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South Devon and Dartmoor offer an abundance of natural attractions that make it an ideal destination for families seeking an outdoor adventure. With 3 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a World Heritage Coast, the Dartmoor National Park, and over 125 miles of stunning coastline, visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to exploring the great outdoors. The national park boasts ancient woodlands, rugged moors, wild ponies and an abundance of wildlife, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking, climbing, kayaking, and horseback riding. South Devon's countryside offers idyllic walking trails through rolling hills and hidden valleys, with magnificent views of the sea and the coast.
In addition to the natural beauty, South Devon has charming coastal towns, picturesque villages, and historic market towns like Totnes and Dartmouth. There are plenty of family-friendly attractions such as Paignton Zoo, Pennywell Farm, and the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth. South Devon is also famous for its local produce, including fresh seafood and Devonshire cream teas. With its mix of stunning coastlines, rolling countryside, and historic towns, South Devon and Dartmoor offer a perfect getaway for families seeking outdoor adventures and natural beauty.
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Slapton Ley Centre is located within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to the Dartmoor National Park. The centre is located within landscaped grounds with seating areas, shelters, kitchen garden and wildlife areas. The centre adjoins the 210 hectare National Nature Reserve that includes the 4km long Slapton Sands beach and the largest freshwater lake in the South West. It comes with a fully fitted kitchen with gas industrial cookers, dishwasher, fridge, freezers, microwave, crockery and utensils etc. The accommodation is spread over 3 sites close to each other, each with its own self catering facilities. The centre has rooms of various sizes with single bunk-beds and ensuite (toilet/shower in the room) or regular (sink in the room) facilities.
The centre is exclusively hired by MFA and the facilities will only be used by us.
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Beaches: Blackpool Sands Beach | Slapton Sands Beach | Castle Cove | Sugary Cove | Compass Cove | Bigbury on Sea Beach | Burgh Island | Strete Gate Beach | Mattiscombe Sands Beach | Gara Rock Beach | Bantham Beach
Nature Reserves and Parks: Slapton Ley Nature Reserve | Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park | Dartmoor National Park - Haytor/Princetown/Postbridge | Foggintor Quarry | Canonteign Falls | Meldon Reservoir
Villages/Towns: Tocross Village | Dartmouth
Historical Landmarks: Start Bay Lighthouse | Dartmouth Castle | Bayard's Cove Fort | Shipley Bridge | Dartmeet
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MFA Assisted Self Led Activities: Night Walks | Beach Sports/Games | Coastal Hikes | Bodyboarding | Surfing** | Mountain Biking** | Dark Skies Stargazing | Orienteering | Wildlife Exploration | Rockpooling | Backwood Cooking | Blindfold Trail | Bushcrafting | Village Walks
Instructor Led Activities:* Sea Kayaking | Canoeing | Rock Climbing | Coasteering
Social Activities: Communal Praying | Communal Eating | Campfire and Storytelling | Islamic Reminders | Adults Icebreaker and Brainstorming Session
Sports: Soft Archery | Basketball | Football
Games: Children’s Quiz | Card Games | Board Games | Tag Games | Creative Games
Workshops: Mindfulness | Growth Mindset | Fitness | Yoga | Pilates | Navigation and Map Reading
* These are optional half-a-day (3-hour) instructor-led activities that has an additional cost of £35/person. Equipment, training and instruction is provided as part of the course.
** This requires equipment which you can bring along or they can be hired from an activity centre for an additional cost.
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Allah is with the steadfast!
