With unspoilt coast and countryside all around, the landscape of South Devon is the perfect backdrop for a relaxing escape or to get your pulse racing with amazing adventures. With 3 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a World Heritage Coast, the Dartmoor National Park, over 125 miles of stunning coastline, acres of unspoilt countryside, two vibrant cities and an amazing mixture of coastal and rural towns and villages, South Devon encompasses the very best the country has to offer. It has some of the UK’s best beaches, with breathtaking sandy expanses, stunning secluded coves, rugged historic cliffs and lively coastal resorts. It is an adventurers paradise and the perfect destination for an action packed break.
Accommodation - Hostel
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.
Places of Interest
Slapton Ley Nature Reserve | Tocross Village | Start Bay Lighthouse | Blackpool Sands Beach | Slapton Sands Beach | Dartmoor National Park - Haytor/Princetown/Postbridge | Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park | Dartmouth | Castle/Sugary/Compass Cove | Dartmouth Castle | Bigbury on Sea Beach | Burgh Island | Strete Gate Beach | Bayard's Cove Fort | Mattiscombe Sands Beach | Gara Rock Beach | Bantham Beach | Foggintor Quarry | Canonteign Falls | Meldon Reservoir | Shipley Bridge | Dartmeet
Available Activities
Night Walks | Hikes | Canoeing | Sea Kayaking | Rock Climbing | Wild Swimming | Surfing | Bodyboarding | Bushcrafting | Mountain Biking | Cycling | Archery | Communal Praying | Storytelling | Village Walks | Communal Eating | Campfires | Coasteering | Coastal Walks
Adventure Cost/Investment
As a guide, it costs around £100-£140 per person for the whole adventure, depending on the number of people in the family. There may also be introductory and promotional 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 pool table, football table, and table tennis table
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 (there is an additional charge for instructors and equipment, usually £20-£40 per person for a half-day activity)
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 and presentations
The adventure does not include:
Transport
Food (it is self catering)
Payment for instructor-led adventure activities
Payment for hiring of equipment (if required, for example mountain bikes or motor boats)
Please read the FAQ section on the homepage for more information.
Suggested Programme
Day 1 - Fri 26 Aug
4.00pm - Check-in - FSC Slapton Ley
6.30pm - Asr Prayer
7.00pm - Dinner
8.15pm - Maghrib Prayer
8.30pm - Night Walk - Torcross Shore Explorer Trail
10.00pm - Return to Hostel
10.30pm - Isha Prayer
11:00pm - Sleep
Day 2 - Sat 27 Aug
5.30am - Fajr Prayer
7.00am - Wakeup
7.30am - Morning Fitness
8.00am - Breakfast
9.00am - Welcome Brief and Introduction
9.30am - Gara Rock Beach - hiking, bodyboarding, rock pooling, cliff jumping, bathing, paddling, beach sports, cliff traversing, picnic, beach play, cave exploration
10.00am - Coasteering and Stand-up-Paddleboarding (SUP) - Group 1
1.00pm - Lunch & Dhuhr Prayer
2.00pm - Coasteering and Stand-up-Paddleboarding (SUP) - Group 2
6.00pm - Return to Hostel
6.30pm - Asr Prayer
7.00pm - Communal Dinner
8.30pm - Maghrib Prayer
9.00pm - Campfire - Storytelling and Reminders
10.30pm - Isha Prayer
11.00pm - Sleep
Day 3 - Sun 28 Aug
5.30am - Fajr Prayer
7.00am - Wakeup
7.30am - Morning Fitness
8.00am - Breakfast
9.30am - Dartmoor National Park - Haytor
10.30am - Circular walk from Visitor Centre to Haytor Rocks, Hound Tor, Haytor Quarry
1.00pm - Lunch & Dhuhr Prayers
3.30pm - Return to Hostel
4.30pm - Archery, Ice Cream and Tea
6.30pm - Asr Prayer
7.00pm - Communal Dinner
8.30pm - Maghrib Prayer
9.00pm - Boardgames, Quiz and Reminders
10.30pm - Isha Prayer
11.00pm - Sleep
Day 4 - Mon 29 Aug
5.30am - Fajr Prayer
7.00am - Wakeup
7.30am - Morning Fitness
8.00am - Breakfast
9.30am - Dartmouth - hike, crab hunting, cove exploration, picnics
10.00am - Hike: Dart Estuary Circular Walk
10.00am - Sea Kayaking - Group 1
1.00pm - Lunch & Dhuhr Prayer
2.00pm - Sea Kayaking - Group 2
2.00pm - Blackpool Sands Beach
6.00pm - Return to Hostel
6.30pm - Asr Prayer
7.00pm - Communal Dinner
8.30pm - Maghrib Prayer
9.00pm - Games - Table Tennis and Pool
9.00pm - Adults/Parents Gathering
10.30pm - Isha Prayer
11.00pm - Sleep
Day 5 - Tue 30 Aug
5.30am - Fajr Prayer
7.00am - Wakeup
7.30am - Morning Fitness
8.00am - Breakfast
9.00am - Group clean-up
10.00am - Checkout and Farewell
11.00am - Bigbury on Sea Beach and Burgh Island
1.00pm - Lunch & Dhuhr Prayer
4.00pm - Depart from South Devon