North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival

North Devon and Exmoor

Walking Festival The UK’s most scenic walking festival

www.exmoorwalkingfestival.co.uk 26th April to 4th May 2014

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630 miles of stunning scenery

Experience culture, heritage, geology and beauty along the UK’s longest National Trail Hundreds of short and long distance walks available to download from our website www.southwestcoastpath.com

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100 Circular Guided Walks from 20-28 September 2014 Guided Walks based on the Whole Path

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Welcome to the North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival Now in its 14th year, the festival has a good choice of guided walks for you to choose from.

We have informative strolls around towns giving you an insight into their history. We have some new walks as well as our popular regular walks and longer walks for those who like to stretch their legs.

As in previous years, we are starting the festival around Ilfracombe for two days, then moving to Lynton for the next two days. It then moves to Porlock area for the next two days and finally on to Dunster area for the last three days.

This year we have some new and regular local guides helping the festival with their local knowledge and enthusiasm. We also have experienced guides from the Exmoor National Park and the National Trust. I would like to thank all our guides, wardens and rangers for their continued support.

Our advertisers and walk sponsors also help towards the festival costs and keeping it running. Please try and support those who have advertised in this brochure and on the website.

Without their support, and of course your support, we would not have our walking festival.

Some of you may already know my involvement with the South West Coast Path Association. In 2013 the Great South West Walk helped raise ÂŁ640,000 for improvements to the coast path. In 2014 we are continuing that great success with 100 circular walks based on the National Trail.

These will be like lots of small walking festivals around the south west peninsula. This is to raise at least ÂŁ250,000 towards the improvement of this great National Trail. If you would like to get involved between 20-28 September 2014 go to www.greatsouthwestwalks.co.uk or follow us on Twitter @LoveSWCoastPath.

I hope you find some good walks and have an enjoyable experience on your festival walks.

Bryan Cath, Walking Festival Coordinator bryan@combewalks.com 01271 883131

Walking up from Hunters Inn by the Blackmoor Water

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Local supporting adverts

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Festival Welcome

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Information

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North Devon area walks

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West Exmoor area walks

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Mid Exmoor area walks

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East Exmoor area walks

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Local supporting adverts

Back Cover

Walking Festival map

Front cover image: Looking down on Lynton and Lynmouth from Countisbury Hill on the South West Coast Path.

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Information

Walk Ticket Discounts

How to Book This year’s festival is based on the larger towns in North Devon and Exmoor. Starting on Saturday 26th April with the Ilfracombe based walks, for two days. It then moves along to Lynton and Lynmouth for the next two days. The following two days are based around Porlock and the last three days are based around Dunster.

This should make it easier for participants to choose their base and cause much less travelling to walks.

To help you choose your walks, please consider the following: 1, The walk number is the date and a reference.

2, Choose the area and time you want to come.

3, Choose your walks, noting the distance, the degree of difficulty and the pace at which the walk is likely to proceed. Please do not over-stretch yourself and consider your fellow walkers.

4, If you need accommodation, locate somewhere fairly central to your chosen walks.

You may need to change accommodation if you are following the festival across the area.

5, To find accommodation please support the adverts in this brochure or call the local tourist office. Without support from our advertisers and sponsors, our festival could not take place.

6, To book your walks either: Go to the festival website www. exmoorwalkingfestival.co.uk and book online.

Payment is through Paypal but you do not need to have a Paypal account as you can use your credit card through their website.

Or: Phone our Booking Line on 01271 863001, Ilfracombe Tourist Information Centre, between 9.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 4.00pm Saturday and closed Sunday. They will be able to make the walk bookings for you online. Please have the walk number(s) ready to give the operator.

If you have not been able to look at the website and check availability of the walk tickets, please be ready with an alternative.

The walks can book quickly. Once a walk is full, unless there is a cancellation, you will not be able to get on that walk. Confirmation of your booking will be provided from the website or posted to you if you phone your booking through.

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This year we are offering a discount on walk tickets that are purchased in multiples. If you book 5 walks or more in one transaction we will give you a 10% discount on the ticket price. If a group of 10 people wish to book on one walk in one transaction we will offer a 15% discount.

To get these discounts these bookings must be made through our telephone booking line 01271 863001. They cannot be made on the website.

Additional Walks Depending on demand we may find it necessary to put on extra walks. These will be put on to the festival website as necessary. Please keep an eye on the festival website should you find walks on certain days are becoming full.

Cancellation of Walks We reserve the right to cancel any walk that is undersubscribed or for reasons and circumstances beyond our control. This will normally happen between 10 to 7 days prior to the walk commencing. The few participants that are affected will be contacted and offered another walk or their money back for that walk.

Please give a contact telephone number when booking that we can contact you on in the 10 day run-up to the festival walks.

Data Protection Act 1998 Your details will be held on a database on making a booking. These will be used to contact you should there be a problem with the walk(s) you have chosen and to tell you about future North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festivals.

If you would like information on the festival by email at any time then please supply your email address when booking. This helps save paper and money.

Your information will not be passed on to any third party. You can opt-out of this database after the festival has taken place and unsubscribe from any email newsletters at any time.

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Please read the walks details carefully and use this information to help you choose walks suitable for your ability.

Please bring suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. The guides, at their own discretion, have the right to refuse to take participants who are not suitably attired for the conditions.

Some walks require packed lunches and others have food included during the walk. The cost of the food is not always included in the walk ticket price. The price indicates if it is included. If it is not included then please pay the provider before leaving. Please show courtesy and do not eat your own sandwiches at a food provider that is included as part of the walk.

Dogs are welcome on walks which state this.

Because of the time of year, we request that dogs are kept under close control because of ground nesting birds and young stock in fields.

