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Exmoor Photo Album
 The
Exmoor National Park is situated in the northern part of Devon
and West Somerset and covers an area of 267 square miles (692
sq. km) extending from the Brendon Hills in the east to Combe
Martin in the west. Exmoor offers peaceful open spaces, spectacular
coast, clean air, glorious scenery and a friendly welcome. It
has one of the finest stretches of unspoilt countryside in England.
Exmoor's coast and countryside has so much
to offer that you'll want to return again and again to enjoy
a unique Exmoor experience .... it's a very special place whatever
the season.
Throughout the year Exmoor offers variety ......
crisp Winter days and roaring log fires; February's drifts of snowdrops;
picnics in cool bluebell woods beside clear streams; coastal walks
and rock pools on hot summer days; rolling moorland cloaked in
purple heather and yellow gorse; the glow of colour from Autumn
trees and hedges.
 There's
plenty to do, so treat yourself to a holiday in one of our farmhouse
B&B, country house B&B, self catering cottages or superb
camp-sites. Members of the Exmoor Holiday Group pride themselves
in quality accommodation, comfort, good food and a friendly, helpful
service. Take an opportunity to relax, unwind and enjoy this peaceful
haven.
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Discover the abundant wildlife.
Exmoor is home to wild red deer, the unique, rugged
Exmoor ponies and wonderful bird life. |
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Walking ...... on the moors,
in the valleys or along the coast. There are
over 600 miles of way-marked paths to try. |
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Riding ...... Exmoor offers some of
the best riding in England; on the moors, in the valleys or
along the coast. |
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Tour by car and explore the country lanes
and coastal roads. Or visit the historic villages
and their pubs and shops. |
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See the places made famous by R.D. Blackmore's
classic tale of Lorna Doone, (a major BBC TV production),
and those in Pandaemonium, a recent film about Wordsworth
and Coleridge, starring John Hannah. |
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Re-live Exmoor's history: prehistoric barrows,
stone circles and hill forts, the 'clapper'
bridge at Tarr Steps, medieval castle, a
Victorian cliff railway and many museums. |
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Cycling: along the Tarka Trail,
the West Country Way or along the country
lanes ...... but you might need a breather on Porlock Hill! |
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Fishing: in the sea, rivers, reservoirs
or stocked ponds. |
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Visit the many beautiful National Trust
properties and gardens, including Watersmeet
and Dunster Castle. |
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Wander through bluebell woods
or enjoy a local village fete
or sheep dog trials. |
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Family attractions for all weathers.
Ride on a steam train. Spend a day at one of the wildlife
& farm animal centres, experience heart-stopping displays
of birds of prey, cuddle a tarantula or take a dawn
or dusk safari to seek out the red deer. |
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for further information
on Exmoor and on Guided Walks |
We are grateful to the following
photographic contributors:
E R Davey, Brian Pearce, Peter Hendrie, Lyndale Photographic,
Ross Campbell, Brian Martin,
Winsbere House,Twitchen
Farm and Voley Farm
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