Camp out and night time nature exploration
Experience wild camping at Kipscombe and take part in a night walk and moth trapping with the ranger team.
- Booking essential
Come and spend a night of free wild camping on Exmoor at Kipscombe.
Join us for a BBQ from 4pm (bring your own food) followed by setting moth traps, before going on a night walk with bat detectors and a thermal scope. After a night of wild camping we will take a look at the moth traps and learn about the wonderful world of moths. Tea, coffee, water, cakes and pastries for breakfast provided.
Booking is essential to secure a free camping spot at Kipscombe. You can book your camping spot online here, one spot per tent. Maximum tent size 6 person. Toilets are available on site.
Please note: this is a overnight event running from the 4pm on Thursday 22 August - 12pm Friday 23 August.
Please bring sturdy footwear and warm clothing for the night walk. 2-man tents will be available to borrow, please contact maia.rhoads@nationaltrust.org.uk if needed.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Per Tent (Max tent size of 6 people) | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children are welcome.
- Meeting point
Parking is available in the car park just off of the A39 (what3words: smaller.hardback.escalates), approximately 1 mile past the Blue Ball Inn. Signage will direct you down to Kipscombe Farm.
- What to bring and wear
There will be walking throughout, in the dark and in daylight, so please bring sturdy footwear and warm clothing.
- Accessibility
The ground can be uneven and steep in parts.
- Other
There will be walking throughout, in the dark and in daylight, so please bring sturdy footwear and warm clothing. 2-man tents will be available to borrow, please contact maia.rhoads@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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