From Watercolours, acrylics and, her favourite medium Oils, Ann captures the atmosphere of the day with her artworks. Preferring to paint 'en plein air’ Ann admits there is no better way to capture the scene than being there in person. Her art shows this with atmosphere and light, saying even on an overcast day there can be contrasts.

Ann can often be seen setting up her easel at various locations around Exmoor National Park. Exmoor itself offers so many different challenges with landscapes, seascapes and wildlife.

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Each day you will visit a different painting location. Everything is included from full board, tuition, lunch and drinks throughout the day. The holidays are relaxed and informal with small groups. You will be sure to have a lot of fun. Guests need to bring their own art materials. Easels, boards & chairs are available.

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Parracombe is hosting its first arts and literary festival, including workshops, walks, talks, theatre, music and film, all taking place between the two bank holidays in May. Highlights include Daily Telegraph writer Eleanor Steafel talking about her ABC of cookery, author Luke Aylen is part of our writer's workshop, unpacking the three big components for fiction writing: setting, characters, and plot-types while Annie Garthwaite discusses her novel 'Cecily', focussing on one of England's greatest medieval women. There's plenty more on the schedule, too. Don't miss it. Tickets range from £15 to free

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The walk goes beside the river Exe climbing to a viewpoint with views of moorland and Exe Cleeve. Walk to the top of the farm including an ancient standing stone. Walking back to farmhouse takes in silage fields or ewes with lambs, cows with calves depending on the time of the year, plus the top sheds for housing cattle. Finish at the sheep shed and holiday cottages and ending with tea and cake in the garden. Great for families!

Distance: 2 miles
Difficulty: Moderate walk
Dogs: Welcome on a lead

Booking info

Please note that all of our walks are free but you can opt to purchase tickets for £5 or £10 to support the organisation and delivery of the walk.
Book online at Westermill Farm Guided Walk - Exmoor Walks (exmoorsociety.com)

Or visit our office at 23 Fore Street Dulverton Somerset TA22 9EX, or call us on 01398 323335

Office opening hours; Monday to Thursday, 10am to 4pm

01398 323335 karen.cunningham@exmoorsociety.com