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The Bear Trail
The Bear Trail
4.5
Temporarily closedClosed until Mar 29, 2024
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The Bear Trail is Devon's muddiest award-winning family assault course. Open weekends and daily during school holidays.
With 30 obstacles, unlimited mud this is an award winning mud-fest of an attraction. The Bear Trail is a family friendly mud run obstacle course set on a 10 acre site. Scramble over the bear nets, zoom down the zip wire and tumble through the tunnels. Tackle the assault course together as many times as you like; there's unlimited course completions. Once you're done, wash off in our warm indoor shower area and private changing rooms.
Visit our website for our latest opening hours and ticket prices.
Everyone requires a ticket, whether taking part or not.
Cullompton, Devon, England
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Travellers' Choice
2023
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Nick B
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
A great place for mud and fun! We live locally and had a party for my daughter at the bear trail when it was newly opened - it’s only got better! Useful updated shower facilities …. Wear your muddy stuff & take dry stuff - you can wash down in the huge shower block and change into your dry kit - taking no mud home with you! 🤣 lots of tables to set your bags on, have a coffee or fill up with proper pizzas, cheesy chips or a snack … the staff are so helpful and relaxed, it all adds to the reason you’re there, get muddy and have fun! If you’re looking for a country cafe to have afternoon tea, this isn’t it … but if you want somewhere for the kids (and adults!) to run free and get muddy for hours - bear trail is your place!! Thanks all for a great time as always!
Written 26 October 2023
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Hazel L
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
This was our first visit, we had a good time but felt it was lacking in enthusiasm from some of the staff. One staff member in particular seemed very disinterested and unfriendly, others did make an effort though. The indoor changing area is a great space, but both the toilets and changing rooms could have been cleaner. Mud smeared and splattered over the inside of the cubicles which appeared to have been there for some time. Not a big issue in itself, it's only mud and you get covered in it as expected! But it contributed to an overall feeling of a general lack of pride and care.
The course itself is OK, the equipment looking quite tired in places. The cafe is limited, no fresh cakes etc... hot drinks are expensive for their size. The cheesy chips were definitely a hit though. Overall, I wouldn't hurry to return, but at £9.95 per person it's a relatively inexpensive and unique experience. The 3 hour session is more than adequate, most people were done with the course after an hour and that's going round multiple times.
The course itself is OK, the equipment looking quite tired in places. The cafe is limited, no fresh cakes etc... hot drinks are expensive for their size. The cheesy chips were definitely a hit though. Overall, I wouldn't hurry to return, but at £9.95 per person it's a relatively inexpensive and unique experience. The 3 hour session is more than adequate, most people were done with the course after an hour and that's going round multiple times.
Written 26 October 2023
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Sophie M
5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Oh my goodness, what a fantastic day out, I'll be honest as I was a little sceptical when I arrived, but there was SO much to do, Frere is loads of different assault courses for all ages and abilities to go on, and really reasonably priced for a day out, you get absolutely filthy. But it's the reason you go there, my youngest always manages to find water wherever we go normally, so having free reign to do it all made his dream come true, showers are warm and changing rooms are tidy and accessible too, staff really friendly and helpful, and well worth a day out.
Written 7 October 2023
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Thank you for the fantastic review, it's great to read what a fun time you had! We hope to welcome you back to The Bear Trail again soon.
Written 24 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Carly S
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
I had pre booked the bear trail months ago and we were all really looking forward to it , however the weather really wasn’t on our side we attended during monsoon storm like conditions. We came with the Attitude of let’s just get on with it , however having two younger children with us who got very cold and upset rather quickly did ruin the experience for us :( it is a shame we were not able to reschedule under the extreme weather conditions , it simply was not “just raining”
After having a very horrible long drive up from Plymouth we did leave disappointed however this really was not at the fault of the bear trail .
The staff were very friendly and really tried to make the experience fun .
The trail and facilities look amazing and I’m sure we will love to come back again and give it another go. Family of 4 .
After having a very horrible long drive up from Plymouth we did leave disappointed however this really was not at the fault of the bear trail .
The staff were very friendly and really tried to make the experience fun .
The trail and facilities look amazing and I’m sure we will love to come back again and give it another go. Family of 4 .
