South West Outdoor Festival

A coasteerer jumping from a cliff into the sea at Penrose — Try a new experience at the South West Outdoor Festival

How high can you go? Test yourself on the festival climbing wall. — Climbing for all ages and abilities

Tasty healthy snacks available at the festival — Tasty healthy snacks at the festival

The South West Outdoor Festival is coming to West Dorset in September 2020 – more details and ticketing information will be uploaded here very shortly.

Penrose Cornwall

SWOF tickets for 2019

SWOF tickets for 2019 are now available, including weekend and day tickets.

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SWOF 2019 full event programme Click here to download

Fancy staying the weekend?

Glamping at SWOF

Camp out under the stars in luxury in one of the glamping bell tents.

Camping at SWOF

Fancy staying the weekend? Why not book a camping pitch and stay under the stars?

Bringing a campervan?

As well as camping and glamping, you can bring your own campervan along for the weekend to enjoy SWOF.

What's on at SWOF?

Runners heading out on the coast path near Penrose

Trail running races

A wide range of trail-running races are taking place at SWOF, including 5k, 10k, half and full marathon challenges.

Mountain biking challenges

If you're happiest when you're on two wheels then the mountain biking challenges at SWOF this year could be just the thing.

A surfer riding a wave off a Cornish beach.

Watersports

Throughout the weekend we will have a selection of watersports including kayaking, Canadian canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, coasteering and more.

Climbers preparing to ascend a cliff on the Cornish coast.

Outdoor climbing workshop

Go beyond the festival climbing wall and try clambering up a real rockface that offers commanding coastal views.

A tin mining engine house on the coast of Cornwall

Wilderness photography workshop

An open-air wilderness workshop amongst the Cornish countryside, where you’ll learn how to put good photography principles into practice and take your shots to the next level.

Two divers preparing their kit before going underwater

SCUBA diving beginner 'try dives'

Dip your toe into the underwater world of SCUBA diving and submerge with safety at SWOF.

Live music

Acts will take to the main stage across the three days of the festival, providing a sweet soundtrack for a weekend of outdoor shenanigans.

Mel Nicholls speaking at Top of the Gorge festival

Speakers and screenings

A great line up of free talks, films and workshops by inspirational modern-day explorers and adventurers.

A taste of the South West with lots of food stalls to try at this year's festival

Food and drink

Enjoy some great local food and drink throughout the festival weekend. More details to follow soon.

Free activities (no booking required)

Activities

Climbing, archery, guided walks and runs, yoga, bike skills, foraging and loads more free activities...

50 things to do before you're 11¾

Hunt for beetles, catch a water boatman and create a wild art giant spider. Enjoy a whole programme of 50 things activities throughout the weekend.

Slacklining is all about balance. Enjoy the latest craze at SWOF.

Family fun at SWOF

There are lots of fun activities and event for families to enjoy at the festival.

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What is SWOF?

Intrigued to see what the South West Outdoor Festival is all about? Here's a look back at the South Devon festival in 2018.