If a walk does not accept dogs it is because we know the walk passes through sensitive areas.

Grades of Walks Easy: Height gained and lost: 5m to 20m per mile.

Follows easily defined paths and are sometimes of shorter duration.

Easy to Moderate: Height gained and lost: 20m to 45m per mile. A walk with some ascents and descents on paths and tracks with varying surfaces.

Symbols in Walk Details Exmoor National Park Ranger walks National Trust walks North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Information

Preparing for the Walks

North Devon Biosphere Reserve Dunster Crown Estate walks South West Coast Path included Walkers are Welcome Towns Dogs Welcome walks No Dogs on these walks Family Friendly walks Food during the walk Bring a packed lunch Hoar Oak Water near Watersmeet

Moderate: Height gained and lost: 45m to 75m per mile. A walk with some notable ascents and descents. Suitable for the averagely fit walker.

Moderate to strenuous: Height gained and lost: 75m to 120m per mile. A walk taking in one or more steep, physically testing ascents and descents. Not recommended for inexperienced or unfit walkers.

Disclaimer The organisers do not accept any liability whatsoever for injury or damage to (or by) walkers, third parties or their property while engaged on walks during the festival.

While the contents of this brochure are believed to be correct, no responsibility is accepted for any errors, omission or mis-statements.

Walkers must rely on their own judgement and it is recommended that you carry your own insurance.

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Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th April

Ilfracombe, Combe Martin, Woolacombe and Braunton Ilfracombe nestles snugly amongst the rugged cliffs of the majestic Atlantic Coast and lies right on the route of the South West Coast Path. It is a ‘Walkers are Welcome’ town and many of the accommodation providers are set up to specifically cater for the needs of walkers (single night stays, early breakfasts on request, packed lunches etc). There is a wide range of accommodation here to suit all tastes and if you were to base yourself in Ilfracombe, you would be close to a wide range of different walks, including some of the easier ones.

With its shops, cafes and historic maritime pubs, the bustling harbour has a continental atmosphere and fishing vessels jostle for space alongside the bobbing yachts. New at the end of 2012 is the now world famous statue, ‘Verity’ by Damien Hirst, a must see for visitors to the town. Along the seafront you will find the Landmark Theatre, North Devon’s finest arts and entertainment centre. The award winning building also houses the Tourist Information Centre where you can book walks, buy maps/walking books and obtain information on the area. Further inland, Ilfracombe High Street has a range of mainly independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs.

Ilfracombe has something for everyone. There are plenty of places to eat and drink, things to see and do, history, wildlife and the natural world, watersports and more.

Lundy Island Discovery Saturday 26th April, 9.15am

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3.5 mile, circular, 8 hrs, 180/SS 525 478 Cost: £39.00 adults £22.00 children, includes boat ticket and guides Guide: Simon Dell and colleagues Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate Route: South End - Castle - Old Light - Marisco and Lower East Side Path - Terraces - Tibbets - Marisco Start: Ilfracombe harbour Car parking: Ilfracombe car parks, pay and display Description: Enjoy a unique Island experience on a marvellous boat trip across to Lundy Island. There you will be taken on a fascinating walk around the island with a chance to go to the top of the Old Light where there are amazing views around the whole island and beyond. The walk continues with the opportunity for refreshments at the Marisco Tavern before returning to Ilfracombe.

Directions to start: Go to Ilfracombe sea front and pass the Landmark Theatre continuing towards the harbour and park on the harbour car park. Go to the shore office to collect your boarding pass and then to the Oldenburg moored at the jetty.

Combe Martin is five miles along the coast on the edge of the Exmoor National Park with an attractive cove. It is a quiet village with a selection of small accommodation providers.

Woolacombe is seven miles along the coast in the opposite direction and has the gorgeous Blue Flag sandy beach and a wide range of good accommodation.

Braunton is a beautiful village lying six miles north in a relatively flat area of North Devon, close to the Braunton Burrows World Biosphere Reserve and Saunton Sands.

Verity at Ilfracombe harbour

MV Oldenburg

Combe Martin’s Silver Days Saturday 26th April, 10.30am 5.1 mile, circular, 4 hrs, 180/SS 577 472 Cost: £6.00

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Guide: Chrissie Ingle, NDAONB Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous Route: Combe Martin - West Challacombe Silver Mines - Church - Lime Kilns - Combe Martin Start: Combe Martin car park Car parking: Combe Martin car park, pay and display Description: Join an AONB ranger to discover how Combe Martin made its wealth over the last 300 years, from a port to silver to lime and strawberries.

Directions to start: Go to Combe Martin on A399. Park in the main car park above the beach. The walk starts by the toilets near the entrance to this car park.

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8 mile, circular, 6.5 hrs, 180/SS 492 446 Cost: £8.00

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Guide: Tony Piper Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous Route: Lee Cross cycle way car park Shaftsboro Farm - Rooterden Cleave - Damage Barton - North Morte - Morte Point (part of) - Coast Path - Bull Point – Lee Bay - Vollature Wood - Middle Campscott - Lee Cross car park Start: Lee Cross Cycle Way public car park Car parking: Lee Cross Cycle Way public car park, free Description: Join retired E.N.P.A. Field Service supervisor to walk across wooded valley, coastal farmland and village to admire the Morte Point peninsula, Woolacombe Sands and Lundy Island then return via the Coast Path viewing rugged coastline the grave yard of many a ship, Bull Point lighthouse and Lee Bay to finish through woods and farms.

Directions to start: From Mullacott Cross on the main Braunton to Ilfracombe A361 road follow the B3343 towards Woolacombe for 1.5 mile approx turning right at Lee Cross and following the Lee sign to public car park in 0.5 mile approx on the left.

