Walking on Exmoor from Weatherham Farm Holiday Cottages

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 at Dunkery Beacon, which you can see from one of our fields.  (From Dunkery Beacon you have superb 360 degree views; northwards you can see far across the Bristol channel to the Black Mountains in Wales).

Late spring in the beech woods along the river Barle Valley about 15 minutes from us

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 -

Dogs love Exmoor! These are on the moor near Winsford Hill about 5 miles from us

- 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.

The northern path of the perimeter path around Wimbleball Lake 2 miles from us

 Its famous areas, such as the ancient Tarr Steps clapper bridge across the River Barle and the Valley of the Rocks near Lynton are a little 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: http://www.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

Near the ancient hill for of Mounsey Castle on the River Barle	Along the upper river Barle towards Cow Castle from Simonsbath

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