The notebook of Exmoor
Breathe wider facing the sea.
National park of moors, valleys, cliffs, villages and panoramic roads between Somerset and north Devon.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Nature · Countryside · Coast
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Exmoor
National park of moors, valleys, cliffs, villages and panoramic roads between Somerset and north Devon.
Valley of Rocks, Dunster Castle and Tarr Steps give Exmoor's most telling landmarks. Together, they form a destination where natural spaces, the countryside and the coastline meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: narrow roads and plateau weather. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. However, some sites require more walking, elevation or preparation.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Valley of Rocks
- Dunster Castle
- Tarr Steps
Before you choose
- Car required
- Close roads
- Meteorology
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Coastal valley
Valley of Rocks
At the Valley of Rocks, the cliffs of Exmoor are carved in an amphitheater above the sea, with tormented rocks and goats sometimes visible on the slopes. The coastal path gives very open views, but interest also comes from the rapid changes between grass, dark stone and marine horizon.
Coastal villages
Lynton and Lynmouth
Lynton and Lynmouth form a duo with contrasts: two villages connected by the slope, linked by the look on the water and coastal architecture. The charm arises from the daily detail, from the facades to the docks, and the way the views follow each other. We cross them better by taking the rhythm of the coast.
Castle
Dunster Castle
Dunster Castle is a major landmark, structuring the village without visually dominating it. The exploration of the surroundings, then of the rooms, allows to understand the scope of the site beyond a single image. The subjects and views of the campaign change markedly according to the hour.
Old bridge
Tarr Steps
Tarr Steps connects nature and walking: water, old passages, no stone and surrounding relief form a short but very anchored experience. The bridge becomes a breathing step between more exposed terrain areas. The geography of the Exmoor is perceived without overbidding.
Practical tips
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