Overlooking Combesgate to Morte Point

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Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th April

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Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th April

Explore the Torrs Sunday 27th April, 10.30am

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Ilfracombe Events Ilfracombe has a full season of events throughout the year. Scan the QR code to go to our Events page.

4 miles, circular, 2 hrs, 180/SS 518 478 Cost: £6.00 Guide: Jonathan Fairhurst, NT Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate Route: Ilfracombe - Torrs Walk - Torrs Ilfracombe Start: Landmark Theatre Car parking: Landmark Theatre car parks - pay and display Description: Join the National Trust ranger to discover the flora and fauna of the Torrs above Ilfracombe.

Enjoy beautiful views from the coast path from the Torrs Walk, built by the Victorians.

Directions to start: Go to Ilfracombe sea front and park in the Landmark Theatre car park. The walk starts from the front of the theatre.

For more details go to www.visitilfracombe.co.uk

West Somerset Mineral Line Explore 27C Sunday 27th April, 9.45am 6.7 miles, circular, 5.5 hrs, 181/ST 039 344 Cost: Free, offered by the West Somerset Mineral Line Assocoiation

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Guide: Phil Gannon Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate, one steep descent Route: Raleghs Cross Inn - The Incline Comberow - Leighland Chapel - Western Cliff Wood - Raleghs Cross Inn Start: Raleghs Cross Inn

Walkers on Martinhoe Common

Car parking: Raleghs Cross Inn - free

Martinhoe’s Upland, Cleave & Coast 27B Sunday 27th April, 10.30am 5.8 miles, circular, 5.5 hrs, 180/SS 674 486 Cost: £6.00

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Guide: Tony Piper Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate Route: Woody Bay - Folly Corner - Kemacott Hunters Inn - Coastal coach road - Woody Bay Start: Woody Bay lower roadside car park

Description: The Old Mineral Line is an amazing legacy of Victorian engineering which carried iron ore via a 1:4 incline down to Watchet harbour. This project is enhancing people’s understanding of this fascinating industrial heritage.

Directions to start: Go to the A39 between Minehead and Williton. Go to Washford Cross by Tropiquaria and the tall masts and turn up the B3190 to Ralegh’s Cross and Bampton. Keep on this road for 4.4 miles to reach Ralegh’s Cross Inn. The walk starts here. From Wheddon Cross follow the B3224 towards Taunton for 7.5 miles and then bear left onto the B3190 for 0.7 miles to Ralegh’s Cross.

Car parking: Woody Bay lower roadside car park - free Description: Join retired E.N.P.A. Field Service supervisor for a panoramic view of this beautiful upland landscape through pastureland admiring the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway before dropping down to wooded river valley and onto the impressive Heddon’s Mouth Cleave to return via an old coach road with its dramatic coastal views passing by The Beacon Roman fortlet.

Directions to start: Leave the A39 part way between Parracombe and Barbrook at Martinhoe Cross (adjacent to Woody Bay Station) to take road marked Woody Bay, Martinhoe. Proceed straight on through first cross roads at next T junction turn right for Woody Bay in 200meters approx turn left for Woody Bay and follow road down round hairpin bend to car park on the right.

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Score Valley Country House Family run Licensed Guest House Double or Twin en suite rooms Evening meals available on request Ample private parking Small to medium dogs accepted on request Score Valley Ilfracombe EX34 8NA Tel: 01271 862195 www.scorevalleycountryhouse.co.uk

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Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th April

Flowerpot Men, Secret Coves & Mill 27D Sunday 27th April, 10.30am 6.8 miles, circular, 4.5 hrs, 180/SS 561 466 Cost: £6.00 - lunch stop at Hele Mill extra Guide: Dave Edgcombe, NDAONB Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate Route: Berrynarbor - S W Coast Path - Hele Corn Mill - Sterridge Valley - Berrynarbor Start: Berrynarbor car park Car parking: Berrynarbor car park - free Description: Try and spot the cheeky flowerpot men working for their masters. Discover 2000 years of history along the Coast Path. Explore the dramatic coastline passing quiet secluded coves.

Directions to start: Take the A399 between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin. Coming from Combe Martin, having left the village, at the top of the hill turn left towards Berrynarbor. Coming from Ilfracombe, at the Sawmill Inn turn right towards Berrynarbor. On reaching the church follow the sign to the car park which is the first left from Combe Martin direction and second right from Ilfracombe direction. The car park is shortly on the right, with toilets. The walk starts here.

Swan and cygnets in Braunton Great Field

Looking towards Little Hangman and Combe Martin

Great Fields and Burrows Sunday 27th April, 10.30am

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8.8 miles, circular, 6.5 hrs, 180/SS 486 366 Cost: £8.00 Guide: John Breeds Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Easy Route: Braunton - Great Field - Braunton Burrows - Velator Quay - Braunton Start: Braunton car park Car parking: Braunton car park - pay and display Description: This walk will take you through the back lanes of England’s largest village crossing the medieval strips of Braunton Great Field to Braunton Burrows, a UNESCO world biosphere, with its multitude of wild flowers. The walk then follows the South West Coast Path and Tarka Trail beside the Rivers Taw and Caen to picturesque Velator Quay before returning to Braunton.

Directions to start: Go to A361 between Ilfracombe and Barnstaple. Go to traffic lights at Braunton. Turn towards Croyde on B3231. After pelican crossing, turn left into main car park. The walk starts here.

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Monday 28th to Tuesday 29th April

Lynton and Lynmouth

Parracombe Panorama Monday 28th April, 10.30am

Set in some of the UK’s most spectacular countryside, the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth are a walker’s paradise. Walks in this area offer coastal trails, ancient woodlands, hidden valleys, open moorlands, and sparkling rivers. No wonder then, that the area is known as ‘the walking capital of Exmoor’!

