South West Outdoor Festival

Try your hand at climbing

Taking place 8-10 September 2017 on the edge of Cheddar Gorge, amid the wild terrain of the Mendip Hills.

Camping at the South West Outdoor Festival

Book Tickets 

The South West Outdoor Festival is a celebration of adventure and outdoor activities. In partnership with Cotswold Outdoor and the Mendip Hills AONB, it’s an inclusive event, with challenges, experiences and entertainment for people of all ages and ability levels. Scroll down to find out what you can get up to over the weekend, or click to book tickets.

Book Tickets

South West Outdoor Festival action and activities

Trail running in the Somerset countryside

SWOF trail running races 

Challenges on offer across the weekend include 1km and 6km fun runs, 10km, half-marathon and marathon-length races, a night run and a canicross event.

Explore more of Cheddar Gorge by mountain bike

SWOF cycling challenges 

Whether you're a mountain biker or a roadie, there's a spectacular sportive for you during the festival.

Disover the crags and caves of Cheddar

SWOF climbing and caving experiences 

Explore Cheddar's world famous crags and caves with expert guides.

You don't need snow to ski at SWOF

SWOF skiing and snowboarding experiences 

Think you need snow to hit the slopes? Not at SWOF.

See the countryside by water

SWOF watersports experiences 

Make a splash on the wonderful waters of Cheddar Reservoir.

Test your accuracy with archery

SWOF target sports experiences 

Try something new and see if archery hits the spot.

Sean Conway

Guest speakers at South West Outdoor Festival 

Make the most of your ticket and feel inspired at SWOF, with these intrepid speakers.

Find out more
Heading off at SWOF Play Video
Video

South West Outdoor Festival 2016

Check out what South West Outdoor Festival is all about and watch the film from the very first festival, which took place in beautiful Heddon Valley, Exmoor, last year.

Book tickets

SWOF celebrates outdoor adventure as well as live music, film, food and guest speakers. In partnership with Cotswold Outdoor and the Mendip Hills AONB, it’s an inclusive event with experiences for all ages and abilities.

Book tickets now
Cotswold Outdoor Knowledge Centre at the South West Outdoor Festival

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
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

Mendip Hills AONB

South West Outdoor Festival sits in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and we are working in partnership to develop the best experiences this landscape has to offer.

Mendip Hills AONB

National Trust South West Outdoor Festival social media

Join the South West Outdoor Festival social media community for your adventure ideas and inspiration.