Welcome to Exmoor

Exmoor is a beautiful and rugged area located in Somerset, England. It is known for its stunning landscapes, rolling hills, and picturesque villages. The area is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including red deer, Exmoor ponies, and rare birds such as the nightjar and the Dartford warbler. The moorland is also home to a number of historic sites, including ancient burial mounds and standing stones.

One of the most popular activities in Exmoor is hiking. The area is crisscrossed with a network of footpaths and trails, ranging from gentle strolls to challenging hikes. The South West Coast Path runs along the coast of Exmoor, offering stunning views of the sea and the surrounding countryside. Other popular activities in the area include cycling, horse riding, and fishing.

Exmoor is also known for its rich cultural heritage. The area has a long history of farming and agriculture, and many of the local villages still retain their traditional character. The area is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the medieval Dunster Castle and the ancient Tarr Steps. Visitors can explore the area's history and culture by visiting local museums and galleries, or by attending one of the many festivals and events that take place throughout the year.

Local Weather

Light sleet showers

Temp: 4.4°C

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Wind: 31.5 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd T/A The Libra School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:5-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Kirsty Crosby
Edgemoor Court
South Radworthy
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3LN
1598740044
School Website
Exford Church Of England First School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Naomi Philp
Exford
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 7PP
01643831365
School Website
Brayford Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ian Thomas
Brayford
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 7QJ
01598710345
School Website
North Molton Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Angela Fernyhough
Fore Street
North Molton
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3HL
1598740343
School Website
Lynton Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jayne Peacock
Market Street
Lynton
Devon
EX35 6AF
01598753309
School Website
Parracombe Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jayne Peacock
Parracombe
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4QJ
01598763338
School Website
St Dubricius Church Of England Va School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mr Hannah Sparks
Parsons Street
Porlock
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 8QJ
01643862249
School Website
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Lyn Brimson
Station Road
Bratton Fleming
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4SB
1598710337
School Website
West Buckland School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-18
Head Teacher
Mr Phillip Stapleton
West Buckland
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 0SX
01598760000
School Website
South Molton Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Tom Parkin
North Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3BA
01769572198
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Umberleigh
Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB
14.14 Miles
Barnstaple
Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU
14.24 Miles
Chapelton (Devon)
Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ
14.71 Miles
Kings Nympton
South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU
15.52 Miles
Portsmouth Arms
Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB
15.71 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Moorland Private Hire
07968 864176
Woolhanger Lodge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RF
6.12 Miles
Carols
01598 753501
26 Watersmeet Rd, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6EP
6.90 Miles
Lyn Valley Taxi
01598 753800
4 Park Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BY
7.14 Miles
Porlock Taxis
01643 862739
Western Cottage, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8PD
7.60 Miles
1St Call Exmoor Taxis
07826 212511
26 Bay Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8NJ
8.48 Miles
Winsford Hire
01643 851232
Fairfield, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7JE
8.56 Miles
A And L Taxis
01769 572169
1/Westhill/Pathfields Business Pk, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BS
8.82 Miles
South Molton Taxis Service Ltd
01769 573636
Dominick's Close/Parsonage La, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AX
9.10 Miles
Adriens Private Hire
01769 573513
6 Spearfield Close, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4SE
9.26 Miles
M And M Taxis
01271 831331
The Firs, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7PF
10.89 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Simonsbath
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Sandway
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downscombe
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Fyldon
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorne
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Street
Weekday Last Collection:15:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Withypool Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:14:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Heasley Mill
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Ball
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Challacombe Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
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Oare Manor Brendon
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Malmsmead
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockford Brendon
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brendon School
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Challacombe School
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Lynton Health Centre
01598 753226
The Health Centre
Burvill Street
Lynton
Devon
EX35 6HA
Porlock Medical Centre
Porlock
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 8PJ
South Molton Medical Centre
01769 573101
South Molton Medical Ctr
9-10 East Street
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3BZ
Exmoor Medical Centre
01398 323333
Oldberry House
Fishers Mead
Dulverton
Somerset
TA22 9EN
Combe Martin
Castle Street
Combe Martin
Ilfracombe
Devon
EX34 0JA
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Local Stores