5 miles, circular, 4 hrs, 180/SS 667 448

As well as great walking, you’ll also find that Lynton & Lynmouth offers a wide range of quality accommodation with prices to suit every pocket.

Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate

Eating out is easy too with a selection of excellent restaurants, cafés and pubs. The villages’ location offers easy access to walks in other sections of the festival, making Lynton & Lynmouth an ideal place to base yourself throughout the festival.

So, whether you’re an experienced walker looking for a challenge, or simply looking for a more relaxing experience, centre yourself in Lynton & Lynmouth for a lovely location that has it all!

Picturesque Lynmouth and its Rhenish Tower

28A

Cost: £11.00 including cream tea Guide: Ione Willcock, ENPA Ranger Route: Parracombe - Challacombe Common Long Stone - Churchtown - Parracombe Start: Fox and Goose pub, Parracombe Car parking: Fox and Goose pub - free Description: Join an Exmoor National Park Ranger taking in the village of Parracombe before climbing to open moorland with great panoramic views on route. Walking over this quieter section of moor, the walk then returns to the village, past the ancient 11C church back to Parracombe for a cream tea (included).

Directions to start: Go to A39 between Blackmoor Gate and Lynton. Parracombe is signed off the main road. The walk starts at the pub.

Victorian Entrepreneurs & Explorers 28B Monday 28th April, 10.30am 5.3 miles, circular, 5 hrs, 180/SS 655 480 Cost: £6.00 Guide: Marcus Wilde, NT Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous Route: Hunters Inn - Heddon Valley - South West Coast Path - Woody Bay - Old coach road Hunters Inn Start: Hunters Inn NT car park Car parking: Hunters Inn NT car park - donation box Description: Join a Ranger for a guided walk from the Heddon valley to Woody Bay and back to find out how the Victorian entrepreneurs and explorers shaped this coastline.

Directions to start: Hunters Inn can be approached from two roads, one above Combe Martin, of the A399 and one off the A39 above Parracombe. Both are signed clearly to Hunters Inn. Car parks are opposite the toilet block and NT shop.

Blue Ball Inn Open From 11am to 11pm A Picturesque Old World Coaching Inn Located at the Top of Countisbury Hill Just Outside Lynmouth on the A39.

Serving Excellent Food and Beer Large Beer Garden Perfect for relaxing in the Sun and Enjoying the Tranquil Views of the valley Tel: 01598 741 263 www.blueballinn.com

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Monday 28th to Tuesday 29th April

Two River Settlements Monday 28th April, 10.30am

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6.4 miles, circular, 4.5 hrs, 181/SS 853 383 Cost: £6.00 Guide: Richard Medland Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate Route: Exford - Room Hill - Withypool - River Barle - Comers Gate - River Exe - Exford Start: Exford car park Car parking: Exford car park - free Description: This walk gives a taste of the two largest rivers to flow off Exmoor. These two rivers join forces later on to flow across Devon to Exmouth. The walk first goes across the watershed to follow the River Barle downstream for nearly 2 miles. It then crosses the watershed again to follow the River Exe upstream for nearly 2.5 miles. A walk with good contrast and views.

Directions to start: Go to the B3224 between Simonsbath and Wheddon Cross. Exford is nearly midway between these two places. Park in the village car park opposite the road to Porlock and the triangle at the bottom of the steep hill. The walk starts here.

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Malmsmead

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7.7 miles, circular, 5.5 hrs, 180/SS 792 478 Cost: £8.00, any teas are extra Guide: John Breeds Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate Route: Malmsmead - Lankcombe Ford Badgeworthy Water - Cloud Farm - Oare Church - Malmsmead Start: Malmsmead car park Car parking: Malmsmead car park - donation box Description: See the countryside that inspired Richard Dodderidge Blackmore when he wrote the wonderful story of Lorna Doone. During the walk you will pass the ruins of a medieval village, close to the Badgeworthy Water, pass the waterslide on the Lankcombe brook, visit Cloud Farm for a cream tea and see Oare church where Carver shot Lorna on her wedding day.

Directions to start: Go to County Gate on the Devon/ Somerset border on the A39 above Lynmouth. Take the road down to Oare and Malmsmead. At Oare church bear right to Malmsmead. On reaching Malmsmead cross the ford or bridge and go round the buildings to the other side and park on the right in the car parks.

The walk starts here.

Classic Exmoor Walk Monday 28th April, 10.30am

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10.9 miles, circular, 7.5 hrs, 180/SS 753 496

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Cost: £8.00 Guide: Tony Piper Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous

Route: Barna Barrow – Horners Neck – Watersmeet – East Lyn – Ashton Cleave – Old Burrow – S.W. Coast Path – Foreland – Barna Barrow Start: Barna Barrow car park Car parking: Barna Barrow car park - free Description: Join retired E.N.P.A. Field Services supervisor for this classic circular walk that encompasses all that is Exmoor in spring time. Ancient woodland, glacial scree, pristine river and valley, sheltered bracken slope, remains of Roman fortlet, historic farms and stunning coastline.

Directions to start: Just 1.75 miles east of Lynmouth on the A39 to Porlock, pass by the Blue Ball Inn and turn left after the first cattle grid onto small open car park overlooking the hamlet of Countisbury and Church.

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Monday 28th to Tuesday 29th April

Hidden Bays, Rocky Valley & Barton 29A Tuesday 29th April, 10.30am 7.7 miles, circular, 6 hrs, 180/SS 674 486 Cost: £8.00 Guide: John Breeds Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate Route: Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Lee Bay - Croscombe - Woody Bay Start: Woody Bay lower roadside car park Car parking: Woody Bay lower roadside car park - free Description: This walk follows the South West Coast Path to the unique Valley of Rocks before turning inland to give amazing views over the Valley of Rocks, then through ancient woods to an old barton before returning to the start.

