Exmoor Walking

Walking on Exmoor 

Exmoor is made for walking! -- it has over 600 miles of waymarked paths and superb, unspoilt and very varied landscape, conserved by the Exmoor National Park extending from sea level to just over 500 metres.

Because Exmoor is a little known area it is very free from crowds, both on the roads, footpaths and open moors.  Exmoor's three types of landscapes: dramatic coastal hills and cliffs, wide open moorland and sheltered valleys, ("combes"), invite walks by all ages and fitness levels -

 - from a gentle stroll along a level path to take in the view and wildlife, to a planned day-long trek over open moorland, down sheep-grazed slopes and along rushing rivers.

Its famous areas, such as the ancient Tarr Steps clapper bridge across the River Barle and the Valley of the Rocks near Lynton are busier, but still worth a visit if you haven't seen them.

A variety of leaflets and books with suggested walks is produced.  We have some for our guests.  Visitor centres and other local shops also stock them.  Our nearest visitor centre is in Dulverton, phone: 01398 323841.   The Exmoor National Park has a programme of guided walks throughout the year, (website: Exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk, e.g. under "events").  Very close to us are numerous paths, e.g. round Wimbleball Lake, over the open moor of Haddon Hill and in the valley of the River Hadeo.  We have produced a set of notes on local walks and we are pleased to suggest other routes. 

Our two cottages offer high comfort bases whatever the weather or season -- if you come home hot, then sit outside and admire the sunset with a cool drink, if you get wet, then a hot shower or bath and a coffee, or more, by the woodburner may be better!

Dogs also love Exmoor.  We welcome controlled dogs by arrangement

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Brompton Regis, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9LG, England. Tel. (0)1398 371303