Signature - Exmoor Coast Lighthouse Experience

Meeting Time: 5pm

Meeting Location:
Foreland Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage
Foreland Point
Lynton
EX35 6NE

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Parking: Foreland Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage is approached via a long narrow private road, which descends steeply and with three hairpin bends. Therefore, we ask that you arrive for 5pm - parking in the designated area for lighthouse guests - and your host will drive everyone down together.

Foreland Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage is reached via a series of steps leading down the cliff side. The walk down is worth it though, as the cottage boasts grandstand views (and bags you some extra steps each day - a free mini workout each time we arrive and leave!).

The cottage has been transformed by the National Trust into truly lovely accommodation which retains all the character while offering a cosy lounge, dining area, dedicated games room and balcony. You can also look out at the working part of the lighthouse (minus the foghorn!).

Accommodation Address:
Foreland Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage
Foreland Point
Lynton
EX35 6NE

Room Types:
You can book one of the following options, subject to availability:
Bed in a Shared Female Room
Bed in a Shared Male Room
Double Room
Twin Room
Single Room

There are Shared Rooms, where you’ll be sharing a room with one other participant (bathrooms are shared). Double Rooms (bathrooms are shared with other rooms) sleep up to two participants booking together, with a double bed. Twin Rooms (bathrooms are shared with other rooms) sleep up to two participants booking together, with two single beds. Single Rooms (bathrooms are shared with other rooms) are for one participant and have a single bed.

Included:

• 3 nights’ accommodation at Foreland Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage.

• A Large Outdoors host/guide to welcome you, deal with meal preparation and the logistics for your experience.

• Guided walks on 3 days (Days 2, 3 and 4).

• Home-cooked set 2-course dinners at the accommodation on two evenings.

• A DIY breakfast each morning (toast, cereals, fruit and yoghurt provided) and some hot items too.

• A DIY packed lunch (sandwich and snacks) for walks on Days 2 and 3. Please ensure you bring a lunch box or dry bag - to reduce waste, we do not supply cling film or sandwich bags.

• Tea (including decaf and herbal options), coffee (including decaf option), and squash at the accommodation.

• Bedding and a towel - but don’t forget your own toiletries.

• The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor adventures sociable.

• Pre-event support from the Large Outdoors team - give us a shout if there’s any advice or information you need and check out our Blog for useful articles too.

Not included:

• Travel to and from the meeting location.

• Travel from the accommodation to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the door. On some days there could be a short drive required - we don't include transport and participants normally car share.

• Dinner on one evening - we’ll book a table at a local restaurant to enjoy dinner as a group and you can purchase whatever you fancy from the menu available.

• Any extra (i.e. not mentioned above in ‘Included’) excursions or activities that you may partake in which incur a cost.

• Bottled water - tap water and squash are available at the accommodation, so please ensure you bring sufficient water bottles or carriers to fill up and take out with you.

• Alcoholic drinks - please feel free to bring something with you to enjoy at the accommodation.

• Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.

• Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.

Please see our Residential (Walking) Kit List.

The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should have the items listed.

• What level of fitness is needed?
This trip is graded as Active. Click here to see Large Outdoors’ Experience Levels.

• Can I attend on my own?
Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

• I am currently on a specific diet / have an allergy - can you cater for me?
Unfortunately, we are generally unable to cater for a wide variety of diets or food preferences due to the nature and cost of our catered trips and/or the use of shared kitchens. However, we can offer vegetarian meals, vegan meals, provide meals with gluten* free ingredients, and/or provide dairy* free meals - these options can be selected when booking. *Please see our general FAQs for more information about dietary options.

• What transport is provided during this experience?
We may not provide transport for this experience. On some days there could be a short drive required to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the accommodation - participants normally car share.

• Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not allowed on this experience, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment/accommodation, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.