Directions to start: Leave the A39 part way between Parracombe and Barbrook at Martinhoe cross (adjacent to Woody Bay Station) to take road marked Woody Bay, Martinhoe. Proceed straight on through first cross roads at next T junction turn right for Woody Bay in 200meters approx turn left for Woody Bay and follow road down round hairpin bend to car park on the right.

Book walks online at www.exmoorwalkingfestival.co.uk Exmoor’s Secret Moorland Tuesday 29th April, 10.30am

Stunted sessile oak trees found on many walks

29B In the Samaritan’s Footsteps Tuesday 29th April, 10.30am

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Guide: Tony Piper

10.5 miles, circular, 7.5 hrs, 180/SS 835 422

Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate

Cost: £8.00

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Route: Ilkerton Ridge - Warcombe Water - Hoar Oak Water - Cheriton Ridge - Lincombe Sparhanger - Ilkerton Ridge

Guide: Richard Medland

8.2 miles, circular, 6 hrs, 180/SS 713 460 Cost: £8.00

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Start: Ilkerton Common Car parking: Ilkerton Common open space immediately off road - free Description: Join retired E.N.P.A. Field Services supervisor to walk some of his favourite open moorland, perhaps see our native red deer, ponies and maybe hear the cuckoo. Understand the need to retain our mollinia and heather clad peat moorland.

See small waters (streams) and understand how they combined to devastate Lynmouth in the 1952 flood and see all that is left of a farm washed away and how the early shepherds shaped the moor.

Directions to start: From the A39 at Barbrook just to the west of the Petrol Station take the lane marked Ilkerton and Shallowford up in southerly direction (ignoring right turn at dwellings) to drive over cattle grid onto the moor from this point in approx 500 meters find parking space on your left, situated just before the turning for Thornworthy. The walk starts here.

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Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate Route: Aldermans Barrow - Three Combes Foot - Oare - Badgeworthy Water - Larkbarrow - Aldermans Barrow Start: Aldermans Barrow Car parking: Aldermans Barrow road side parking - free Description: This varied moorland walk offers some open moorland walking followed by some country lane to Oare church before cutting across to the Badgeworthy Water valley to walk upstream passing medieval villages and Larkbarrow to return to the start. This walk gives another taste of Lorna Doone Country.

Directions to start: The easiest way to this remote start is to go to the A39 between Porlock and Lynmouth. At the top of Porlock Hill at Whitstone Post, opposite the car park, turn towards Exford and follow this road for 2.4 miles to Lucott Cross. Turn right and drive a further 0.9 miles and park beside the road on the left without blocking the track there. The walk starts here.

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Monday 28th to Tuesday 29th April

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Wednesday 30th April to Thursday 1st May

Porlock Vale and its villages Porlock Vale is a wide and long fertile valley sweeping to the shore through the wide Porlock Marsh to its long shingle ridge before meeting the sea. The Horner Water is the main river running through the valley, passing through pretty Horner, on to Bossington before passing through the shingle ridge. The Vale is flanked to the north-east by Selworthy Beacon and to the south-west by Porlock Hill and Dunkery Beacon, the highest point in Exmoor. Beautiful ancient oak woodland clothe the deep valleys and the coastal hills making for perfect walking.

Porlock village sits just inland of Porlock Marsh, sheltered by it from the sea. It is a delightful village with a range of quality shops and places to eat. Porlock Weir is 2 miles to the west with a quaint harbour at one end of the shingle ridge. There is a wide choice of walks and accommodation in this unspoilt area.

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Farm, Beacon & Coastal Views 30A Wednesday 30th April, 10.30am 3.8 miles, circular, 3.5 hrs, 181/SS 920 467 Cost: £6.00, any teas are extra Guide: Penny Webber Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous Route: Selworthy – Hindon Organic Farm – Selworthy Beacon – Hurlstone - Selworthy Start: Selworthy car park Car parking: Selworthy National Trust “overflow” car park - free Description: From Selworthy we visit Hindon Organic Farm and then a beautiful walk which goes over Selworthy Beacon with wonderful views. The walk follows the coast around Hurlstone Point before returning to Selworthy with an optional visit to a picture-postcard thatched village for tea.

Directions to start: From Porlock take the A39 towards Minehead. On the level straight section of road take the left turning to Selworthy and follow this up hill and round to the right to park in the overflow car park past the white church. The walk starts here.

Talking Trees 30B Wednesday 30th April, 10.30am 4 miles, circular, 4 hrs, 181/SS 897 455 Cost: £6.00 Guide: Adam Vasey, ENPA Pace: Gentle Difficulty: Moderate Route: Horner village – Horner Wood - Old Bridge – Cloutsham Ball – Horner Hill – Horner village Start: Horner National Trust car park Car parking: Horner National Trust car park - pay and display, free NT members Description: Join a National Park Ranger for a walk through Horner Woods - said to contain Britain’s largest area of ancient oak woodland. The woods are a National Nature Reserve as a well as a SSSI and contain a wealth of wildlife ranging from rare lichens, ancient trees, beetles, bats, otters and red deer. We’ll talk about the myths and legends relating to our native trees, medieval woodland management and anything else we see whilst strolling round!

Directions to start: From Porlock follow the A39 towards Minehead. Shortly after leaving the 30 limit, take the second turning right (the first is a Private Road) at “Red Post” onto an unclassified road signed to West Luccombe and Horner. Keep straight ahead in West Luccombe to cross a narrow humpbacked bridge and eventually reach Horner village. The car park is on the left at the beginning of the village.

