Rewilding
Coombeshead

Letting nature take its course…

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About the project

We are changing….

Changing from a traditional, highly managed human environment of livestock and vivid green pastures to a new landscape, one where habitats develop through natural processes. Where nature sets its course.

Farming has now ceased on 400 acres at Coombeshead. We are at the beginning of a new journey, one which will give the land an opportunity to relax, recover and re adjust.

Abundant life is returning, not hemmed in by hedgerows or restricted to narrow verges but full and complete.

Would you like to join us?

Would you like to join us?

Nature Based Breaks

Stay in our beautiful shepherds’ huts or camp in our meadows.  Take part in our guided wildlife walks and see some of our rewilding helpers such as the beaver, wild pigs , Exmoor ponies and a small herd of gigantic water buffalos, wallowing through the wetland, creating new ponds for amphibians and other wildlife.

We will introduce you to species being bred for reintroduction at our Species Recovery Centre.  There you can see creatures such as white storks, wild cats, beavers, water voles adders and harvest mice, and you can learn about their vital roles in our natural environment and how we are helping to replace them.  If you have time you can visit or rewilding garden and learn how to improve biodiversity at home, or do one of our self guided walks through the rewilding area.

In the evening cook in our Wild Cat Kitchen use the barbecues or pizza oven, or just relax round the fire, watch our free roaming wild animals from dedicated viewing platforms or take part in organised beaver watching activities.

2025 EVENTS

APRIL

Mammal Society - Beaver Ecology & Conservation

23rd April
Booking Details to follow

MAY

Rewilding Course Field Trip

1-3rd May
Booking details to follow

Practical Rewilding Course

22-23rd May

Explore the World of Rewilding: History, Science, and Success Stories

Join us for an immersive two-day course at Rewilding Coombeshead in Devon to gain in-depth insights into rewilding, from its origins and challenges to the science behind its growing success in conservation.

Looking Back, Going Forward Conference 30 May to 1st June

The Bones of our Native Species
Booking Details to Follow

JUNE

Mammal Society - Beaver Ecology & Conservation

5th June 2025
Booking Details to follow

Rewilding Course Field Trip

26-28th June
Booking details to follow

JULY

Beaver Ecology and Field Sign Identification

2nd July
Booking Details to follow

Beaver Survey Methods and Management

3rd July
Booking details to follow

If Not Now When, 20025 Sea Beyond

July 25th to 27th
The third year of our groundbreaking symposiums brought to you by Keep it Wild. We'll be tackling the thorny issues, facilitating much needed conversations, raising the bar on nature recovery.

AUGUST

Details to follow

SEPTEMBER

Practical Rewilding Course

10-11th September
Booking details to follow

Rewilding Course Field Trip

25-27th September
Booking details to follow

Address

Upcott Grange
Broadwoodwidger
Lifton  Devon
PL16 0JS.

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+44 (0)7714 767 522