Top Things to do in Exmoor National Park
What to do and see in Exmoor National Park, England: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Exmoor National Park, United Kingdom including 21 Mile Drive, Valley of the Rocks, Doone Valley, West Country Blacksmiths at Allerford Forge, South West Coast Path - Bossington Landscape, Watersmeet Trail, Heddon's Mouth- South West Coast Path Walk, All Saints Church, Indicknowle Farm, 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
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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
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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. West Country Blacksmiths at Allerford Forge
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
West Country Blacksmiths are a group of extremely talented Blacksmiths, metalworkers, designers and engineers who have come together to form a formidable metalworking team offering a huge range of premium services from the National Trust forge known as Allerford Forge. Allerford Forge is based int he beautiful village of Allerford on the Holincote Estate on the edge of Exmoor in Somerset, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The teams work is also a thing of beauty, producing some of the finest metalwork for both local and national project from there forge, using the traditional coal forge which blacksmiths have used for centuries. As part of the vast range of services the team offer, the forge continues to offer a traditional 'blacksmiths down the road.' service which repairs this and fixes that for locals, which most communities have lost over the years. the forge also boasts a onsite gallery displaying pictures of the teams work and a number of interesting items available to purchase. The forge is a fully working forge and through you can not enter the building, you can still see the team at work though the doors and windows, whilst also seeing a local smith working the traditional coal forge.
5. South West Coast Path - Bossington Landscape
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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.
6. Watersmeet Trail
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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.
7. Heddon's Mouth- South West Coast Path Walk
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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.
8. All Saints Church
9. Indicknowle Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By JackP196 - Chichester, United Kingdom
There was no one part better than another, it was better than all the rest for us, Sue and Mark are the ideal hosts and as usual, on arrival, Sue lays the table with her home made bread, home made scones, home made jam and cream and it just gets better. Both Sue and Mark are always there to help, even though Indicknowle is a full time hard working farm. The meat is excellent and the cider is a passion with them. The cottage itself is spotless and very well looked after with two onsuite bedrooms. If you want a holiday where you dont have to go anywhere if you dont want to, this is it. Having said that, you are close to lots of coastal ports to visit and eat out, there are boat trips for fishing or sightseeing. Something for everyone, even a rail trip for those steam enthusiasts. If that is not enough, Marks dad Jeff is a mine of information and son Christopher showed me how to catch trout. We cannot wait to go back again to this lovely place and lovely very friendly people Thank you Sue Mark and Christopher and dad, Jeff
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.
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