Dulverton
Doone House
Fore Street
Dulverton
Somerset
TA22 9EX
01398 323241
Store Website
11.19 miles
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SPAR Porlock
High Street
Porlock
TA24 8PU
01643 862515
Store Website
8.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Molecare Veterinary Services
Pathfields Business Park
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3LH
01769 575618
south.molton@molecarefarmvets.com
8.67 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

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Market Veterinary Centre
The Surgery
2 Southley Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 4BL
01769 572176
info@marketvets.co.uk
Website
9.30 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

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Torbridge Veterinary Group
Horsepond Veterinary Centre
Horsepond Meadow
South Molton
Devon
EX36 4EJ
01769 572226
horsepond@torbridgegroup.co.uk
Website
9.54 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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Dulverton Veterinary Practice
Dulverton Veterinary Centre
Duckpaddle
Dulverton
Somerset
TA22 9HJ
01398 323285
11.17 miles
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Glenmore House Veterinary Surgery
26 Glenmore Road
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 5BH
01643 703175
13.04 miles
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White Lodge Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Stephenson Road
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 5EB
01643 703649
info@whitelodgevetclinic.co.uk
Website
13.19 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Local Dog Walks

Dunkery Beacons
Beautiful Place To Walk. Takes You To The Highest Point In Exmoor National Park. Lots Of Moorland, Woodlands, Rivers And Patched Walks In Many Different Directions. The Views At The Top Are Stunning. There Is Livestock And Wildlife Around So It Is Best To Keep Your Dog On A Lead If They Will Chase Them.
Unnamed Road
Minehead
Lancashire
TA24 7AT
7.36 miles

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Dunkery Beacon
Dunkery Beacon Is The Highest Point On Exmoor. It's Well Pathed From A Number Of Side Of The Road Car Parit's A Remote, High Area, And Needs Good Footwear And Energetic Dogs. Be Prepared For The Weather To Change And It Be Colder Than You May Be Used To, Even In Summer. You'll Need Water For Both Yourself And The Dogs.
Unnamed Road
Lancashire
8.15 miles

Location
what3words
shallower.sand.fatigued
Bridgetown Exton Somerset
This 7Km (4Mile) Walk Starts From The Entrance To The Exe Valley Caravan Park In Bridgetown (Grid Ref: Ss 923 332). It Takes You Along The River Exe And Then Up Over Farm Land Back To The Road. From Here You Can Either Repeat The Route Back To The Start Or Continue Looping Back Through Exton And Ending At The The Badger's Holt Pub In Bridgetown (Opened At 6Pm At The Time Of Walking).
9 Week Ln
Dulverton
Lancashire
TA22 9JL
9.97 miles

Location
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Dunster
A Circular Walk Through The Village Of Dunster. Set Between The Foothills Of Exmoor National Park And The Somerset Coast.
TA24 6SE
13.80 miles

Located Around 40 Minutes From M5 Junction 23 (Bridgwater), On The A39, Just Before Minehead.
Dunster Beach
Beach Walk With Parking - You Can Walk Either To Blue Anchor Bay One Way (Driftwood Cafe Is Dog Friendly) And Minehead The Other Or Just Stay And Play On This Massive Beach When The Tide Is Out. There Is Also A Beach Cafe On The Dunster Beach Site And Food Kiosk In The Public Car Park. The Cafe Has Dog Water Bowls Outside, The Whole Of The Beach Site Has Dog Waste Bins And Sits On The South West Coastal Path. Dogs Have To Be Kept On A Lead On The Site Area, But Can Be Off The Lead Below The High Tide Line.
Dunster Beach Shop
Dunster Beach Chalets
Dunster
Minehead
TA24 6TH
14.38 miles

Ta24 6Th
Location
what3words
calm.spouse.ruling
Heywood Woods
A Lovely Forest Walk With Reasonably Flat Paths, A Free Car Park And An The Mound Of An Old Castle. You Can Walk Alongside The River Taw Or Swimm If You're The Dog. The Forest Has Some Wonderfully Old Douglas Firs From The Original Eggesford Estate. A Lovely Walk.
Little Rashleigh
Bridge Reeve
Chulmleigh
Lancashire
EX18 7BE
17.72 miles

Follow The Road From Wembworthy Towards The A 377 At A Very Sharp Bend In The Road Turn Left Heywoods Forest Car Park About A Mile Or So Down This Road.
Location
what3words
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