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Information about Exmoor
Exmoor National Park, which straddles the border between Somerset and Devon, is one of the most peaceful and unspoilt landscapes in England, a place of open heather moorland, deep wooded valleys and a magnificent coastline where the moor meets the sea.
Exmoor is famous for its wildlife. The hardy Exmoor ponies roam freely across the moorland, and the park is home to the largest herd of wild red deer in England. Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor, offers sweeping views across the Bristol Channel to Wales on a clear day.
The coastline is spectacular, with some of the highest sea cliffs in England. The twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth are linked by a remarkable Victorian cliff railway powered entirely by water, and nearby the Valley of Rocks, with its dramatic rock formations and feral goats, is one of the most striking landscapes in the area. Further east, Porlock and the tiny harbour of Porlock Weir are full of charm.
Exmoor’s villages and small towns are a delight to explore. Dunster, with its medieval castle and historic yarn market, is one of the best preserved villages in England, while Tarr Steps, an ancient stone clapper bridge across the River Barle, is a lovely spot for a riverside walk. The area is also closely associated with R D Blackmore’s novel Lorna Doone, and visitors can still walk through the Doone Valley today.
Exmoor was the first International Dark Sky Reserve in Europe, making it a superb place for stargazing. Whether you are looking for a walking holiday, a wildlife break, a coastal escape or simply a quiet retreat away from it all, Exmoor offers a wonderful choice of places to stay.