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5.1 miles, circular, 4 hrs, 181/SS 856 463 Cost: ÂŁ6.00

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Spot the Red Deer 30D Wednesday 30th April, 10.30am 8.8 miles, circular, 6.5 hrs, 181/SS 845 432 Cost: ÂŁ8.00

Guide: Barbara Wigley

Guide: Richard Medland

Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous

Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate

Route: Whitstone Post - West Porlock - Porlock Weir - Pittcombe Head - Whitstone Post

Route: Lucott Cross - Lucott Farm - Hawk Combe - Pool Bridge - Dady Combe - Lucott Cross

Start: Whitstone Post car park

Start: roadside, Lucott Cross

Car parking: Whitstone Post car park, Porlock Hill free

Car parking: roadside, Lucott Cross - free

Description: This walk starts high on Porlock Hill with wonderful coastal views. It then drops down through woodland to the coast at Porlock Weir. The walk then regains height through ancient woodlands back to the start.

Directions to start: Go to the A39 between Lynmouth and Porlock. At the top of Porlock Hill go into the rough car park opposite the turning to Exford at Whitstone Post. The walk starts here.

Porlock Weir

Description: For those who would like to see red deer in their natural surroundings, then you are likely to see some on this walk. Generally a moorland walk, nevertheless this walk has plenty of variety, skirting woodland, following sunken lanes and overlooking a reservoir. Bring binoculars.

Directions to start: Go to the A39 between Lynton and Porlock. At the top of Porlock Hill, opposite a large car park, take the road that bears off to Exford at a junction called Whitstone Post. Follow this to the first turning on the right and park beside the road here. The walk starts here.

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Down to the Old Seaport 30C Wednesday 30th April, 10.30am

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From Post to Wood to Ball Thursday 1st May, 10.30am

1A

Around Exmoor’s Highest Point 1B Thursday 1st May, 10.30am

6.7 miles, circular, 5.5 hrs, 181/SS 902 438

6.7 miles, circular, 5.5 hrs, 181/SS 895 406

Cost: £6.00

Cost: £6.00

Guide: Richard Medland

Guide: Adam Vasey, ENPA

Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous

Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous

Route: Webbers Post - Horner - Ley Hill - Stoke Pero - Cloutsham Ball - Webbers Post

Route: Dunkery Gate - Hanny Combe - Dunster Path - Dunkery Beacon - Dunkery Gate

Start: Webbers Post

Start: Dunkery Gate

Car parking: Webbers Post - free

Car parking: Dunkery Gate car park - free

Description: A walk in the foothills of Dunkery Beacon, passing through the beautiful Horner woods, visiting one of the smallest churches on Exmoor, a chance of seeing red deer and some great panoramic views.

Description: This walk gives a circuit of the eastern side of the highest point on Exmoor. It offers wide open views over Porlock Vale and across Exmoor.

Directions to start: Go to the A39 between Porlock and Minehead. From Porlock direction, go round the sharp bend by the turning off to Allerford and shortly turn right by Piles Mill. Follow this small road for 1.5 miles to a small cross roads. Go straight over and up the steep hill until the road forks. Take the right fork and then turn right into the large car park. The walk starts here.

Directions to start: From Porlock take the A39 towards Minehead. Go round the sharp bend by the turning off to Allerford and shortly turn right by Piles Mill. Follow this small road for 1.5 miles to a small cross roads. Go straight over and up the steep hill until the road forks.

Take the left fork and follow this road up over the hill and down the other side to a small bridge.

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Lapping Wimbleball Lake Thursday 1st May, 10.30am

1C

8.5 miles, circular, 6 hrs, 181/SS 965 308 Cost: £8.00 Guide: Alex Forster, SW Lakes Area Manager Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate Route: Around the perimeter of the lake Start: Wimbleball Lake main car park Car parking: main car park - tea shop, 2nd entrance on left - pay and display Description: A delightful walk around the perimeter of this man-made lake with the local ranger. A chance to watch the wildlife and sailing boats as one passes through open country and woodland.

Directions to start: Follow the A396 or B3224 to Wheddon Cross. At Wheddon Cross follow the B3224 towards Raleghs Cross and Taunton. After 7.5 miles turn right on to B3190 for 1.2 miles. Just after radio masts turn right (Robbery Gate) and follow this road for 2.7 miles to Bessom Cross just by the lake. Cross the bridge over the lake and then take the next left.

Follow this small road and take the second left to the tea-rooms car park. The walk starts here.

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Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th May

Dunster and its surrounds Dunster is a wonderfully preserved medieval village.

Overlooked by its fairy-tale castle perched on a prominent hill and on an opposite hill, the Conygar Tower is a folly offering great views across the village to the castle. In the centre of the village is the unique Yarn Market (1590) where most of our walks for this area start. The impressive priory church of St George plays its carillon of eight bells every four hours during the day. Next to the church is a well-preserved dove cot and the restored tithe barn.

In the main street you will find the old nunnery which never actually inhabited nuns. On the edge of the village is the Gallox Bridge, a beautiful pack-horse bridge over the River Avill. Also on the river is the 18th century watermill which is still working and can be visited. The village walks will bring all this alive for you.

On the outskirts of the village is Dunster railway station, on the preserved steam railway of West Somerset Railway. One walk includes this. This area offers a good range of walks and scenery. There is a good choice of hotels and B&B’s to stay in here.

Historic Dunster (1) Friday 2nd May, 11.00am

2A

1 mile, circular, 1.5 hr, 181/SS 992 438 Cost: £2.00 Guide: Biddy Bale

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2 mile, circular, 2 hr, 180/SS 765 432 Cost: £3.00 Guide: Tim Parish, ENPA Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Easy Route: Brendon Two Gates - local moorland Brendon Two Gates Start: Brendon Two Gates

Car parking: Brendon Two Gates, roadside - free Description: 70 years ago Exmoor was one of the many training grounds used by troops ahead of D Day. Less well known is that chemical weapons training was also carried out near Brendon Two Gates. Join a National Park Ranger for a short 2 mile walk across rough ground to see the remains of this secretive activity and learn the tragic fate of Colonel Maclaren.

