Whether you are an experienced walker or someone who prefers a short stroll, Exmoor National Park is the ideal place to explore the outdoors on foot. With over 1000km of footpaths and bridleways, through oak woodlands, alongside tumbling rivers and across open heather-covered moorland, the variety is endless. Some of the country's finest long distance routes pass through our National Park, or you can plan your own adventure to explore this unique landscape.
Exmoor Explorers - check out our top ten shorter Exmoor Walks
Long Distance Routes - Some of the UK's finest long distance routes pass through Exmoor National Park. These well planned and waymarked trails are perfect for exploring in sections or as part of a longer walking trip.
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Exmoor Explorers
Our Exmoor Explorer walks are a series of 10 shorter walks that showcase the best landscapes, wildlife and history that Exmoor has to offer. Each route is easy to follow, with relatively gentle terrain and range from taking less than an hour to about two and a half hours for the longest
- Doone Valley Follow the valley of a small river known as Badgworthy Water, through fields, woodland and eventually moorland to the deserted medieval village of Badgworthy.
- Dunkery Beacon This route starts from the car park next to the bridge at the bottom of Dunkery Hill and takes you on a triangular route up to the summit of Exmoor’s highest point
- Dunster Village Starts from Dunster Steep car park next to the Dunster National Park Centre. From here it takes you past the castle and along to Gallox bridge then back through this beautiful village.
- Haddon Hill Begin at Haddon Hill car park in the south eastern corner of Exmoor. From here you head west up the hill to the top where you can enjoy amazing views.
- Heddon's Mouth The route starts from the National Trust car park near The Hunter’s Inn and takes you along the River Heddon, through woodland to the sea, seen between England’s highest cliffs
- Horner Woods This beautiful woodland walk starts from the National Trust car park, takes you along the eastern side of Horner Water, then crosses the stream and takes you up to a viewpoint over the wooded valley
- Lynmouth and Watersmeet Enjoy a beautiful walk through the Lyn valley along the East Lyn river upstream to where it meets Hoar Oak Water
- Porlock Marsh This coastal walk starts from Porlock and takes you along the boardwalk, showing you the strange and haunting landscape of Porlock Marsh with great views out to sea.
- Simonsbath and Wheal Eliza The route starts at the car park in Simonsbath and takes you along the beautiful upland valley of the River Barle to the mysterious Wheal Eliza.
- Tarr Steps This circuit crosses the River Barle on the famous clapper bridge Tarr Steps and follows the banks of the Barle through woodland and meadows, designated as a National Nature Reserve.
https://exmoorwalks.org/explorers
Long Distance Routes
Some of the UK's finest long distance routes pass through Exmoor National Park. These well planned and waymarked trails are perfect for exploring in sections or as part of a longer walking trip.
- The Coleridge Way
- The South West Coast Path
- The Two Moors Way
- The Tarka Trail
https://exmoorwalks.org/long-distance-routes
Explore Moor
Car free, Care free Exmoor This section provides you with information, inspiration and ideas to explore the Exmoor National Park without the car. Whether you are looking to access the moors for some outdoor fun, explore the spectacular Exmoor coast, or visit one of Exmoor’s famous towns or villages, you can do so without the hassle of the car.