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Family scrub bashing day at Pentire

Why not enjoy spending time outside this half-term. Join us for a family-friendly day, helping the local rangers tackle overgrown scrub near Lundy Bay.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

By cutting back gorse and blackthorn to make a bonfire, you’ll be improving the habitat for the wildlife living there. There will even be marshmallows to toast.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Meet at Lundy Bay car park to walk halfway down the valley.

What to bring and wear

Please wear clothing suitable for the weather, working in thorns and brambles and that you don’t mind getting smoky/muddy, as well as sturdy boots or wellies. Please bring a packed lunch and water.

Accessibility

The area is along naturally surfaced paths. There are slopes and uneven ground. It is approx. 1km walk from the car park.

Other

Gloves and tools will be provided.

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