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Things To Do

Exmoor National Park

Exmoor National Park is 267 square miles of open moorland which is vivid with purple heather in summer, ancient wooded oak valleys and arable farmland with historic beech hedges. Hundreds of miles of track, bridleway and country roads will enable you to explore the delights that Exmoor has to offer.

Exmoor National Park has plenty to do and see. A hikers paradise. You will enjoy sweeping views across the rolling hills of Somerset and Devon.

Exmoor to shore

The Dunkery Beacon bed and breakfast is wonderfully situated for exploring the many miles of the most scenic countryside to be found anywhere in the country and footpaths and bridlepaths start immediately from the grounds. At The Dunkery Beacon bed and breakfast we can accommodate up to 16 guests and is an ideal location for family, walking, riding, bird watching and cycling groups. We offer tailor made packages that can include dinner and packed lunches.

Dogs accepted by prior arrangement with a charge of £7.50 a night.

Stabling can be arranged within a 5 minute walk and riding stables are also available in close proximity both having immediate access to the moor. After a days riding, kick off your boots, sink into the sofa in front of the log burner and relax. Bliss!

Exmoor Activities

Cyclists can take advantage of the new graded off-road cycling routes now available ranging from green (easy) to black (very challenging). These maps are available from the National Parks on line shop

Perhaps animals are more your thing exploring Tropiquaria with it's beasts and pirate play ships. Falconcry displays, farm parks, country fayres, people showing off their prowess in equestrian events and so much more to do and see. Or maybe you would just like to relax by a river with a rug, a picnic and a good book (all available from us!)

On Exmoor itself you will find delight in watching the wild herds of red deer, the soaring buzzards and the wild Exmoor ponies. So much to experience that you'll be back.

Horse riding or mountain biking provide ideal ways to explore Exmoor. Picturesque villages to explore are nestled in the valleys and on the hills of Exmoor. From Selworthy with it's distinctive Church to Allerford with its old pack horse bridge.

Explore the medieval village of Dunster with its ancient castle or walk in the hills littered with hill forts and old ruins. Heritage, Nature, Beach and Moor - there is so much to do on Exmoor.

So much to do and see

Wootton Courtenay is a small village but with a big heart and there is usually something going on – either a play in the village hall, interesting talks on a whole variety of subjects, keep fit classes, archery, croquet and bowls. Wootton Courtenay is also is very lucky in having 2 talented people living and working in the village and where you can go and see their work.

Brian O'Hara is a silversmith and creates beautiful, individual and personal silverware for every occasion. Brian also designs special commissions and gives silversmithing courses – explore your creative side or buy as an ideal present.

Exmoor is managed and developed by the Exmoor National Park Authority. Read more...