FilmThe Adventure Travel Film Club is on a mission to bring outdoor inspiration to every

city, village and valley in the world, showcasing the best in adventure travel films, providing inspiration for adventurers, explorers and armchair travellers – next stop: Heddon Valley for SWOF, where they’ll be screening a mixture of exciting shorts followed by a feature film each night.

Sporting challenges

Trail RunningSaturday, from 9am10 and 21km races.

Off-road mountain-bike sportiveSaturday, from 1.30pmLong and short course available.

DuathlonSunday, starting 10amTrail running and mountain biking – individual and team categories.

Associated events

Exmoor beastSaturday and Sunday, 9am from Tiverton100km and 100 mile road cycling sportive.

Porlock hill climbSunday 9.30-11.30am (main event) and 11.30am–1pm ( juniors) from Portlock Village Hall Road cycling.

YogaJoin Jemima, a South West-based Yoga Alliance certified, multi-style yoga instructor, as she leads mixed ability outdoor classes in the secluded and serene setting of a stream-side orchard. Booking recommended. See Jemima at her Festival Hub stand.

Taste and try adventuresDrop-in adventures and experiences are taking place all weekend for campers and day visitors to enjoy. Check the chalk board at the Info point during the festival to see what’s on offer each day. All are suitable for kids and adults, and many are free.

Bushcraft sessionsLearn how to build a boat from sticks and leaves and float it down the river, or make a bracelet from the woodland materials. Free.

Wild food foragingDiscover the edible delights growing all around you. Free.

Photography walksJoin a professional photographer on a walk around the valley, developing your photography skills en route. Free.

Barefoot walkingLoose your shoes and take a tactile walk with a barefoot specialist. Free.

Camp cookingDiscover how to cook up a storm on an open fire. Free.

Bivvy makingBuild a brilliant den, with advice from rangers. Free.

SlackliningWalk the wobbly line and test your balancing skills. Free.

Slow adventureSaturday, 3pm and Sunday, 10amSlow down and smell the wild flowers on a valley stroll with Tor McIntosh. Free.

Guided valley walkJoin a ranger for a wander through the valley, learning about local wildlife and history. Free.

Get sportyEnjoy a range of al fresco activities with the National Trust Sport crew. Free.

YogaLearn how to relax and get supple in a stream-side orchard setting.

Tree climbingExplore the secret tree-top world of Heddon Valley.

ArcheryAwaken your inner Robin Hood at the SWOF archery range.

Axe and knife throwingTest your axe and knife throwing skills.

Meet the outdoor adventure expertsTales of inspiration and top tunesAn impressive line-up of inspirational outdoor celebs are taking part in activities and speaking about their adventures at SWOF.Free entry to all talks, films and bands. See schedule for details.

Monty HallsDevon-born and based, former Royal Marine Monty is a TV presenter, explorer, expedition leader, marine biologist,

writer and public speaker.

Anna McnuffFormer GB rower, now a full-time endurance athlete, adventurer and mischief-maker, Anna has cycled

11,000 miles across the US, run New Zealand’s 3,057km Te Araroa trail, and legged it along the Jurassic Coast dressed as a dinosaur.

Tobias MewsAuthor of 50 Races to Run Before You Die, Tobias is an off-piste endurance athlete, usually found doing ultra-marathons

around Mont Blanc, multi-day running events like Marathon de Sables or swim-running in Sweden.

James KetchellAn international adventurer and Scout ambassador, James is the only person to have cycled around the world, climbed

Everest and rowed across the Atlantic. He’ll be at SWOF straight after riding around Britain.

Russell SmithRussell has travelled Land’s End to John O’Groats on a kick scooter, run from Paris to London and

traversed the widest route across the UK on foot. He will MC the speakers’ tent and tell some tales of his own.

Jasper WinnAuthor of Paddle, about a kayak circumnavigation of Ireland, Jasper is a slow adventurer who

has cycled across the Sahara, West Africa, India and around Iceland, canoed the Danube and roller-skated the Netherlands.

