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Dark Skies wildlife walks (with night vision cameras) at Heddon Valley

Join one of our walks in the Heddon Valley with our ranger team, using night vision cameras learn about the incredible evening wildlife that calls the valley home.

  • Booking essential

Join one of our escorted walks in the Heddon Valley with our ranger team, using night vision cameras learn about the incredible evening wildlife that calls the valley home. At the start of the event visitors will be able to purchase hot and drinks and snacks at the Pantry.

Taking place during the dark skies festival, with a variety of events for families and adults all over Exmoor between 18 October - 3 November.

Booking is essential, £12 per adult and £6 per child.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Standard Ticket£12.00
Child Standard Ticket£6.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children are welcome.

Meeting point

Please meet at the Visitor Welcome Centre, where are rangers will be to greet you.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather and wear sensible shoes for walking over uneven ground.

Accessibility

Ground can be uneven and steep in places, it will also be dark. Toilets are available on site.

Other

We ask that no dogs are brought to this event.

Contact info

Heddon Valley Ranger Office

Upcoming events

Event

Heddon Valley Butterfly Trail 

Start at the Heddon Valley National Trust visitor hub and follow the woodland trail to find all our butterflies. The trail winds through woodland as it makes its way through beautiful Heddon Valley.

Event summary

on
19 Jul to 5 Sep 2024
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 48 other dates or times
Event

Drop in Volunteering: Sealife Survey at Heddon's Mouth 

Join us at Heddon’s Mouth with your binoculars for our 100 mile-long sealife survey for the Sea Watch Foundation. This event is part of a series of surveys taking place along the North Devon and Exmoor coast.

Event summary

on
1 Aug 2024
at
10:00 to 12:00
Event

Dry stone walling workshop and wildlife box making at West Challacombe 

Learn the traditional method of drystone walling and how we can improve this structure for nature by adding wildlife boxes.

Event summary

on
7 Aug 2024
at
11:00 to 15:00
Event

Crafts and wellness day at West Challacombe 

Join us at West Challacombe for a day of crafts and nature exploration while relaxing under a Tipi with books, blankets and cushions.

Event summary

on
8 Aug 2024
at
11:00 to 15:00