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ideas for a Devon stag do

As the best man I am in charge of organising a stag do for my mate's wedding. As we live in Devon he wants to do something locally -- something outdoorsy which doesn't include bad behaviour in any way, shape or form.

Googling brings me lots of places selling packages, but that doesn't appeal to me, so I thought I would ask for ideas here.

Thanks in advance
:D

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  • Balls to Devon. Go to somewhere like Slovakia, Estonia. Trust me. ;)
  • whitewing
    whitewing Posts: 11,852 Forumite
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    I have seen this advertised but don't know if they accept groups of adults

    http://www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk/site/lots-to-do/go-ape-high-wire-forest-adventure-p520623
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  • Strapped
    Strapped Posts: 8,158 Forumite
    As the best man I am in charge of organising a stag do for my mate's wedding. As we live in Devon he wants to do something locally -- something outdoorsy which doesn't include bad behaviour in any way, shape or form.

    Googling brings me lots of places selling packages, but that doesn't appeal to me, so I thought I would ask for ideas here.

    Thanks in advance

    You don't say where in Devon - it's a big place - but assuming it's South Devon, a couple of things spring to mind for outdoorsy daytime stuff: GoApe near Exeter - bit pricey but they do group discounts & will negotiate - ridiculously good fun - or there is paintball next door to Trago Mills off the A38 between Bovey Tracey & Newton Abbot.
    They deem him their worst enemy who tells them the truth. -- Plato
  • SAMHP_2
    SAMHP_2 Posts: 241 Forumite
    What about some clay pigeon shooting or 4wd off roading - both available in Devon - will let you have details if it appeals!
    Sam
  • i know these guys have started doing stag dos around exmouth/exeter/topsham - ive done their wakeboarding with some mates and was great + a few who didnt do it could do ringos. they also take you to a pub called the Turf which is right by the water, quite chilled out and great after a few hours on the water.
    The guy we spoke to was Dave who owns the company and looked after us all really well.
    good luck
    neil
    almost forgot - http://www.exewake.com
  • sodamnfunky
    sodamnfunky Posts: 12,303 Forumite
    For paintball try here. http://www.skirmishpaintball.co.uk/welcome2.htm
    It makes the one at Trago Mills look like playground fun. I used to marshall here, and I can pretty much guarantee you a fantastic day out and a great laugh.
    The guy who owns and runs it is a nice guy too
  • SAMHP_2
    SAMHP_2 Posts: 241 Forumite
    I bought my husband a clay pigeon shooting lesson with a chap called Matt Brammer at Shaldon (?) Clay School (Google Matt's name and you find it)
    It was fantastic, in the absolute depths of the Devon countryside - I can well recommend it.
    Sam
  • Pee
    Pee Posts: 3,826 Forumite
    A fishing trip? Something like two hours mackerel fishing, or you could charter the boat for a whole day.
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