Free talks, walks and entertainmentDon’t missFridayWelcome to SWOF / Russell Smith / Main Marquee / 6pmDo before you die Adventures / Tobias Mews / Main Marquee / 6.15pmSWCP record run / Damian Hall / Main Marquee / 7pmStorytelling / Hot Chocolate & Wild Tales / Campfire / 7.30pmAdventure Films / Main Marquee / 7.30–9pmOpen acoustic session / Campfire / 8pm onwardsDarksky talk & tour / tbc / Orchard Amphitheatre / 9pmBig dreams, silly ideas & magic pants / Anna McNuff / Main Marquee / 9pm

SaturdayBig Adventure activities / Exmoor NP Bush & Beach Base / all dayBushcraft / Jasper Winn & Meek family / Slow Zone / 9am & 2pmBarefoot walk / Julie Hanson / Slow Zone / 10am & 3pmSlow Adventure Q&A / Jasper & Tor / Orchard Amphitheatre / 11amPhotography walk / Esther Ling / Panasonic Tent 11.30am & 1.30pmSlow Adventure amble / Tor McIntosh / Slow Zone / 2.30pm SWCP Walk / National Trust ranger Dan / SWCP Tent / 3pmAdventure Q&A / Anna & Tobias / Orchard Amphitheatre / 4pmEvening of Adventure intro / Russell Smith / Main Marquee / 5pmFamily escapades / Meek family / Main Marquee / 5.15pmUltimate triathlon / James Ketchell / Main Marquee / 6pmWorldwide adventures / Monty Halls / Main Marquee / 7pmStorytelling for kids Orchard Amphitheatre / 7.30pmAdventure Films / Main Marquee / 8pmDarksky talk & tour / tbc / Orchard Amphitheatre / 8.30pmMusic / Echo Town + support / Main Marquee / 9.15pm

SundayAdventure with kids Q&A / Jen and Sim & Meek Family / Slow Zone / 10amSlow Adventure amble / Tor McIntosh / Slow Zone / 10amExtreme Sleeps / Phoebe Smith / Main Marquee / 10.30amBarefoot walk / Julie Hanson / Slow Zone / 11am & 2.30pmSWCP Walk / National Trust ranger Dan / SWCP Tent / 3pmBushcraft / Jasper Winn & Meek family / Slow Zone / 11am & 2pmPhotography walk / Esther Ling / Panasonic Tent 11.30am & 1.30pmAstronomy talks / Seb Jay / Main Marquee / 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm Meet the authors / Slow Zone / 12pmBest of the South West / Monty Halls / Orchard Auditorium / 2.30pm

Phoebe SmithAward-winning editor and writer, Phoebe is the author of Extreme Sleeps: Adventures of a Wild Camper; Wilderness

Weekends: Wild Adventures in Britain’s Rugged Corners; and The Book of the Bothy.

Jen and Sim BensonRunners, writers and family adventurers, Jen and Sim are the authors of Wild Running: 150 great adventures on

the trails and fells of Britain. They recently spent a year living in bell tent with their young children – hear what they learnt.

Damian HallFour years ago he barely ran, but recently Inov8-sponsored Damian set a record by doing the 630-mile South

West Coast Path in 10 days, 15 hours. After SWOF he’ll represent the UK at the Trail Running World Championships.

The Meek familyTim, Kerry, Amy and Ella are an outdoor-loving family dedicated to living more and owning

less – they’ve spent the last two years travelling in a campervan, exploring and writing three books of mini adventures for families.

Free outdoor experiencesWhether you’re camping for the weekend or visiting the festival for the day, a range of attractions are on offer for you to enjoy completely for free.

Go slow zoneChill out in the festival slow zone, located in a quiet, shady, riverside orchard, a short walk from the festival hub, which features an alfresco library complete with beanbags and outdoor-orientated books. Regular expert-led bushcraft and slow-adventure seminars will take place here.

