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Dark Skies Festival - Night Hike

Take part in a hike through the Doone Valley after dark to discover some of the best stargazing spots.

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Take part on a guided night hike through the Doone Valley and the wider Exmoor landscape. Make the most of the Dark Sky Reserve with the National Trust guide taking the group to some of the best stargazing spots in the valley.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £5.00
Child £3.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

All children need to be supervised.

Meeting point

Please meet at the Welcome Hut in the Lorna Doone Valley carp park (EX35 6NU)

What to bring and wear

This event is outside so please bring warm clothing and waterproofs. Please bring your own torch.

Accessibility

This walk is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchair users.

Upcoming events

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Event summary

on
12 Oct to 30 Nov 2025
at
17:00 to 19:00
+ 14 other dates or times

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Event summary

on
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at
10:00 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time

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Event summary

on
29 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00

Fireside story telling 

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Event summary

on
1 Nov 2025
at
17:30 to 18:30
+ 1 other date or time