What to do and see in Exeter, England: The Best Outdoor Activities

The classic and original Go Ape experience. We'll brief you for safety before you fly down our zip-wires, leap off our Tarzan Swing and tackle our crossings whilst enjoying some of Britain's most breathtaking scenery. We think everyone has the Go Ape spirit just waiting to be unleashed! There's no greater rush than the great outdoors, so whether your tribe is a stag do, birthday party, corporate event or simply a day out with the kids, we make our courses as fun and as accessible as possible.

We offer canoe, kayak and stand up paddle board hire, guided trips and tuition. We love you to bring your family and the dog for a relaxed paddle to the Double Locks Pub or the Turf Locks and beyond. We can deliver canoes and kayaks all around Exeter and the Devon.

Situated in 40 acres are six fishing lakes and 16 self catering holiday cottages and lodges.

Bike and paddlesports hire centre, plus bike sales & repairs, on Exeter quay. Pedal from the city to the seaside or paddle to the pub! Easy, relaxing, outdoor fun for all ages, with bike, canoe, kayak and SUP hire. We're on Exeter's historic quayside - popular for it's fascinating history, interesting architecture and independent shops - an easy 10 min walk from the city centre. Open 9am to 6pm everyday except Wednesdays (bike hire 10.00am to 5.30pm, boat hire 10.30am -5pm)

The Mobile Outdoor Adventure Centre offers the whole package, Outdoor Adventure activities with minibus pick up and return for Groups! where I instruct and/or guide groups kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding! Welcome to hire boats and boards locally and go it alone too! All special occasions can be catered for including Birthdays, Stags, Hens Corporate Team Building and recruitment. All First Aid, Fire Safety and Pool Lifeguard courses available too.

Devon Adventure (formerly Isca Outdoor) is a specialist provider for outdoor activities. Activities include: Caving, Climbing, Abseiling and Team Building for groups of all ages and abilities. All of our activities take place in a stunning and beautiful natural environment. We guarantee you an exciting and unique experience that you won't forget in a hurry!

Topsham Wild Camp offers adventurous daytime and overnight activity camps for children, adults and family groups. We provide opportunities for people to get back to nature and have fun in the outdoors. Try one of our fantastic overnight Wild Camps based at Highfield Farm in Topsham. Spend the night under the stars in one of our canvas Safari Tents enjoying campfire cooking and survival skills.

Jetsim Centre based in Exeter, offers flight simulator experiences in a 737NG airline sim full scale cockpit. 220 degree visual projection makes your flight fully immersive. Try your skills landing an 80 tonne plane in a thunderstorm, or the snow capped mountains of Innsbruck. The sessions are designed for you to be the Pilot(s) and two people can enjoy flying the sim together at the same time.

Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre is based in the heart of Exeter on Exeter's historic canal & quayside, the Centre offers an unrivalled purpose built outdoor activity & training centre in one of the most picturesque areas of Devon's County City. There's plenty to choose from including family recreation sessions, adult courses, school holiday activities and children's weekend clubs, not to mention the best ever birthday parties. You might just want to hire a kayak, canoe or stand up paddle board and cruise Exeter Canal with your family and friends. The Centre is a British Canoeing Quality Mark delivery Centre, Recognised Royal Yachting Association Training Centre, an Adventurous Activity Licence holder & also a Duke of Edinbugh's Award Approved Activity Provider. Activities Include: kayaking, canoeing, sailing, stand up paddle board, climbing wall, abseiling, rock climbing, caving, powerfan, archery, raft building, orienteering & team-building & much, more.

AS Watersports are pleased to offer Canoe, Sit on top kayak and Stand Up Paddle board hire on the Exeter ship canal and River Exe available to book online! The canal is a nice and easy paddle that is perfect for all paddlers including families and novices. Minimum age 8 years old,those between 8 and 18 must be accompanied by an adult.. We also offer kayak, canoe & paddleboard lessons. All activities are based from our waterside shop.