From its breathtakingly beautiful coastline of plunging cliffs, sheltered bays and traditional resorts to the space and undisturbed tranquility of its open moors and wooded valleys, Exmoor provides a world of contrasts.
Exmoor National Park covers 267 square miles of the beautiful rolling Devon and Somerset countryside.
Exmoor is home to forty species of land mammals, including the red deer, Exmoor Pony and 15 species of bat. 111 species of birds nest within the National Park and nearly 1200 species of flowers and grasses have been recorded.
Visitors are enchanted by what they find here. It's a seductive landscape without any hard or harsh edges.
Coastal Delights This is one coastline that keeps you on your toes.
Exmoor has an abundance of accommodation and something to suit all tastes and budgets.
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Never has quality meant so much All the accommodation featured on this site has been quality assessed by either VisitBritain or the AA, or has recently applied for a rating and is awaiting grading.
From working market towns, pretty harbours and chocolate box villages to bustling seaside resorts, such as Minehead and Englands "Little Switzerland" of Lynton and Lynmouth, you will find a variety of towns and villages around Exmoor.
If you ever tire of just enjoying the beauty and tranquility of our open spaces, there are plenty of activities and attractions to enjoy.
Get Active! Exmoor is an activity-packed place, whether you are looking for a quiet break away from the hustle and bustle or an active break for you and your family.
Great Days Out Exmoor's many and varied places to visit keep visitors more than happy.
Events Exmoor is a great place to visit all year round and there are events to enjoy whatever the weather. There are a number of annual festivals, plus numerous village fetes, concerts and sporting events.
Snowdrop Valley Each February the highest village on Exmoor, Wheddon Cross, plays host to hundred of visitors here to enjoy a walk through Snowdrop Valley.
Sampling local food is an increasingly important part of a holiday and Exmoor is blessed with some of the best local produce in the country.
You will be spoilt for choice when eating out in the Exmoor area. This section gives a small selection of what is available.
Exmoor is mainly a hill farming region, with the economy based on sheep and beef cattle, whilst to the north and east, in Porlock Vale and on the Brendon Hills, arable crops are grown.
In this section you will find links to sites to help you to travel to Exmoor and get around when you are here.
By Road The main route to the Exmoor area is the M5. After this you will travel on smaller, quieter roads to reach your destination.
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Further Information If you need more help when planning your visit you can contact the local Tourist Information Centres and National Park Centres where the knowledgable staff will be happy to help.
Railways Round Exmoor Joint Ticket Visitors to Exmoor can purchase a single ticket which will let them enjoy a return ride on all three of the railways in the area, namely, the West Somerset Steam Railway between Bishop's Lydeard ...
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