Local Exmoor attractions and activities

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There is so much to do and explore on Exmoor:

Walking on Exmoor
Fabulous scenic walks and trails all across Exmoor National Park, many over heather clad moorland, including the famous “Tarr Steps” beauty spot, with its old clapper bridge which is only 4 miles from Dulverton.
www.exmoorwalks.co.uk

Cycling & Mountain Biking on Exmoor
Exmoor has many country lanes, bridleways and tracks cyclists can use, but you have to be fairly fit to cope with the hills! The Tarka Trail (especially where it follows a disused railway line between Barnstaple and Torrington)is particularly good for easy cycling and walking. Bikes can be hired from www.biketrail.co.uk

Fishing on Exmoor
The banks of the Rivers, Exe, Barle, Mole, Taw & Lyn offer salmon and trout fishing. Wimbleball Lake has all year round Trout fishing.
www.hartflyfishing.demon.co.uk

River Barle & bridge at Dulverton

Sailing on Exmoor
Wimbleball Lake is within easy reach of Dulverton for sailing and windsurfing enthusiasts.
www.swlakestrust.org.uk

Shooting on Exmoor
There are a number of famous high bird shoots close to Dulverton, where days can be puchased including: Miltons, Chargot, Haddeo, West Molland, Molland & Wellshead. A number of Syndicated and Farmers’ shoots are within easy reach of Dulverton too.
www.users.zetnet.co.uk

Swimming on Exmoor
Beaches: shingle beaches, often with some sand at low tide, are dotted along the North Devon coast. For large, sandy beaches we recommend Woolacombe, Putsborough and Saunton Sands.
www.northdevon.co.uk for information about local beaches in Exmoor National Park.

Surfing on Exmoor
Croyde, Saunton, Woolacombe and Putsborough are the main surfing beaches.
See www.eyeball-surfcheck.co.uk for surf reports.

Hawkwell Pond & Paddocks

Hawkwell Woodland

Exempt Hunting on Exmoor
It is possible to participate on horseback or car or foot follow both stag hunting and trail hunting five days a week on Exmoor from August to April. www.equinetourism.co.uk

Horse Riding on Exmoor
A horse riders paradise, enjoy horse riding and general hacking onto open expanses of Exmoor on Anstey or Molland Common, or follow the many local bridleways.
www.exmoorponycentre.org.uk

Racing on Exmoor
There are National Hunt Race Meetings at nearby Taunton, Exeter and Newton Abbott. Point-to-Point Meetings are held from December to June at various venues on the Exmoor National Park
www.exeter-racecourse.co.uk
www.racing-index.com/race-course

Exmoor Pony Centre
Visiting the centre will give you the chance to meet the rare breed Exmoor Ponies and learn more about them and their environment. Riding on Exmoor is a popular activity for locals and visitors alike.
www.exmoorponycentre.org.uk

Sunset at Lanacre Bridge

Golfing on Exmoor
There are golf courses at Minehead, Ilfracombe, Saunton & Braunton and Woolacombe.
www.uk-golf.com

Theatres on Exmoor
For Arts lovers, there are good theatres nearby at Taunton, Exeter and Barnstaple, and slightly further afield at Plymouth and Bristol.
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
www.uk-devonexplore.co.uk/index.cfm?articleid=748

Music on Exmoor
Enjoy music and art at the annual Two Moor’s Festival. www.thetwomoorsfestival.com

Safaris on Exmoor
Enjoy three hour off road safaris seeking out the elusive Exmoor Red Deer and the native Exmoor Ponies. www.exmoorwildlifesafaris.co.uk

Romance on Exmoor
Explore the scenic and romantic location of “ The Doone Valley”, home to the fictional Lorna Doone and John Ridd.

Exmoor its highest point
Dunkery Beacon. This is the highest point on Exmoor 1705 ft (519 m) above sea level. From the top you can enjoy exhilarating views across Exmoor, Bristol Channel and the South Wales coast.

Exmoor Red Deer at Hawkwell Gardens

Lucott Cross Exmoor National Park

Exmoor Steam Railway
The West Somerset Railway is a steam railway running through 20 miles of glorious Exmoor scenery from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard. www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk

Exmoor Crystal
Visit Dartington Crystal glass factory and visitor centre.
www.dartington.co.uk

Exmoor Military Museum
Cobbaton Combat Collection, Chittlehampton is a military museum with military surplus shop. www.cobbatoncombat.co.uk

Exmoor Food Festival - Food, glorious food , is the focus of over 60 events across Exmoor National Park each autumn. There is so much good food and drink produced in this beautiful part of the world and the festival is the ideal way to celebrate it.
www.exmoorfoodfestival.co.uk

Exmoor Half-Ironman Competition - This event is hosted annually at Wimbleball Lake just a short distance from Dulverton. www.half.ironmanuk.co.uk

Exmoor Golden Horseshoe Ride - First held in 1965 over just 50 miles, the Golden Horseshoe was the first long distance ride to take place in the United Kingdom. www.goldenhorseshoe-ride.co.uk

High Marsh Bridge Dulverton