Good Easy Walks on Exmoor and The Quantocks
Our closest walks are a lovely circular forest walk through a disused quarry in our village, or nearby Willett Hill has lovely forest walks too. Ask us when you are here for directions and we'll give the What3Words location as neither are clearly marked.
There's so much choice for walks on Exmoor it's difficult to know where to begin! We are very lucky to have Exmoor on our doorstep with over 1000km of footpaths and bridleways, through oak woodlands, alongside tumbling rivers, open heather-covered moorland and dramatic coast, the variety is endless.
Tarr Steps has an easy circular walk with good pub - a good choice for families with young children. We love Simonsbath and Withypool, also walks along the river and both are good for safe paddling. You could walk a bit of the SW coastal path at beautiful Bossington, or visit Horner Woods, Lorna Doone Valley or Heddon's Mouth. Nearby Wimbleball Lake has easy walks too and lots of good picnic spots. Dunkery Beacon is the highest point in Somerset, a fairly easy walk to the top with fantastic views, but don't do it in high winds as it can be bracing! The National Trust has also good lists of walks on their website. We haven't been to Heddon's Mouth yet, but that one is also high on our 'must visit list' and once we do, we'll get the photos up on Instagram. If you don't follow us, please do, we post on stories most days.
We are also close to The Quantock Hills, a 20 minute drive away with lots of easy and stunning walks, and good pubs for when you're finished! The Quantocks also has ancient woodlands, wild ponies and far reaching views over the Bristol Channel to Wales.
There's so much choice for walks on Exmoor it's difficult to know where to begin! We are very lucky to have Exmoor on our doorstep with over 1000km of footpaths and bridleways, through oak woodlands, alongside tumbling rivers, open heather-covered moorland and dramatic coast, the variety is endless.
Tarr Steps has an easy circular walk with good pub - a good choice for families with young children. We love Simonsbath and Withypool, also walks along the river and both are good for safe paddling. You could walk a bit of the SW coastal path at beautiful Bossington, or visit Horner Woods, Lorna Doone Valley or Heddon's Mouth. Nearby Wimbleball Lake has easy walks too and lots of good picnic spots. Dunkery Beacon is the highest point in Somerset, a fairly easy walk to the top with fantastic views, but don't do it in high winds as it can be bracing! The National Trust has also good lists of walks on their website. We haven't been to Heddon's Mouth yet, but that one is also high on our 'must visit list' and once we do, we'll get the photos up on Instagram. If you don't follow us, please do, we post on stories most days.
We are also close to The Quantock Hills, a 20 minute drive away with lots of easy and stunning walks, and good pubs for when you're finished! The Quantocks also has ancient woodlands, wild ponies and far reaching views over the Bristol Channel to Wales.
Easy Family Walks
Woodland WalksThere are beautiful ancient woodlands both on Exmoor and The Quantocks. These woodlands are just a mile away in our village where there is miles of footpath in a disused quarry.
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Valleys of ExmoorSimonsbath and Withypool have beautiful easy footpaths along the river. Take a picnic and your camera, it's really gorgeous here.
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The South West Coast PathThe footpath above Bossington Beach has amazing views. The Exmoor coast is stunning, some parts are more challenging than others! The SW coast path starts here so pack your boots if you're keen!
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