Drive up onto Exmoor from Wheddon Cross and park at Dunkery Gate just as you get on National Trust land, then choose an open moorland walk to the top of Dunkery Beacon via a long or short route, where you will get a view over Porlock and across the Bristol Channel to Wales.
Take a trip back to an era of steam and soak up the atmosphere of bygone days. Twenty miles of track wends its way through the Somerset scenery from Bishops Lydeard, northwards below the Quantock Hills to the coast at Watchet and Blue Anchor, arriving at the end of the line at the seaside holiday town of Minehead. Stop off along the way to explore one of the restored stations, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
One of Exmoor's oldest coaching inns. With real ales and a roaring log fire in the cosy bar. For special occasion dining, try the local meat and fish in the restaurant.
All you need for an action packed day! You can try abseiling, zip line, vertical challenge, 3G swing or bungee trampoline (to name a few!) Instructors are on hand from start to finish to ensure you have a great day and and can't wait to return.
Just under three miles of walking with spectacular views when you reach the top, this is a great family friendly walk that kiddies can bring their kite for.
Rides through the lovely Horner Valley and across open moorland.
Said to be England's smallest church. This tiny church is reached by a mile-long woodland walk along the South West Coast Path from Porlock Weir.
Enjoy a scenic safari adventure through Exmoor National Park with a variety of routes taken depending on the daily conditions. Views are stunning and regular stops are made for photographs. Bookings are taken in advance and pick up/drop off is from the village hall car park.
Cycling, the perfect way to explore Exmoor. With local cycleways suitable for families and valley climbs and moorland for more experienced riders, there's something for everyone here. Open daily from March to October, check their Web site for winter opening times.
Exmoor extends from this point over an area of nearly 270 square miles. Easily as beautiful as her sister, Dartmoor, Exmoor offers endless ways to strike out into the wilderness and relish the great outdoors for a day or a week. Explore Exmoor walking, riding or cycling, even travelling by four wheel drive - you can set whatever pace you like through the valleys, hills, streams and moorland. Come in autumn and see the moors set alight with the colour of turning leaves; come in early spring, and witness Snowdrop Valley, when the carpet of white blooms heralds the end of winter. It's always a good time to visit.
A few years ago, the Classic Cottages team started writing about where we live and why we love it. Over time these have evolved into the Classic Guide.
24 November 2011
Drive up onto Exmoor from Wheddon Cross and park at Dunkery Gate just as you get on National Trust land, then choose an open moorland walk to the top of Dunkery Beacon via a long or short route, where you will get a view over Porlock and across the Bristol Channel to Wales.
24 November 2011
Take a trip back to an era of steam and soak up the atmosphere of bygone days. Twenty miles of track wends its way through the Somerset scenery from Bishops Lydeard, northwards below the Quantock Hills to the coast at Watchet and Blue Anchor, arriving at the end of the line at the seaside holiday town of Minehead. Stop off along the way to explore one of the restored stations, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
11 April 2011
One of Exmoor's oldest coaching inns. With real ales and a roaring log fire in the cosy bar. For special occasion dining, try the local meat and fish in the restaurant.
All you need for an action packed day! You can try abseiling, zip line, vertical challenge, 3G swing or bungee trampoline (to name a few!) Instructors are on hand from start to finish to ensure you have a great day and and can't wait to return.
Just under three miles of walking with spectacular views when you reach the top, this is a great family friendly walk that kiddies can bring their kite for.
Rides through the lovely Horner Valley and across open moorland.
Said to be England's smallest church. This tiny church is reached by a mile-long woodland walk along the South West Coast Path from Porlock Weir.
Enjoy a scenic safari adventure through Exmoor National Park with a variety of routes taken depending on the daily conditions. Views are stunning and regular stops are made for photographs. Bookings are taken in advance and pick up/drop off is from the village hall car park.
Cycling, the perfect way to explore Exmoor. With local cycleways suitable for families and valley climbs and moorland for more experienced riders, there's something for everyone here. Open daily from March to October, check their Web site for winter opening times.
Exmoor extends from this point over an area of nearly 270 square miles. Easily as beautiful as her sister, Dartmoor, Exmoor offers endless ways to strike out into the wilderness and relish the great outdoors for a day or a week. Explore Exmoor walking, riding or cycling, even travelling by four wheel drive - you can set whatever pace you like through the valleys, hills, streams and moorland. Come in autumn and see the moors set alight with the colour of turning leaves; come in early spring, and witness Snowdrop Valley, when the carpet of white blooms heralds the end of winter. It's always a good time to visit.