Teesdale Alpacas Farm Visits
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Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 9SP
Tel: +44 07976 423258
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Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
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Recent Reviews:
- SharonJT67Durham, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayGreat experience with mamFriday, 2nd August 2024Visited with mam on Tuesday, the weather was warm but overcast & perfect for the day, Sam & Doug were great hosts, very knowledgable & so informative, they are clearly devoted to their animals. We... Read full review
- brionyt704Trip Type:Friends getawayAmazing experience!Saturday, 10th August 2024Fantastic and unique experience! I booked this experience for my two friends 30th birthdays and we had a brilliant time. Sam and Doug were amazing- so friendly, welcoming and knowledgable. They... Read full review
- ElNelNewcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesMagical walk with beautiful AlpacasSunday, 11th August 2024We had a magical time with Sam, Doug and the Alpacas. Sam and Doug were very knowledgeable, welcoming and helpful and you can tell that they absolutely love their animals. The animals themselves are... Read full review
Facilities
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- By Car - Full directions are provided when booking. Please read with care as folks quite often get lost.
- Without Car - There is no public transport to our door - however there are taxis from Barnard Castle who can drop off and collect if required - please ask for details.
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Our routes for the Alpaca Treks are for reasonably fit & able bodied people however we can possibly customise visits and treks to suit a variety of people who may have difficulty with our normal routes - Please call to talk it over and we will do our best to accommodate.
- Distance: 1-5 Miles
- Grade: Easy
- Grade: Moderate
- Route Surface: Off Road
- Theme: Breathtaking Views
- Theme: Family Friendly
- Theme: Forest / Woodland Trail
- Theme: Nature
- Theme: Rivers / Reservoirs
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - We have limited parking esp during the wetter months, please enquire if you are intending arriving in a number of vehicles.
- Parking (free) - Access is down a farm track. If you have a camper van etc. please contact us to discuss access or make alternative arrangements.
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - Visits can take between 1 and 2 hours depending on arrival times of different parties; Please do not book/arrange other activities too soon after the trek/visit is scheduled to finish.
- Booking essential
- Groups Accepted - For larger groups please contact us to see what we can offer.
- Min group size - Minimum of Two people with alpacas for the treks or Two people for visits
- Open by appointment only
Provider Facilities
- Accommodation nearby - There are a range of accommodation choices close by - several campsites, Bed and Breakfasts, Holiday Cottages and Hotels - Please contact us for details.
- Fitness level required - medium - Walks are over rough ground with some slopes and require a basic level of fitness - however we can tailor activities for those who might struggle with the above. Please contact us to discuss options.
- Lessons/courses available - We can provide Alpaca training and education for those who may be interested in owning Alpacas or those who may already have alpacas but require extra support and information. We can tailor this to your needs - Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
- Toilets
Provider Features
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Season
- All Year - Farm Visits and Trekking are available all year round however we will need to reschedule if the weather is poor. As such it is more likely we will need to reschedule in late autumn, winter and early spring.
- Autumn
- Spring
- Summer
- Winter
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted - Happy to discuss requirements for educational visits.
Access Information
Opening Times
2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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* We are open by appointment. Early booking recommended esp. Weekends, Holidays and Summer. Please have some alternate dates in mind should your first choice be unavailable