Exmoor National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
area of hilly open moorland in west Somerset and north Devon in South West England
About Exmoor National Park
For many R.D. Blackmore's novel,Lorna Doone, set aboutBrendoninDevonandOareinSomersetprovides an extra appeal for the park,- as do associations with the poet, Coleridge. Exmoor earned National Park status in 1954 and is named after its main river, the River Exe, whose source is nearSimonsbath,Somerset. Most of the 267 square miles (693 km²) of Exmoor is open heath and moorland. The highest point on Exmoor is Dunkery Beacon, at 1704 ft (519 m), also the highest point inSomerset. Exmoor has 34 miles (55 km) of dramatic coastline including the highest sea cliffs inEngland. TheSouth West Coast Pathpasses along these cliffs and was voted Britain's favourite trail in 2006. Some moors are covered by a variety of grasses and sedges, while others are dominated by heather. Land is mainly used for l
Top Attractions in Exmoor National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Exmoor National Park:
- ★A39
- ★Doone Valley
- ★Dunkery Beacon
- ★Tarr Steps
- ★Valley of Rocks (Devon)
- ★Watersmeet (Devon)
Where to Stay in Exmoor National Park
- 🏨Cloud Farm Campsite
- 🏨Coleridge Way Holiday Cottages
- 🏨Heddon's Gate Hotel
Exmoor National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: