Top Things to do in Exmoor National Park
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Discover the best top things to do in Exmoor National Park, United Kingdom including 21 Mile Drive, Valley of the Rocks, Doone Valley, Lynton Cinema, Burrowhayes Farm Riding Stables, South West Coast Path - Bossington Landscape, Watersmeet Trail, Heddon's Mouth- South West Coast Path Walk, Dunster Castle, Watersmeet House.
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1. 21 Mile Drive
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By belindall - Taunton, United Kingdom
Looking for an afternoon out we came across the '21 Mile Drive' map on the 'Visit Lynton & Lynmouth' website Explore/Scenic Drives.... Narrow lanes running along cliff tops with glorious sea views and winding down through deep wooded valleys by fast flowing rivers, we spent a relaxing afternoon driving around this spectacular figure of eight drive. On the way round we parked up a couple of times to take short walks in the afternoon sunshine; as I said a lovely afternoon drive.....
2. Valley of the Rocks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,113 reviews
Reviewed By Lilacwheaty - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Fabulous rocky outcrop that invites you to do a bit of "lite" climbing and jumping from rock to rock (this was more fun in my 20s than in my late 50s) Stunning views along the coastline and can walk back to Lynton/ Lynmouth from here to get the most of the scenery
3. Doone Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By shanes236 - Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
We took the drive from Porlock to Oare and back to Brendon where we stopped for lunch and had a walk afterwards. With scenery which includes beautiful old bridges(robbers bridge)and the stream which seemed to be in every village we visited,the Doone Valley is a pleasant alternative to the A39. The entire area,which I had never heard of until shortly before we left,really impressed us all and it is highly likely we will revisit later in the week. Visited 9th July 2018.
4. Lynton Cinema
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By 399eve - Cirencester, United Kingdom
fantastic little local cinema wish I could go more often plenty of room in the comfy seats friendly staff and volunteers
5. Burrowhayes Farm Riding Stables
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By Vanlifemum - Bristol, United Kingdom
Discovered this campsite this year. Love it!! Well run and friendly family run campsite. Really welcoming. We liked it so much we stayed twice in August. Great location. Welcomes dogs. Good walks through surrounding woodland to Porlock, Porlock Weir and the beach. We were in the second field which has a slope so if you're in a van (we were) you'll need blocks to level the van. This will definitely become a favourite place to visit.
6. South West Coast Path - Bossington Landscape
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
An easy 2.5 mile stroll along the South West Coast Path on the halfway path around Bossington Hill, giving extensive views over the dramatically flat marsh and farmland of Porlock Vale, a landscape of national importance because of the rare flora and fauna which flourish here.
7. Watersmeet Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 329 reviews
Reviewed By maggieh203 - Malvern Hills, United Kingdom
Starting with a fabulous walk up the river to Watersmeet house, followed by easy to follow pathways up to the moors and along the cliff paths back to Lynmouth - stunning scenery all the way.
8. Heddon's Mouth- South West Coast Path Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 122 reviews
A gentle 2 mile stroll on relatively level terrain along parts of the South West Coast Path through ancient woodland, along a babbling stream to a tiny secluded shingle beach strewn with boulders and shadowed by steep, scree-clad hillsides, with dramatic cliffs of geological importance and tales of smugglers and U-boats.
Reviewed By MrDunkley - Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Beautiful spot, incredible views of the mountains and ocean, just nature at its best, we visited Heddon’s Mouth twice while staying at the Hunters Inn.
9. Dunster Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,489 reviews
Reviewed By soundmary
We had a fantastic day out at Dunster Castle, the volunteers and staff were lovely to chat to, the gentleman who did our attic tour was really knowledgable and interesting, that tour is well worth doing. We wished we had been able to come when the mill was in operation but the volunteers there were very good at making it come alive and explaining how it all worked. The gardens are also very beautiful and you could spend a long time just wandering. We also had a meal in the cafe by the mill and a cup of tea by the castle, all very good.
10. Watersmeet House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 809 reviews
Where the lush valleys of Hoar Oak Water and the East Lyn river tumble together sits Watersmeet House, a 19th-century fishing lodge, now a National Trust shop, tea room and information point. Watersmeet House was built in 1832 as a fishing lodge by the Reverend W.S. Halliday, the son of a rich businessman. The stone for the house was quarried at Watersmeet, above the East Lyn River. Sitting in a beautiful wooded river valley, Watersmeet and its surrounds are a fantastic place to walk, and enjoy the abundant wildlife and nature of this part of Exmoor.
Reviewed By jameswU9470UU - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Lovely easy 3mile walk from the National Trust car park to Lynmouth with House being about half way, enjoyed a coffee with friendly service while dog enjoyed a paddle in the river.