Directions to start: Go to the B3223 which is between the A39 at Hillsford Bridge above Lynton and Simonsbath. Brendon Two Gates is the first cattle grid you come to from Simonsbath or the second one from Lynton direction.

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Pace: Gentle Difficulty: Easy Route: A walk around Dunster medieval village Start: Exmoor Visitor Centre Car parking: Dunster Steep car park - pay and display

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Description: Join local experts who will uncover the hidden secrets and rich history of this enchanting village.

Directions to start: Go to Dunster village which is off the A39, Minehead to Bridgwater road, on the A396 to Wheddon Cross. Park in the main village car park and walk to the Exmoor Visitor Centre just above the car park where the walk starts.

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2 mile, circular, 2.5 hr, 181/SS 913 279

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Cost: £3.00 Guide: Davina Jelley Pace: Gentle Difficulty: Moderate

Route: Dulverton - Burridge Woods – Court Down - Dulverton Start: Number Seven, Dulverton High Street Car parking: Dulverton car parks - pay and display Description: Number Seven invites festival goers to join their Walking Book Club - walkers are to read The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot by Robert Macfarlane.

The aim of the walk is to obviously enjoy the scenery and of course to discuss our chosen title along the way.

Copies may be purchased from Number Seven at the special price of £7.00 Call 01398 324457 Directions to start: Go to Dulverton and park in any of the towns car parks. The walk leaves from outside Number Seven in the High Street.

Walking up to Grabbist Hill

West Somerset Railway at Blue Anchor

Rodhuish Breakfast Walk Friday 2nd May, 10.00am

2D

7.6 miles, circular, 5.5 hrs, 181/ST 012 398 Cost: £13.00, including breakfast Guide: Andrew Player, The Crown Estate Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate Route: Higher Rodhuish Farm - Withycombe Common - Withycombe Scruffets - Withycombe Hill - Withycombe - Rodhuish Start: Higher Rodhuish Farm, Rodhuish - free

Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th May

The Walking Book Club Friday 2nd May, 2.00pm

Description: This walk starts with a breakfast at 10:00, and then you walk it off! The walk goes up onto Withycombe Common offering wide views before entering woodland to follow an old coaching road. It then descends to Withycombe with more excellent views over the Channel.

Directions to start: From Dunster take the A39 towards Williton. After 4 miles turn right signposted Withycombe and Rodhuish. Go through Withycombe, up the hill and follow the road round the bends. The farm is on left at bottom of the hill.

Old railway, Castle and Farm Friday 2nd May, 10.30am 8 mile, circular, 6 hr, 181/ST 023 434 Cost: £8.00

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Guide: Jo Halliday Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate to easy Route: Blue Anchor - Coast path to Dunster - Dunster village - Dunster Park - Withycombe Blue Anchor Start: opposite the Driftwood Cafe on the seafront Car parking: Blue Anchor - free roadside Description: This walk starts by following alongside the West Somerset Steam Railway on the coast path. It then goes inland to pass the Dunster railway station to reach Dunster. The walk passes through this beautiful medieval village, past the castle and over an ancient bridge to continue through Dunster deer park. The walk returns through farmsteads to Withycombe village and another old farmstead to the start.

Directions to start: Go to the A39 between Minehead and Bridgwater. At Carhampton take the B3191 to Blue Anchor. At Blue Anchor cross the level crossing and park on the seafront. The walk starts by the Driftwood Cafe.

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Conygar Tower Saturday 3rd May, 11.00am

3A

1 mile, circular, 1 hr, 181/SS 992 438 Cost: £2.00 Guide: Antony Brunt Pace: Gentle Difficulty: Moderate The start of the South West Coast Path

Route: Dunster - Conygar Tower - Dunster Start: Exmoor Visitor Centre Car parking: Dunster Steep car park - pay and display Description: A walk to the Conygar Tower, overlooking the village, with a history of this folly.

Directions to start: Go to Dunster village which is off the A39, Minehead to Bridgwater road, on the A396 to Wheddon Cross. Park in the main village car park and walk to the Exmoor Visitor Centre just above the car park where the walk starts.

Macmillan Way West Sampler Saturday 3rd May, 10.00am

3B

6.5 miles, linear, 5 hrs, 181/SS 992 438 Cost: £9.00 including transport, dogs £2 each Guide: David Colley Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate Route: Dunkery Beacon - Wootton Courtenay Grabbist Hill - Dunster Start: Exmoor Visitor Centre Car parking: Dunster Steep car park - pay and display Description: This linear walk starts at Exmoor’s highest point, gently dropping to Wootton Courtenay to regain some height on to the Grabbist Hill ridge with wide open views, before dropping down back to Dunster village.

Directions to start: Go to Dunster village which is off the A39, Minehead to Bridgwater road, on the A396 to Wheddon Cross. Park in any of the village car parks and walk to the Exmoor Visitor Centre where the walk starts. A minibus will take you to Dunkery Beacon.

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Bottoms, Scruffets and Castles! 3C Saturday 3rd May, 10.30am 7.8 miles, circular, 6 hrs, 181/SS 977 422 Cost: £8.00

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Guide: John Paterson Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate Route: Nutcombe Bottom - Withycombe Common - Bats Castle - Gallox Bridge Nutcombe Bottom Start: Nutcombe Bottom car park Car parking: Nutcombe Bottom car park - pay and display Description: This walk takes in part of the Dunster Estate, passing by the tallest tree in England, climbing progressively to Withycombe Common with wide views over Exmoor, the Quantocks and Wales. It passes through a well-preserved Iron Age hill-fort before dropping to Dunster’s medieval river bridge and back to the start.

