Sports Activities
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Despite being a relatively small town, Moretonhampstead has a lot to offer when you want to keep fit and active. Below are just some of the activities on offer:
Our Local Sports Centre
Moretonhampstead has an award winning sports centre and a variety of sports activities take place there. The centre is located on the outskirts of Moretonhampstead on the North Bovey road. For more detailed information please go to their site at King George V Sport and Community Centre
Archery
Tuition for small groups or individuals is available from a qualified international archer, or at Bovey Castle (especially for larger groups).
Golf
Moretonhampstead's nearest golf course is located at Bovey Castle.
The Old Course at Bovey Castle is a challenging and beautiful 18-hole championship golf course, designed in 1926 by JF Abercromby, one of the finest British golf course designers of the Golden Era, and has been named one of top 100 golf courses in Britain.
The course meanders through the Castle estate, surrounded by idyllic landscape, with challenges to meet any handicap. Bovey also offers a fully-equipped club house, driving range, golf academy and bistro for pre and post match meals and snacks.
Designed to rival its sister courses at Gleneagles and Turnberry, this course has been described as an experience of golf never to be forgotten, presenting the pure challenge of golf to professional and amateur alike.
Gymnasium
The Sports and Community Centre has a fully equipped gym with a variety of exercise machines and a separate weights area.
Swimming Pool
A solar heated outdoor pool is located behind the Court Street free car park. It is normally open at the end of May to the beginning of September, dependant on the weather. A board is located in the square in Moretonhampstead giving opening times or enquire at the Information Centre.
Tennis
The tennis club welcomes visitors to use their excellent hard tennis courts. For more information go to: http://www.moretonhampstead-devon.co.uk
Walking
Ofcourse Moretonhampstead is well known as a centre for walking being the gateway to the high moor. Follow this link for more details of regular walking groups and where you can go to walk.
