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Things to do

Outdoor Activities  All within a few miles.

 

  • Walking - Over 500 miles of way marked walks in the Exmoor National Park including a section of the South-West coast path.
  • Coleridge Way opened this year from Nether Stowey to Exford, suitable for walkers and riders.Visit  www.coleridgeway.co.uk
  • Fishing - River, reservoir and still waters
  • Riding - Plenty of bridleways and forestry tracks, 11 new tracks opened over the Quantocks and exmoor. A quide has been produced by the national park and can be obtained from national park centres.
  • Cycling - Excellent trails in woodland and small roads,with the tour of Britain cycle race coming to exmoor this year. Visit  www.tourofbritain.co.uk
  • Wildlife - The farm is a haven for wildlife including birds and deer
  • Falconry - Courses available to all standards on the farm - www.falconersretreat.co.uk
  • 4 X 4 off-roading -The Exmoor National Park has many RUPPS for off-roaders - www.exmoorwildlifesafaris.co.uk
  • Field Archery -Dunkery Field Bowmen Club meet at the farm.
  • Mountain Biking - Some of the best cross-country tracts in Britain graded routes can be veiwed www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk www.activeeexmoor.com/   
  • Beekeeping - weekend meetings with local club.
 


Families

  • Blue flag beaches
  • Many family attractions in Devon and Somerset such as Tropiquaria indoor and outdoor play areas
  • Minehead, an unspoilt town offering beaches, West Somerset Railway, shopping and a funfair
  • Family cycle trails and outdoor adventure play areas at Nutcombe Bottom and Wimbleball Lake.
  • Wimbleball Lake,fly fishing from the shore or boat, sailing, rowing and 11 miles of walking and an extensive adventure playground.
  • Exmoor Pony center,caters for children offering taster sessions to find out more about this endangered bred,and go out for a ride.

History

  • Clicket - the lost village of Exmoor situated on the farm
  • National Trust Houses of Arlington Court and Knightshayes
    as well as Dunster Castle
  • RHS Gardens at Rosemoor
  • Tarr Steps
  • Cleeve Abbey
  • West Somerset Railway - www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk

 

                                                                                          

   
       
       
     

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