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Exploring Exmoor & Nature |
Exmoor National Park extends to about 267 square miles. It is renowned
for it's variety comprising as it does open moorland, ancient wooded
valleys, rivers and dramatic coast. Walking, riding and mountain biking
are all popular activities in the National Park.
For the less adventurous, simply take a stroll through the many
charming towns and village around Exmoor. Many are all worth a visit
such as Allerford, Selworthy, Dulverton and Porlock to name just a few.
Wild Red Deer Above Dunkery Beacon
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Heritage to Explore
There are several National Trust properties within the region including
Dunster Castle, Arlington Court, Coleridge Cottage, Holnicote Estate
and Knightshayes Court.
Cleeve Abbey is nearby and now looked after by
English Heritage.
Visit a working cider farm, the rural life museum in
Allerford or one of the small local museums in the area.
Exmoor Ponies on Winsford Hill
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| Exmoor is home to herds of wild red deer and the distinctive Exmoor
ponies. Registered herds of ponies can be found throughout Exmoor and
are easily seen on a trip over the moor. The red deer are more elusive
and are more likely to be found in the mornings or evenings. Try an
"Exmoor Safari" for a better chance of seeing them. |
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