Approximately two-thirds of Exmoor National Park lies in Somerset with
the remaining third in North Devon. Exmoor's stunning landscape includes
heather moorland, spectacular coastline and secluded valleys.
Attractions in Exmoor include the charm of the many pretty villages along
the coast such as Selworthy, Allerford, Bossington, and the charming old
fishing village of Porlock.
On the edge of Exmoor do not miss the historic Dunster castle and it's subtropical
gardens, set on a hill it offers fantasic views across Exmoor
One of the main attractions in Exmoor is the wonderfully diverse wildlife.
Apart from the famous Exmoor ponies, look out for red deer, and bats and
badgers as dusk arrives. There are more than 80 resident species of birds
and many more visiting birds and passing migrants.
In the spring walk through woodland glades carpeted in bluebells. in the
summer the moors are sea of purple heather.
The spectacular red and gold shades of the woodlands in autumn are equally
stunning.
Exmoor and Somerset Attractions:
Atlantis Adventure Park
Clovelly
Cobbaton Combat Collection
Dartington Crystal
Exmoor Zoological Park
Funder Zone
Ilfracombe Princess
Lynton Cliff Railway
Quince Honey Farm
Tarka Trail Cycle Hire
The Big Sheep
The Gnome Reserve & Wild Flower Garden
The Milky Way Adventure Park
Watermouth Castle
West Somerset Railway
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