Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK
Exmoor is more than a little addictive. Even when you get home, your mind could well re-
turn to its broad, russet views. In the middle sits the higher moor, an empty, expansive,
other-worldly landscape of tawny grasses and huge skies. Here picturesque Exford makes
an ideal village base. In the north, sheer, rock-strewn river valleys cut into the plateau and
coal-black cliffs lurch toward the sea. Amid these towering headlands, charismatic Porlock,
and the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth are atmospheric places to stay. On the
moor's fringes, relaxed Dulverton delivers a country town vibe, while appealing Dunster
boasts cobbled streets and an arresting castle. And everywhere on Exmoor you'll find life
attuned to the rhythm of the seasons; it's a glimpse into another world. Visit, and you'll be
preparing to return before you leave.
Activities
Adventure
Active Exmoor
(
OUTDOORS
01398-324599;
www.activeexmoor.com
)
Has comprehensive information about outdoor activit-
ies.
Exmoor Adventures
( 01643-863536;
www.exmooradventures.co.uk
)
Runs kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking,
coasteering and rock climbing sessions.
OUTDOORS
Mountains+Moor
( 07773 215 657;
www.mountainsandmoor.co.uk
)
Lessons in mountaineering, navigation, rock
climbing, canoeing, and mountain biking.
OUTDOORS
Cycling
Despite the sometimes one-in-four gradient hills, cycling is hugely popular on Exmoor. The
pick of the scenery is covered by the Exmoor Cycle Route, a 56-mile loop tracing the 2007
Tour of Britain leg, taking in the precipitous gradients between Minehead and Lynmouth,
and a cross-moor stretch from Lynton and Wheddon Cross.
