To include:
• an introduction to the donkeys
• how to walk your donkey
• grooming session
• donkey steering course (walking practice)
Length and duration of walk: Three quarters of a mile, usually lasting about an hour and a half but can vary depending on how fast your donkey companion wishes to walk!
Our walks are flexible and we try very hard to facilitate bookings on a day, and at a time, convenient to you and your cohort.
The walk is suitable for families with children aged 8 and above
To include:
• an introduction to the donkeys
• how to walk your donkey
• grooming session
• donkey steering course (walking practise)
Length and duration of walk:
Around 3 miles, usually lasting about two hours, but can vary depending on how fast your donkey companion wishes to walk!
Suitable for children aged 10 and above.
Farm Walk:
£30 per donkey whether with adult or child*
£20 for every additional adult
£15 for every additional child
Costs Woodland Walk or, Village with Pub Stop:
£40 per donkey whether with adult or child*
£30 for every additional adult
£20 or every additional child
Please note:
• We allow well behaved dogs out on walks and on the farm
• Please come suitably dressed – stout foot wear is an essential
• Our walks are not suitable for children under 6
• We do not allow spectators or people not otherwise booked on to the walk
• Donkeys do not like the rain, so if the weather conditions are bad we are happy to rebook the walk or refund the cost of the walk with 14 days
• If you have any health or mobility restrictions, please let us know this when you book. There are a number of possibilities for wheelchairs, please contact us to discuss
• All walks start and finish at Lower Whitsleigh Farm
• Walk times are rough estimates – they can be slightly longer or shorter – depending on your donkey and how fast it would like to walk!
If you wish to book a donkey walk, or have any questions for us about our Donkey Walking, please do get in touch:
Tel: 01805 603909 or 07932 657572
Email: LowerWhitsleighFarm@outlook.com
A donkey walk is a delightful experience – walking out with your own donkey, or sharing a donkey with a friend. You don’t ride the donkeys but they do make wonderful walking companions.
For young children the farm walk is the most suitable, 6 is the minimum age for this. Children need to be 10 years old to take charge of their own donkey.
It might be! Please telephone us to discuss what you would like and what might be possible.
Donkeys don’t like dogs invading their space. Well-behaved dogs are welcome with an independent handler, sometimes one of us will lead the dog if it lets us.
The secret is to be comfortable. Shoes that are ideal for walking or wellies are recommended, but no sandals.
Yes we do – ideal for Christmas, birthday, celebration or just as a thank you! Just give us a call to arrange 01805 603909
Sorry, we are not open for general admission. We operate from our home and while we are out running the animal experience for pre-booked guests all the animals are out so there would be nothing for you to see, sorry!
Please make sure you wear appropriate clothing and shoes, as we do cover uneven and potentially muddy terrain in all weather conditions. We recommend you wear several layers to allow you to adapt to the weather, and to bring a waterproof jacket if you can – you never know how the English weather can change! Open-toed shoes such as sandals or flip flops are not allowed.
Our Donkey Walk experiences are currently available on Tuesday, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (subject to change).
The Gift Vouchers are dated and valid for up to a year. To book call 01805 603909 or send us a message here. All vouchers come with a gift card and info sheet as standard whether booked for a specific date or undated. Vouchers are free to send and can be sent straight to you or direct to the recipient.
Andy and Sam were so kind and welcoming to us all, showing our toddler round the farm and letting him meet and feed the animals. Super comfy beds and such... read more a peaceful location. The sausages they delivered for breakfast were delicious too!
We had a great first family holiday at Lower Whitsleigh Farm. Andy and Sam were warm, welcoming and really accommodating ensuring we had everything we needed, even going the extra... read more mile in finding us a fan for our daughters bedroom as it was a really hot week.
We ordered the epic breakfast hamper and a home cooked meal for our first night which was delicious! We enjoyed many a bbq under the beautiful crisp clear sky and the stars on our first night we’re just beautiful.
Our two year old absolutely loved the animals, waking to them each morning and greeting them whilst having breakfast was one of the highlights of her day. Andy helped our Daughter feed carrots to baby Dave the Donkey which she loved and a visit from their new family puppy and the chickens were another highlight. I think we may end up having an expensive hobby on our hands as the horses were her definitely favourite!
It was a great base for us to be able to visit places, Westward Ho was a great sandy beach close by. Clovelly was the most beautiful village and worth a visit. If your going with a toddler ensure you take a carrier for them as buggy’s are not recommended with all the cobbles and the steep hill. But don’t let that deter you as they have a Land Rover that can take you back up to the top to save you climbing back up. We also hired some bikes from Torrington Cycle Hire and cycled along the Tarka Trail taking us to the pretty harbour of Instow. Lynton and Lynmouth was our last visit, we enjoyed the Cliff railway and visited a lovely cafe called Charlie Friday’s.
We would definitely recommend and would like to visit again as we would love to try the safari cabin out, it looks really exciting for children and idyllic for the adults in the evenings looking over the fields with a glass of wine. Pure bliss!
In the middle of nowhere you will find this beautiful cottage full of warmth and charm.
Our 3 year old was thrilled to hear the donkeys in the morning,... read more to feed and groom them too was the icing on the cake. Their new horse Joe however was her favourite!
A family friendly beautiful home with fantastic local recommendations.
Thank you Sam and Andy and special thanks to Joe you gentle giant!
We loved our stay at the farm, it was a spacious house and a peaceful location. We preordered some of their sausages and bacon which were delicious!
Cannot fault a single aspect of our stay with Andy and Sam. From the moment we booked until the minute we left they made us feel so welcome and couldn't... read more do enough for us. Everything was clean and tidy with plenty of towels, blankets and pillows. The master bedroom bed was one of the best night's sleep we've had in a long while and all 3 of our children slept soundly too!
We were using the cottage as a base whilst we house hunted in the local area so didn't manage to get around to look at all the animals during our stay but having the donkeys and pigs literally on your doorstep created such a lovely atmosphere and provided great educational entertainment for the children in the mornings before we headed out for viewings. We cannot wait to stay again!
Andy and Sam’s cottage is the perfect place for a family holiday in north Devon. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, completely peaceful, the cottage is cosy yet spacious. We enjoyed a... read more 10 day holiday here and wanted to stay longer! Andy and Sam were the most wonderful hosts- nothing was too much trouble. They spent time with our daughter showing her how to care for the farm animals and enabling her to immerse herself in farm life! The cottage itself was very clean, spacious and well equipped. We will definitely be returning.
Wonderful location and a super property with great hosts. The donkeys are a delight and we loved seeing the pigs too this year. Such a comfortable and well-equipped house. We... read more are repeat visitors and hope to be back again next year.
Lower Whitsleigh Farm, Roborough, Winkleigh, North Devon EX19 8TU
Tel: 01805 603909
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