanitization—check with staff on arrival.
Sessions can be cancelled for bad weather; the experience is marked as all‑sales‑final, and cancellations for bad weather are listed in the booking terms.
Not recommended for pregnant people, or guests with serious heart or spinal conditions—follow the operator’s posted medical guidance.
Barnstaple grew as a market and port town on the River Taw; its market heritage and maritime links still shape local summer leisure.
North Devon’s dunes and beaches are sensitive coastal habitats—stay on marked access paths, pack out waste, and respect wildlife on nearby shores.
The Monster Slip And Slide Bude,Cornwall operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
At the top of a 360‑foot ramp the Atlantic breeze tugs at your hair and the slide below glints under the summer sun. You choose a fast bodyboard or a four‑person inflatable, plant your feet on the waxed lip and launch — water hisses, laughter erupts and speed carries you toward the grass at the bottom. The Monster Slide is unapologetically loud, fast and built for repeat runs.
At the top of a 360‑foot ramp the Atlantic breeze tugs at your hair and the slide below glints under the summer sun. You choose a fast bodyboard or a four‑person inflatable, plant your feet on the waxed lip and launch — water hisses, laughter erupts and speed carries you toward the grass at the bottom. The Monster Slide is unapologetically loud, fast and built for repeat runs.
Barnstaple sits where the River Taw widens toward the Bristol Channel; the town’s market history and seafaring past still shape how locals spend summer days. The nearby dunes and Saunton Sands are products of marine processes that sweep fine sand along this coastline, and the low, grassy slopes around the slide echo that coastal geometry — broad, open, and exposed to wind. Local summer culture orbits public outdoor fun: fish‑and‑chips, market stalls, and beaches that invite quick swims between runs.
Practically: sessions are one hour and catered to families — children under four slide free with a fee‑paying adult. Operators provide bodyboards and inflatable rings; staff manage start intervals and safety briefings. Not recommended for pregnant people or those with spinal or serious heart conditions. Wear close‑fitting swimwear, secure goggles, and shoes for wet grass between queues. Expect mud on overcast days; bad weather can cancel sessions and sales are final. Arrive early to get a warm‑up run and leave space in your day for a post‑slide dip on nearby Saunton Sands or a stroll through Barnstaple Pannier Market.