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Day 1
4.00pm / Early Evening
Arrival
Asr Prayer
Socialisation
Games and Indoor Sports
Communal Dinner
Maghrib Prayer and Reminder8.30pm / Late Evening
Welcome Brief and Introduction
Night Walk - Torcross Shore Explorer Trail
Planning for Tomorrow
Isha Prayer and Reminder10.30pm Sleep
Day 2
4.00am Fajr Prayer and Reminder
7.00am / Early Morning
Wakeup
Morning Fitness
Communal Breakfast
Prepare9.00am / Late Morning and Afternoon
Mindfulness Training (Workshop 1)
Gara Rock Beach - hiking, bodyboarding, rock pooling, cliff jumping, bathing, paddling, beach sports, cliff traversing, picnic, beach play, cave exploration
Coasteering and Stand-up-Paddleboarding (SUP) - Group 1
Beach Mindfulness Session1.30pm / Late Afternoon
Dhuhr/Asr Prayer
Coasteering and Stand-up-Paddleboarding (SUP) - Group 26.00pm / Early Evening
Return to Hostel
Relaxation
Maghrib Prayer and Reminder
Yoga/Pilates/Fitness (Workshop 2)
Communal Dinner
Games and Indoor Sports8.30pm / Late Evening
Campfire - Storytelling and Reminders
Socialisation
Adults Ice Breaker Session
Planning for Tomorrow
Isha Prayer and Reminder11.00pm Sleep
Day 3
4.30am Fajr Prayer and Reminder
7.00am / Early Morning
Wakeup
Morning Fitness
Communal Breakfast
Prepare9.30am / Late Morning
Dartmoor National Park - Haytor
Circular walk from Visitor Centre to Haytor Rocks, Hound Tor, Haytor Quarry1.00pm Lunch and Dhuhr/Asr Prayer
3.30pm / Afternoon
Return to Hostel
4.30pm / Early Evening
Relaxation
Archery, Ice Cream and Tea
Maghrib Prayer and Reminder
Gratitude Mindfulness Session
Yoga/Pilates/Fitness
Communal Dinner
Games and Indoor Sports8.30pm / Late Evening
Socialisation
Boardgames, Quiz and Reminders
Planning for Tomorrow
Isha Prayer and Reminder10.30pm Sleep
Day 4
4.30am Fajr Prayer and Reminder
7.00am / Early Morning
Wakeup
Morning Fitness
Communal Breakfast
Prepare9.00am / Late Morning and Afternoon
Dartmouth - hike, crab hunting, cove exploration, picnics
Hike: Dart Estuary Circular Walk
Sea Kayaking - Group 11.30pm / Late Afternoon
Lunch and Dhuhr prayer
Sea Kayaking - Group 2
Blackpool Sands Beach6.00pm / Early Evening
Return to Hostel
Asr Prayer
Relaxation
Maghrib Prayer and Reminder
Blindfold Trail
Yoga/Pilates/Fitness
Communal Dinner
Games and Indoor Sports8.30pm / Late Evening
Socialisation
Stargazing and Reminders
Planning for Tomorrow
Isha Prayer and Reminder10.30pm Sleep
Day 5
4.30am Fajr Prayer and Reminder
7.00am / Early Morning
Wakeup
Morning Fitness
Communal Breakfast
Prepare
Communal Cleanup
Checkout from Hostel10.00am / Late Morning - Early Afternoon
Bigbury on Sea Beach and Burgh Island
Communal Lunch
Dhuhr/Asr Prayer
Farewell3.00pm Departure from South Devon
Please note the planned programme is flexible. Guests are free to choose the activities they would like to participate in. They can also choose to do their own thing if they like.
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As a guide, it costs around £160 per parent (or individual adult) and £120 per child for the adventure. Infants 0-5 years go for free, provided they share a bed with a sibling or a parent. There is an additional charge of £80 per room for ensuite facilities. Bookings are for the full adventure (5 days, 4 nights) only. We have introductory, promotional and “large-family” discounts from time to time. So please fill the form below to get a custom price for the adventure.
The adventure includes:
Accommodation in a clean and conveniently located hostel for 4 nights. All bed linen is provided but please bring your own towel and toiletries.
Self-catering kitchens with hobs, ovens, fridge, freezer, microwaves, pots. cutlery and crockery
Dining rooms and common rooms with several sitting areas for adults and children
Communal prayer areas for both men and women
Beautiful landscaped grounds outside with seating areas, shelters and wildlife area
Games room with table football, table tennis, pool table and board games
Detailed programme/itinerary of places to visit and activities for each day
Arrangement and coordination of general adventure activities (there is no additional charge for this)
Arrangement of instructor-led adventure activities with a group booking discount
Workshops and indoor group activities
Free guest WIFI access throughout the stay (often there is no phone signal)
Private Telegram group to keep guests updated
Healthy socialisation and group activities with like-minded Muslim families and friends
Safe, secure and Muslim environment for adults and children
Advice, support and tour guidance
Motivational talks, presentations and Islamic reminders
The adventure does not include:
Transport (please make your own way to the centre)
Food (it is self catering or externally arranged through caterers)
Payment for optional instructor-led adventure activities
Payment for optional hiring of equipment (if required, for example mountain bikes or motor boats)
Please read the FAQ section on the homepage for more information.
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It is self-catering, but certain arrangements may be made for the convenience of the guests.
Groceries: There will be arrangements made to order groceries as a group for those who wish, costing about £1 per person per day. These will include basic supplies such as bread, milk, eggs, butter/spreads, tea, coffee, sugar and fruits (apples, bananas and mandarins).
Breakfast and Lunch: There may be volunteers helping to make breakfast and packed lunch.
Dinner: Dinner may be externally arranged for those who wish at a reasonable price. Alternatively, guests can bring pre-cooked food and store then in the fridge/freezer, or bring ingredients to cook at the hostel, or manage with a combination of the above.
Kitchen Facilities: There is a fully fitted industrial kitchen with all facilities, sufficient for everyone. All pots, pans, utensils, cutlery and crockery are provided.