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Calvert Trust Exmoor is the South West’s premier outdoor activity destination for people with all types of disabilities, welcoming over 4,000 guests a year with the philosophy of “At Calvert Trust Exmoor it’s what you CAN do that counts.”
Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the edge of Exmoor National Park, the accessible residential adventure centre enables people of any age and ability to experience exciting, challenging and enjoyable activity holidays, together with their family and friends.
The VisitEngland 5 star rated residential centre offers activities specifically designed and equipped to cater for all, including climbing, archery, horse riding, sailing, accessible cycling and many others.
The centre has also been accredited by the National Accessible Scheme as being suitable for older and less mobile guests, part-time wheelchair users, independent wheelchair users, assisted wheelchair users, visually impaired guests and hearing impaired guests. You can read more about their accessibility from their website here:
calvertexmoor.org.uk/
Many guests are surprised by how much they can do at Calvert Trust Exmoor, as recent guest Sarah Davies put it: “Just had possibly our best holiday ever. The food was gorgeous, the accommodation spotless and comfortable, and the activities, well, I didn't imagine myself doing half of what we did but we loved every minute.”
A break at Calvert Trust Exmoor includes a structured programme of exciting activities tailored to the specific needs of our visitors, specifically designed and equipped to cater for all. Activities on offer include climbing, archery, horse riding, wheelchair abseiling, carriage driving, sailing, accessible cycling and many others.
Other facilities on site included a fully accessible hydrotherapy swimming pool with high needs changing facilities, a Jacuzzi, children’s play area, games room, bar, sensory room and the Acland room, which is a fully glazed, elevated, communal area with fantastic views to the south west across Wistlandpound Reservoir, down the valley of the river Yeo and into South Devon.
The centre’s fully accessible accommodation consists of ensuite single, twin and triple bedrooms including some with H-track ceiling hoists, as well as a number of apartments with open plan kitchen and living space, which can be booked on either a self catered or fully inclusive basis. Calvert Trust Exmoor also offers mobile hoists, shower chairs, electric beds, trembler pads, and other loan equipment to make your stay more comfortable regardless of your disability.
Guests stay with Calvert Trust Exmoor for 3, 4 or 7 night breaks, or you can just come for the day.
To find out more take a look at their website calvertexmoor.org.uk/ or call the centre on 01598 763221.
Calvert Trust Exmoor is about 12 miles from Barnstaple on the edge of Exmoor. You can download our Travel Map if you need to find us; it's an easy to use one page map and travel directions
Travelling by Car
From the M5
Maps
The centre is at Grid Ref SS644 423, OS Landranger No 180.
Calvert Trust Exmoor is about 12 miles from Barnstaple on the edge of Exmoor. You can download our Travel Map if you need to find us; it's an easy to use one page map and travel directions.
We encourage our staff and guests to use public transport or car share wherever possible; we are happy to arrange collection and drop off for our guests at stations and bus stops to help you do this.
Travelling by Bus
The closest bus stop to Calvert Trust Exmoor is at Blackmoor Gate, serviced by the 309 & 310 bus routes which run between Lynton and Barnstaple. Blackmoor Gate is approximately ½ a mile from the centre and the roads do not have pavements. We are happy to arrange collection and drop off for our guests from Blackmoor Gate bus stop, please arrange this service at the time of making your booking.
Travelling by Train
Barnstaple is our nearest station. We are happy to arrange collection and drop off for our guests with a local, accessible, taxi firm from either Barnstaple (BNP) or Tiverton Parkway (TVP) stations. Please arrange this service at the time of making your booking.
Maps
The centre is at Grid Ref SS644 423, OS Landranger No 180.
Office hours (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 09:00 | - 18:00* |
* Open all year except between Christmas and 2nd Jan.
Centre is staffed 24/7, Office hours are as detailed above.
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