THE Olympics has been a great success for the British individuals and teams that have been taking part.

Children and families can enjoy a great summer holiday activity until September 8 by taking part in Sandford’s Scarecrow Trail which has an Olympic theme.

An amazing Olympics-themed scarecrow at Sandford.
An amazing Olympics-themed scarecrow at Sandford. (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

An amazing Olympics-themed scarecrow at Sandford.
An amazing Olympics-themed scarecrow at Sandford. (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

An amazing Olympics-themed scarecrow at Sandford.
An amazing Olympics-themed scarecrow at Sandford. (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

An amazing Olympics-themed scarecrow at Sandford.
An amazing Olympics-themed scarecrow at Sandford. (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There are dozens of scarecrows located around the village of Sandford.

In addition to the scarecrows, which have been created by businesses and individuals, there is a fun challenge to complete along the way.

Trail Maps with the fun challenge cost £4 and are available from Sandford Community Stores (payment by card preferable).

An amazing Olympics-themed scarecrow at Sandford.
An amazing Olympics-themed scarecrow at Sandford. (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Sandford Community Stores with its Olympic scarecrow outside.  AQ 8837
Sandford Community Stores with its Olympic scarecrow outside. AQ 8837 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The Stores is open Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, closed 1pm to 2pm, Saturday 8.30am to 12.30pm and Sunday, 10am to 12 noon.

Those who take part can vote for their favourite scarecrow and the event is an annual fundraiser for Sandford School.

An amazing Olympics-themed scarecrow at Sandford.
An amazing Olympics-themed scarecrow at Sandford. (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

An amazing Olympics-themed scarecrow at Sandford.
An amazing Olympics-themed scarecrow at Sandford. (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

An amazing Olympics-themed scarecrow at Sandford.
An amazing Olympics-themed scarecrow at Sandford. (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

It is a beautiful walk around Sandford hunting for them.