Welcome to Exmoor

Exmoor is a beautiful and rugged area located in Somerset, England. It is known for its stunning landscapes, rolling hills, and picturesque villages. The area is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including red deer, Exmoor ponies, and rare birds such as the nightjar and the Dartford warbler. The moorland is also home to a number of historic sites, including ancient burial mounds and standing stones.

One of the most popular activities in Exmoor is hiking. The area is crisscrossed with a network of footpaths and trails, ranging from gentle strolls to challenging hikes. The South West Coast Path runs along the coast of Exmoor, offering stunning views of the sea and the surrounding countryside. Other popular activities in the area include cycling, horse riding, and fishing.

Exmoor is also known for its rich cultural heritage. The area has a long history of farming and agriculture, and many of the local villages still retain their traditional character. The area is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the medieval Dunster Castle and the ancient Tarr Steps. Visitors can explore the area's history and culture by visiting local museums and galleries, or by attending one of the many festivals and events that take place throughout the year.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 9.4°C

Feels Like: 6.4°C

Wind: 14.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd T/A The Libra School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Crosby	Edgemoor Court South Radworthy South Molton Devon EX36 3LN 1598740044 School Website
Exford Church Of England First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Naomi Philp	Exford Minehead Somerset TA24 7PP 01643831365 School Website
Brayford Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Brayford Barnstaple Devon EX32 7QJ 01598710345 School Website
North Molton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Fernyhough	Fore Street North Molton South Molton Devon EX36 3HL 1598740343 School Website
Lynton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Market Street Lynton Devon EX35 6AF 01598753309 School Website
Parracombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Parracombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 4QJ 01598763338 School Website
St Dubricius Church Of England Va School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Sparks	Parsons Street Porlock Minehead Somerset TA24 8QJ 01643862249 School Website
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Lyn Brimson	Station Road Bratton Fleming Barnstaple Devon EX31 4SB 1598710337 School Website
West Buckland School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Phillip Stapleton	West Buckland Barnstaple Devon EX32 0SX 01598760000 School Website
South Molton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Parkin	North Road South Molton Devon EX36 3BA 01769572198 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 14.14 Miles

Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 14.24 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 14.71 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 15.52 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 15.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Moorland Private Hire 07968 864176 Woolhanger Lodge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RF 6.12 Miles
Carols 01598 753501 26 Watersmeet Rd, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6EP 6.90 Miles
Lyn Valley Taxi 01598 753800 4 Park Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BY 7.14 Miles
Porlock Taxis 01643 862739 Western Cottage, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8PD 7.60 Miles
1St Call Exmoor Taxis 07826 212511 26 Bay Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8NJ 8.48 Miles
Winsford Hire 01643 851232 Fairfield, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7JE 8.56 Miles
A And L Taxis 01769 572169 1/Westhill/Pathfields Business Pk, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BS 8.82 Miles
South Molton Taxis Service Ltd 01769 573636 Dominick's Close/Parsonage La, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AX 9.10 Miles
Adriens Private Hire 01769 573513 6 Spearfield Close, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4SE 9.26 Miles
M And M Taxis 01271 831331 The Firs, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7PF 10.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Simonsbath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downscombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Fyldon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Street Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Withypool Post Office Weekday Last Collection:14:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Heasley Mill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Ball Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Challacombe Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Oare Manor Brendon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Malmsmead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockford Brendon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brendon School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Challacombe School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lynton Health Centre 01598 753226	The Health Centre Burvill Street Lynton Devon EX35 6HA
Porlock Medical Centre	Porlock Minehead Somerset TA24 8PJ
South Molton Medical Centre 01769 573101	South Molton Medical Ctr 9-10 East Street South Molton Devon EX36 3BZ
Exmoor Medical Centre 01398 323333	Oldberry House Fishers Mead Dulverton Somerset TA22 9EN
Combe Martin	Castle Street Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0JA

Local Stores

Dulverton
Doone House
Fore Street
Dulverton
Somerset
TA22 9EX
01398 323241
Store Website
11.19 miles