Written 18 September 2023
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Tracey S
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
We decided to take the children to the Bear Tail . Colour bomb
What can I say it was absolutely amazing the children aged 7-16 (9 of them all together) and grandad did the course while myself, my daughter and sister all walked the course watching them .
It is an assort course with lots and lots of mud .
You will need a change off clothes and showers are available so take your shower gel . There is a covered area where you can sit and have a coffee or some food . (Chelsey chips and pizza )
You get 3 hours so you can do the course then just go back to any part you like . We had a great time and will definitely go again .
What can I say it was absolutely amazing the children aged 7-16 (9 of them all together) and grandad did the course while myself, my daughter and sister all walked the course watching them .
It is an assort course with lots and lots of mud .
You will need a change off clothes and showers are available so take your shower gel . There is a covered area where you can sit and have a coffee or some food . (Chelsey chips and pizza )
You get 3 hours so you can do the course then just go back to any part you like . We had a great time and will definitely go again .
Written 17 September 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review about your Colour Bomb experience! We hope to welcome you back soon for another muddy and memorable day out!
Written 24 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Charlotte B
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We attended yesterday, my family had a brilliant time. I however broke my leg. I went down what turned out to be a kid slide a little too fast and landed weirdly. Only my fault but this is why you sign a waiver before you attend! Haha
The rest of the family had a brilliant time and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The site was clean and well looked after. The downside was the changing room floors were soaking wet so you really had to be careful with your clean, dry clothes.
The rest of the family had a brilliant time and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The site was clean and well looked after. The downside was the changing room floors were soaking wet so you really had to be careful with your clean, dry clothes.
Written 30 August 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it is great to read what a brilliant time you and your family had! Please can you make contact with us at your earliest convenience regarding your visit.
Written 6 September 2023
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agnesme
Thurlestone, UK12 contributions
Aug 2023
I am 71 years old and I can hear with my two daughters, one partner and six grandchildren aged between 16 and 7. Had the most fantastic afternoon. Haven’t laughed so much. Well organised. Would thoroughly recommend to everyone.
Written 27 August 2023
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Thank you for your excellent review, it's great to read what a fantastic time you all had! We hope to welcome you back to The Bear Trail soon.
Written 5 September 2023
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VickE1980
15 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Fantastic muddy fun at the Bear Trail yesterday! Kids had so much fun, as did the parents. SO much better with the new faculties - hot showers and changing cubicles. Also reasonably priced food/drinks on site and friendly staff. Good length session, plenty of time to play on everything and get absolutely filthy plus eat and shower. Would recommend and will be going back soon for another visit.
Written 26 August 2023
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Thank you for the fantastic review about your visit and our new facilities! We look forward to welcoming you back to The Bear Trail soon.
Written 5 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Catherine C
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Brilliant fun for us and our 12 & 14 yr old. Really pleased to be able to do an activity as a family that challenged us all equally. Thank you!
Written 23 August 2023
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Thank you for the excellent review, it's great to read what a fun time your family had! We hope to welcome you back to The Bear Trail again soon.
Written 5 September 2023
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Michelle L
5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We had an absolute blast on our afternoon visit to the bear trail. We all took part and got muddy from head to toe. We all loved every minute, and laughed so much. From 3 to 43 years old, smiles all round. We would totally recommend a visit.
Written 15 August 2023
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Thank you for the amazing review - I'm glad to read you all got very muddy! We can't wait to welcome you back soon.
Written 18 August 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Are there lockers or a safe place for valuables?
Lauren H
1 contribution
No you need to leave your stuff in your car & then you can leave your key at the cafe
moley123
Gloucester, UK142 contributions
Can adults take part on this this muddy trail without kids?
Bear Trail
Cullompton, UK
Yes, groups of adults are welcome to take part on the trail!
Lisakobej
Bridgnorth, UK5 contributions
Are dogs allowed at all?
Bear Trail
Cullompton, UK
Yes absolutely! We love dogs! We just ask that they are kept on a lead incase some of our guests are not so keen! 🐾
Stromtong
Horsham, UK1 contribution
What is the suggested age range for kids? We have a 2yr old and aren’t sure if too grown up for him!
Bear Trail
Cullompton, UK
Hi there, The Bear Trail is suitable for all ages. Your two year old should be fine to tackle most of our obstacles, with a bit of adult help of course! We have a fantastic new mud slide that's proving very popular as well as Cubs Corner for younger ones.:)