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North Devon Walking Festival: Doone Valley walk

Discover the romantic settings of Lorna Doone on a guided walk around the Lorna Doone Valley.

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Join the Lorna Doone Valley team on a guided walk around the Doone Valley and beyond to discover the real-life inspiration for the novel Lorna Doone. R.D.Balckmore set his famous romance novel in and around the Doone Valley. Along the way discover the blossom, wild flowers and bright yellow gorse that coat the valley.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £3.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

suitable for children over the age of 10. All children need to be supervised.

Meeting point

Please meet at the Lorna Doone Valley car park EX35 6NU

What to bring and wear

This event is outside so please bring warm clothing, waterproofs and suitable footwear.

Accessibility

There are two accessible parking spaces. There is a portable hearing loop available. The walk is over undulating and muddy ground with two steep sections.

Other

This event maybe cancelled in poor weather or high winds.

Upcoming events

Event

Lorna Doone Valley - Big River Watch 

Help the team at Loran Doone Valley monitor the health of the famous Badgworthy Water by taking part in the Big River Watch.

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on
29 Apr to 1 May 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 2 other dates or times
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Festival of Blossom 

Join us at Lorna Doone to see our display of over 1000 crochet blossom made by volunteers and local craft groups and enjoy a self-led walk around the Lorna Doone Valley and the parish of Oare exploring the various natural blossoms.

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on
1 May to 30 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 60 other dates or times
Event

North Devon Walking Festival: Southern Wood Walk 

Join the team at Lorna Doone Valley for a picturesque walk exploring the Doone Valley and wider Exmoor landscape.

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on
12 May 2025
at
10:00 to 13:00
Event

Forest school at Lorna Doone 

Join our ranger team for a day of fun and building confidence in the outdoors while learning new skills.

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on
26 May to 27 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 12:00
+ 11 other dates or times