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

This one-day course is delivered in partnership with the Beaver Trust. The course leaders will provide a comprehensive exploration of the Eurasian beaver and its return to Britain's waterways using their expertise in conservation, ecology and land management. A CPD certificate will be provided on completion of this course.

MAY

Rewilding Course Field Trip

6-8th May
The online course 3-day field experience, designed for anyone passionate about restoring natural habitats and species recovery in the UK. Our course covers the key aspects of rewilding, habitat and countryside management, species reintroduction, habitat and species monitoring techniques and management planning.

Practical Rewilding Course

15-16th May
This course provides an introduction to rewilding in the UK context and how it can be applied at a variety of scales. Beginning with an overview of the history and different applications of the practice both in Britain and overseas, the course will focus on practical demonstration of rewilding at Rewilding Coombeshead.

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. 

JUNE

Where the Wild Things Were

30 May to 1st June

'WHERE THE WILD THINGS WERE' promises a packed weekend of talks from high-profile speakers in conservation palaeoecology, introducing long-term environmental records from fossil and zooarchaeological bone and palaeoecological records, indigenous knowledge and historical texts, to make us think (literally more deeply!) about how the past can guide us with nature restoration goals today.”
Prof. Danielle Schreve

Mammal Society - Beaver Ecology & Conservation

9th June 2025

This one-day course is delivered in partnership with the Beaver Trust. The course leaders will provide a comprehensive exploration of the Eurasian beaver and its return to Britain's waterways using their expertise in conservation, ecology and land management. A CPD certificate will be provided on completion of this course.

 

Rewilding Course Field Trip

26-28th June
The online course 3-day field experience, designed for anyone passionate about restoring natural habitats and species recovery in the UK. Our course covers the key aspects of rewilding, habitat and countryside management, species reintroduction, habitat and species monitoring techniques and management planning.

JULY

Beaver Ecology and Field Sign Identification

2nd July
This one-day course is delivered by Beaver Trust staff. The course leaders with their expertise in conservation, ecology and land management will provide a comprehensive exploration of the Eurasian beaver and its return to Britain's waterways.

Beaver Survey Methods and Management

3rd July
This one day course aims to build on previously gained knowledge of beavers in Scotland, England and Wales. By the end of the course you will be able to find, identify and assess their field signs and impacts through a range of monitoring methods. In addition, you will feel confident with current beaver management techniques and associated licensing.

If Not Know When? Rewilding Land to Sea Beyond 2025

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.

SEPTEMBER

Practical Rewilding Course

10-11th September
A practical course giving an introduction to rewilding landscapes principals, concepts and methods. We will look at how rewilding rebuilds species populations and habitats, and look at examples of how to put these into practice.

Rewilding Course Field Trip

25-27th September
The online course 3-day field experience, designed for anyone passionate about restoring natural habitats and species recovery in the UK. Our course covers the key aspects of rewilding, habitat and countryside management, species reintroduction, habitat and species monitoring techniques and management planning.

Address

Upcott Grange
Broadwoodwidger
Lifton  Devon
PL16 0JS

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+44 (0)7714 767 522