The Secret Valley Nature Trail Southcombe Farm is a haven for wildlife!  Together with Devon Wildlife Trust we have created a nature trail complete with hide, exclusively for our guests.  Depending on when you visit you can see all sorts of birds, animals and wild flowers.  Explore the farm and see what you can spot!		The Horses! The main business at Southcombe Farm is the breeding of thoroughbred race horses.  Depending on when you visit we can have up to 10 horses here!  You can usually see them from the Barn, either in the stables or fields.  Jim runs the stud farm activities and has been very successful over the years.  If you would like to find out more about the horses or even see them up close just ask Jim when you get here!
Animal Feeding! Every morning about 0730 we feed all the animals and we encourage our guests to join in!  We have to feed the chickens, ducks, geese, cat and of course the horses.  If you visit us in March / April time there are also the orphan lambs to feed which is quite an experience!		All aboard for The Tractor Safari! Every week when we have children staying Paul puts the trailer on the tractor and loads up a few straw bails for the famous Southcombe Tractor Safari!  If ground conditions allow we take a short ride through the meadows to have a look at some of the animals and visit the tyre swing!
The Tyre Swing! Suggested by one of our younger guests!  This simple swing provides hours of fun for our younger and sometimes older guests!		Children's Play Houses Specially build for Mia and Kit!  The children's houses are located close to the tyre swing.  The ideal place for our guests to take their children for a few hours adventure!  Why not have a Teddy Bears Picnic over by the houses?
Dam Building! The River Deer runs through the farm and dam building is a popular activity for children and can prove addictive resulting in some big dams!  But will your dam survive the winter torrents?  Now there is a challenge!		Dog Walking Every morning Eileen walks Fudge for about 1/2 hour.  So if you want a guided tour of different parts of the farm each day feel free to come along!
Reed Boat Racing! Why not make some Reed Boats and race them down a section of the river!  We can show you how to make them!		River Walking! Put your wellies on and try and walk up the river without getting your feet wet!  It's a bit of a jungle adventure, but great fun!  If you are quiet and really early you may even see an otter!
Winter Sports! Feed Bag Sledging!  For this extreme sport all you need is a dusting of snow or a hard frost on our hill!  Will you have the nerve to throw yourself off the side of the Secret Valley?		Southcombe Farm TV! Check out some of our videos on You Tube!  Click on the icon below to get to our You Tube Channel!!

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