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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 Standard Ticket£5.00
Child Standard Ticket£3.00

The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

This walk is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchair users.

Meeting point

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

Suitability for children

All children need to be supervised.

What to bring and wear

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

Contact info

Central booking office

Upcoming events

Guided Walk: Discover the Doone Valley 

Take part in a guided walk of the Doone Valley and discover the beauty of the Exmoor landscape.

Event summary

on
4 Sep to 2 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 13:00+ 1 other date or time

Foraging basket workshop 

Join local basket maker Jane and learn how to make a foraging basket from local willow.

Event summary

on
30 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00

Dark skies festival - Astrophotography in the Doone Valley 

Ever wanted to learn about capturing the beauty of the Exmoor landscape and dark skies at night time?

Event summary

on
17 Oct 2026
at 18:00 to 21:00

Dark skies festival - Fireside story telling 

Gather around the fire pit and listen to enchanting children's stories under the stars at Lorna Doone Valley.

Event summary

on
27 Oct 2026
at 17:30 to 18:30+ 1 other date or time