We will be dropped off at Horns Cross (15 minutes minibus) and descend through National Trust owned Peppercombe Valley to join the South West Coast Path. There are stunning views and varied terrain as we head north towards Abbotsham Cliffs. Footpaths and quiet lanes bring us back to the festival site through Abbotsham village. Distance: Approx 10km/6 miles with 325m ascent/425m descent Difficulty: There are multiple short and steep ascents and descents on this route. STURDY FOOTWEAR WITH GOOD GRIP IS VITAL (no trainers). Timing: Allow 3-4 hours
This is a circular walk from the festival site. We will use quiet lanes and footpaths to and from the coast, while taking in a short section of the SW Coast Path at Abbotsham Cliff. Distance: Approx 7km/4 miles Difficulty: Lanes and footpaths, 80m ascent/descent Timing: Allow 2-3 hours
Try nordic walking
This is a circular walk from the festival site. We will use quiet lanes and footpaths to and from the coast, while taking in a short section of the SW Coast Path at Abbotsham Cliff. Distance: Approx 7km/4 miles Difficulty: Lanes and footpaths, 80m ascent/descent Timing: Allow 2-3 hours
Are you coming to Out & Wild… For the first time? On you own? To meet new people? Why not join Val for Intro Fun & Games. It can feel daunting to sign up to an event like Out & Wild, even if you know you’ll enjoy it once you are there. Even more so if it’s your first time and/or if you are coming alone. This is an inclusive session designed to help you meet others and reduce any anxiety or apprehension you might be feeling about the weekend. The games and activities are designed to help you get to know others in a safe and fun environment. This session is open to everyone! And you can take part as much or as little as you want. All you need to do is bring yourself and anyone else you find on the way!
My name is Jamie (he/him). I'm a graduate ecologist & conservationist working on the Finding Nature’s Footprints project with the North Devon Coast National Landscape. I'm also a member of the queer and neurodivergent community. I love sharing my enthusiasm for the natural world to help others appreciate its incredible diversity of life, and I believe that, with the severity of threats that wildlife face today, it’s more important now than ever for people to learn about and care for nature. My work involves taking people out in the North Devon Coast National Landscape to teach them about the ecosystem, the amazing species within, and how they can get involved with protecting, recording, and restoring wildlife. My specialty, however, is invertebrate ecology; particularly insects, such as, butterflies, dragonflies, and beetles. I use my close-up macro photography to engage people with this vital and often overlooked aspect of the animal kingdom. One of my favourite things in the world is showing people creatures they had no idea existed and seeing them marvel while I explain about their role in the ecosystem!