Directions to start: From Dunster village, take the A396 towards Wheddon Cross. Having left the village, after about 1/2 mile take the first turning left to Nutcombe Bottom. Follow this road for about 0.6 miles and turn left into the car park. The walk starts here.

The Start of Something Big! Saturday 3rd May, 10.00am 9 miles, linear, 7.5 hrs, 181/SS 864 478 Cost: £8.00

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Guide: Brian Binnie Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous Route: South West Coast Path, Minehead to Porlock Weir Start: Porlock Weir car park - minibus back to Minehead Car parking: Porlock Weir car park - pay and display Description: This linear walk takes you along the start of the longest National Trail, back to your car at Porlock Weir. The walk climbs over Selworthy Beacon giving wide panoramic views, before dropping into Porlock Vale and across the Marsh to the finish.

Directions to start: Go to the A39 at Porlock. Take the B3225 to Porlock Weir near the bottom of Porlock Hill.

Follow this road to the end and park in the car park on the right. Catch the minibus back to Minehead.

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4A

Steam to Washford and walk back 4C Sunday 4th May, 10.00am

1 mile, circular, 1.5 hr, 181/SS 992 438

7.4 miles, linear, 6.5 hrs, 181/SS 995 447

Cost: £2.00

Cost: 8.00 plus train ticket fare

Guide: Antony Brunt

Guide: Cliff Nicholson

Pace: Gentle Difficulty: Easy

Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate

Route: A walk around Dunster medieval village

Route: Dunster station - Washford station Withycombe - Dunster - Dunster station

Start: Exmoor Visitor Centre Car parking: Dunster Steep car park - pay and display Description: Join local experts who will uncover the hidden secrets and rich history of this enchanting village.

Directions to start: Go to Dunster village which is off the A39, Minehead to Bridgwater road, on the A396 to Wheddon Cross. Park in the main village car park and walk to the Exmoor Visitor Centre just above the car park where the walk starts.

View from Withycombe Hill

All Things Bright and Beautiful 4B Sunday 4th May, 10.30am

Start: Dunster station Car parking: Dunster station - free Description: Catch the 10.22 steam train from Dunster to Washford with the guide to then have a linear country walk including a climb over Withycombe Hill and Dunster deer park.

Directions to start: From Dunster go to the A39 lights and turn left towards Minehead. In 0.4 miles turn right to Marsh Street and follow the road to the station. Park in the car park or road. The walk starts here.

Abandoned Exmoor Sunday 4th May, 10.30am

4.1 miles, circular, 3.5 hrs, 181/SS 992 438

9.5 miles, circular, 7 hrs, 181/SS 992 438

Cost: £6.00

Cost: £8.00

Guide: Adam Vasey, ENPA

Guide: Steve Palmer

Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate

Pace: Quicker Difficulty: Moderate

Route: Dunster - Gallax Hill - Bats Castle Dunster Park - Dunster

Route: Dunster - Croydon Hill - Clicket - Dunster

Start: Exmoor Visitor Centre

Car parking: Dunster Steep car park - pay and display

Car parking: Dunster Steep car park - pay and display Description: This walk reveals much of this hymn which was written in Dunster in 1848 by Cecil F Alexander, possibly inspired by a verse in Coleridge’s ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’. The walk passes the Castle and gains height to oversee Dunster village, the rolling hills of Exmoor and the sea across to Wales.

Directions to start: Go to Dunster village which is off the A39, Minehead to Bridgwater road, on the A396 to Wheddon Cross. Park in the main village car park and walk to the Exmoor Visitor Centre just above the car park where the walk starts.

Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th May

Historic Dunster (2) Sunday 4th May, 11.00am

4D

Start: Exmoor Visitor Centre

Description: This walk offers a mix of narrow paths and atmospheric woods; a chance to visit some of the less known parts of Exmoor. It visits the abandoned village of Clicket over Croydon Hill and other sites of historical interest.

Directions to start: Go to Dunster village which is off the A39, Minehead to Bridgwater road, on the A396 to Wheddon Cross. Park in any of the village car parks and walk to the High Street and the Yarn Market where the walk starts.

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Self Guided Walks, Cycle Rides and Picnic Booklets

Written and devised by Bryan Cath, Walking Festival Coordinator Walks include some from previous walking festivals.

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Happy Birthday Exmoor National Park!

It’s 60 years since Exmoor was designated a National Park, recognising that it was a special place worthy of protection for the nation - so get your boots on and have a walk or just sit back and enjoy the view!

Our exciting new Lynmouth Pavilion is now open daily throughout the year with a mixture of high tech and more traditional exhibits and a chance to see a specially commissioned short film about Exmoor. There are events taking place in the Pavilion and across Exmoor throughout the year, for inspiration and information visit: www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/visiting/events

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Lynmouth Pavilion

Other National Park Centres at: Dulverton, 7-9 Fore Street Dunster, Dunster Steep

West Somerset Railway

Bishops Lydeard (nr Taunton) to Minehead England’s Longest Preserved Steam Railway

With coastal stations at Minehead, Blue Anchor and Watchet & Rural Stations at Williton, Stogumber, Crowcombe Heathfield & Bishops Lydeard the West Somerset Railway can transport you by heritage steam train to your starting point or back from your finishing point of your walk.

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Longer Guided Walks, 7 miles and over

Walk numbers: The number indicates the date and the letter is a reference

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Smaller Towns for Accommodation

Main Towns for Accommodation

Shorter Guided Walks, up to 7 miles

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Half Day Guided Walks, up to 4.5 miles

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