South West Outdoor Festival

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This year's festival is now over. Look out for details of 2017 at Cheddar Gorge. Coming soon...

Photos from SWOF 2016 

Devon hosted a new outdoor festival 23 - 25 September 2016 – with hiking, biking, trail running, openwater swimming, camping, star gazing and wild food foraging. The National Trust staged the festival in partnership with Cotswold Outdoor, Panasonic, Exmoor National Park and lots of local outdoor experts. You can come and build your own adventure weekend, or chill out in the West Country's wonderful wilderness. Look out for details on 2017's festival. Coming soon...

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Ultimate outdoor activity weekend

mountain bikers with alternative colour SWOF branding

Sporting events 

Throughout the festival you can take part in timed and competitive events. Exploring the North Devon countryside there will be cycling challenges, running races and more.

Padddleboarding at South West Outdoor Festival

Outdoor activities 

Activities ranging from rock climbing to rafting, coasteering to camp cooking, mountain biking to food foraging, wild swimming to axe throwing with highly qualified outdoor education instructors and guides.

Monty Halls

Speakers 

Monty Halls, Anna McNuff, James Ketchell, Phoebe Smith…come and hear all these outdoor ambassadors and adventurers (and more) for free.

Music at the South West Outdoor Festival

Entertainment and inspiration 

Live music, adventure film screenings and outdoor skills sessions are free as part of the festival. There's everything from wilderness photography classes to reading spaces, bushcraft and wild food foraging.

Cotswold Outdoor Knowledge Centre

Cotswold Outdoor knowledge centre 

Product experts and athletes will be conducting a series of informative and interactive sessions, demonstrating how to get the very best out of your gear and providing top tips on how to choose the right outdoor equipment for your personal requirements.

Find out more

Information

Camping image with SWOF branding

Camping, eating and drinking 

We have a range of camping options available. Throughout the weekend there will be lots of delicious local food available to buy and try.

Woman and dog with SWOF branding

FAQs 

Answers to the common questions about the South West Outdoor Festival.

Image of walkers at Woody Bay with SWOF branding

Visitor info 

All you need to know about the South West Outdoor Festival - how to get in touch, get here and what facilities are on site.

A view of Studland Beach, Dorset

Outdoor inspiration 

Running, walking, cycling, kayaking, camping, beautiful beaches and top views: all in a days adventure in the South West.

Top places to explore
Visitors walking at Heddon Valley, North Devon
Heddon Valley   Devon

Heddon Valley

The South West Outdoor Festival is taking place in the Heddon Valley. This secluded valley is the perfect location for the festival. There's places for those looking for an adventure to try coastal and river wild swimming, challenging cycle trails and runs. It's also a great place to relax, with woodland and dramatic scenery to explore, views which reach as far as Wales and amazing wildlife.

Find out more about Heddon Valley
Festival sponsors and partners

Cotswold Outdoor

There's nothing being sold here - but you can pick up a lifetime's supply of outdoor know-how and inspiration.

Cotswold Outdoor

Panasonic

Bringing their visionary expertise to the party, Panasonic pro photographers and field experts will be sharing their knowledge and tips.

Panasonic

Exmoor National Park

National Park rangers will be be holding one of their legendary Big Adventure experiences, with free activities.

Exmoor National Park
Kayaker with SWOF branding

South West Outdoor Festival blog 

Keep up-to-date with the latest South West Outdoor Festival news, outdoor tips and adventure spots across the South West.

Read the blog

National Trust South West social media

Join the National Trust social media community for adventure ideas and inspiration all over the South West.