National TrustWalk a slackline, build a bivvy and learn how make bug hotels with National Trust rangers, or pick up a racket, kick a ball, lob a frizbee and enjoy a range of other fresh-air activities at the National Trust sport tent.

Exmoor National Park Big AdventureJoin ENP Rangers in their woodland and beach bases as they put on a Big Adventure, featuring a range of exciting activities like: • Mini-raft racing• Campfire cookery• Soil printing• Bark rubbings and nature art• Scavenger hunts• Pebble tower competition

Cotswold Outdoor knowledge centreAll weekend, experts from Cotswold Outdoor will provide advice on everything from footwear and food to outdoor tech and bike maintenance.

Guided walks• Join National Trust ranger and

local expert Dan at the South West Coast Path Association tent and walk some of the UK’s biggest and most beautiful long-distance path.

• Sharpen up your outdoor photography skills with pro shooter Esther Ling during a valley walk, leaving from the Panasonic tent Sat and Sun, 11.30am and 1.30pm.

• Walk (don’t run) with Join Tor McIntosh as she explains slow adventuring. Meet at the Slow Zone Sat 3pm or Sun 10am.

• Go barefoot with National Trust ranger Julie Hanson for a sans shoes stroll. Meet at the Slow Zone. Sat, 10am and 3pm or Sun, 10am and 2.30pm.

• Join an Exmoor National Park ranger for a wild food foraging adventure.

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Outdoor activities

Build your own adventureSmall-group adventures will be taking place right across the weekend, led by highly qualified, locally based outdoor guides who know the coast and countryside of Exmoor like the back of their rope-gripping, handlebar-grasping, paddle-holding hands.

Activities start from £25. Places are limited and minimum numbers are required. Advance booking advised, see nationaltrust.org.uk/SWOF and check the chalkboard at the SWOF information point for availability.

Coasteeering Friday 1-4pm, Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-4.30pm, Sunday 10am-1pm and 1.30-4.30pm

Wild swim safari (coastal) Friday – Sunday, 9.30am–12.30pm

Family rock pooling and beach exploration Friday – Sunday, 1–4pm

Rock climbing Friday – Sunday, 9.30am–12.30pm and 1–4pm

Family rafting Friday 10am–1pm, Saturday 11am–2pm and Sunday 12am–3pm

Stand-up paddleboarding Friday 10am–1pm, Saturday 11am–2pm and Sunday 12am–3pm

Coastal adventure day Friday – Sunday, 10am–4pm

Intro to wild swimming (river) Friday – Sunday, 1–4pm

Mountain biking skill sessions Friday – Sunday, various times

Guided Exmoor walks Friday – Sunday, full day 9am–3pm, half day 10.30am–12pm or 1–4pm

Thanks to our event partners

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Friday 23 – Sunday 25 September 2016

Taking place in and around Heddon Valley, on the coastal cusp of Exmoor National Park, North Devon.

Featuring: camping / trail running & mountain biking challenges / family friendly outdoor activities / small-group adventures / inspirational speakers / films / alfresco entertainment / fine food & drink

Off to SWOF? See you there.

nationaltrust.org.uk/SWOF

Live musicOnce the sun dips there will be live music to enjoy at SWOF, including energetic performances by local bands such as Echo Town – two supertalented, multi-instrumentalist, locally based rock-climbing brothers.

If you would like this informationin an alternative format, pleasecall us on 01598 763306 or emailnorthdevon@nationaltrust.org.ukPlease note this map is a visual guide only - it’s not to scale. Events, activities, entertainment and attractions are subject to change or cancellation at the discretion of festival organisers, please check the chalk board at the festival Information & Booking Centre daily for notices.Photography: Jim Wileman, Stephen Haywood. © National Trust 2016. The National Trust is a registered charity no. 205846

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