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SPAR Porlock
High Street
Porlock
TA24 8PU
01643 862515
Store Website
8.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Molecare Veterinary Services
Pathfields Business Park South Molton Devon EX36 3LH 01769 575618 south.molton@molecarefarmvets.com 8.67 miles
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Market Veterinary Centre
The Surgery 2 Southley Road South Molton Devon EX36 4BL 01769 572176 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 9.30 miles
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Torbridge Veterinary Group
Horsepond Veterinary Centre Horsepond Meadow South Molton Devon EX36 4EJ 01769 572226 horsepond@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 9.54 miles
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Dulverton Veterinary Practice
Dulverton Veterinary Centre Duckpaddle Dulverton Somerset TA22 9HJ 01398 323285 11.17 miles

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Glenmore House Veterinary Surgery
26 Glenmore Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5BH 01643 703175 13.04 miles

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White Lodge Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Stephenson Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5EB 01643 703649 info@whitelodgevetclinic.co.uk Website 13.19 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Dunkery Beacons
Beautiful Place To Walk. Takes You To The Highest Point In Exmoor National Park. Lots Of Moorland, Woodlands, Rivers And Patched Walks In Many Different Directions. The Views At The Top Are Stunning. There Is Livestock And Wildlife Around So It Is Best To Keep Your Dog On A Lead If They Will Chase Them. Unnamed Road Minehead Lancashire TA24 7AT 7.36 miles

Location what3words winemaker.hillside.receive

Dunkery Beacon
Dunkery Beacon Is The Highest Point On Exmoor. It's Well Pathed From A Number Of Side Of The Road Car Parit's A Remote, High Area, And Needs Good Footwear And Energetic Dogs. Be Prepared For The Weather To Change And It Be Colder Than You May Be Used To, Even In Summer. You'll Need Water For Both Yourself And The Dogs. Unnamed Road Lancashire 8.15 miles

Location what3words shallower.sand.fatigued

Bridgetown Exton Somerset
This 7Km (4Mile) Walk Starts From The Entrance To The Exe Valley Caravan Park In Bridgetown (Grid Ref: Ss 923 332). It Takes You Along The River Exe And Then Up Over Farm Land Back To The Road. From Here You Can Either Repeat The Route Back To The Start Or Continue Looping Back Through Exton And Ending At The The Badger's Holt Pub In Bridgetown (Opened At 6Pm At The Time Of Walking). 9 Week Ln Dulverton Lancashire TA22 9JL 9.97 miles

Location what3words published.movement.bolt

Dunster
A Circular Walk Through The Village Of Dunster. Set Between The Foothills Of Exmoor National Park And The Somerset Coast. TA24 6SE 13.80 miles Located Around 40 Minutes From M5 Junction 23 (Bridgwater), On The A39, Just Before Minehead.

Dunster Beach
Beach Walk With Parking - You Can Walk Either To Blue Anchor Bay One Way (Driftwood Cafe Is Dog Friendly) And Minehead The Other Or Just Stay And Play On This Massive Beach When The Tide Is Out. There Is Also A Beach Cafe On The Dunster Beach Site And Food Kiosk In The Public Car Park. The Cafe Has Dog Water Bowls Outside, The Whole Of The Beach Site Has Dog Waste Bins And Sits On The South West Coastal Path. Dogs Have To Be Kept On A Lead On The Site Area, But Can Be Off The Lead Below The High Tide Line. Dunster Beach Shop Dunster Beach Chalets Dunster Minehead TA24 6TH 14.38 miles Ta24 6Th

Location what3words calm.spouse.ruling

Heywood Woods
A Lovely Forest Walk With Reasonably Flat Paths, A Free Car Park And An The Mound Of An Old Castle. You Can Walk Alongside The River Taw Or Swimm If You're The Dog. The Forest Has Some Wonderfully Old Douglas Firs From The Original Eggesford Estate. A Lovely Walk. Little Rashleigh Bridge Reeve Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7BE 17.72 miles Follow The Road From Wembworthy Towards The A 377 At A Very Sharp Bend In The Road Turn Left Heywoods Forest Car Park About A Mile Or So Down This Road.

Location what3words arrival.invoices.deserved

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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