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
MAY
Rewilding Course Field Trip
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
JUNE
Mammal Society - Beaver Ecology & Conservation
Rewilding Course Field Trip
JULY
Beaver Ecology and Field Sign Identification
Beaver Survey Methods and Management
If Not Now When, 20025 Sea Beyond
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
Practical Rewilding Course
Rewilding Course Field Trip
Address
Upcott Grange
Broadwoodwidger
Lifton Devon
PL16 0JS.
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+44 (0)7714 767 522