A 4 mile circular walk (c. 2½ hours) through the ages, from the outskirts of Dunster village up to Bat’s Castle with amazing views of moorland, coast and woodland. First Wednesday of the month: April - October 2025.11am start from Dunster National Park Centre, TA24 6SE

Booking advisable: click on the booking link or call Dunster National Park Centre on 01643 821835. Free event (donations welcome to CareMoor)
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Some steep inclines.
A moderate level of fitness required

Come along and experience Europe's First Dark Sky Reserve at the Exmoor Dark Sky Hub with locally based "Wild about Exmoor." Enjoy a 3 course meal, a short presentation and then a walk into the darkness. Complete with laser guided and telescopic observations. If it's cloudy we will use our Virtual Sky instead and stay in the warmth of the tearooms.

All abilities and experience are catered for.
Materials supplied, learn in a fun atmosphere with friendly tutor Chris Howe
£23 per person for each two-hour session.
Booking essential. Please contact Chris Howe for more information and to book:

Come and find out all about Exmoor Ponies and the work of the Exmoor Pony Centre, which is celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year. The talk is free but please book by calling the Exmoor National Park Centre, Lynmouth 01598 752 509.

Join a guided walk around Lynmouth to hear all about how this event unfolded and how it changed the village and the lives of those who lived there. A 2 hour on fairly even ground. Starts at Lynmouth National Park Centre. Booking advisable.2nd Tues of the month - 8 Apr; 13 May; 10 June; 8 July; 12 Aug, 9 Sept; 14 Oct.

A very interesting, informative & interactive talk & Slide show by Andrew Turner from Red Stag Safaris. Light refreshments provided.

Join a guided walk leader and explore the picturesque streetscape and surroundings of Dunster village.
A 2 hour guided walk around a village steeped in history.

Fortnightly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month April - October

11am start from Dunster National Park Centre TA24 6SE
Booking advisable. Free event with - donations welcome to our CareMoor for Exmoor scheme supporting heritage, nature and access projects on Exmoor.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more info ask at our Dunster National Park Centre, 01643 821835.

Photo: Nina Dodd

Come and meet one of our engineers,  hear about how the Cliff Railway works, find out when, how and why it was built.  We start with a talk and film show and then move on to a tour of the bottom station, to see how it works in real time.  Loads of opportunities to ask questions.  Price includes a free souvenir guide and return travel on the Cliff Railway. £15 per person.  Booking essential 01598 753486

Community Beach Clean of Porlock Pebble Ridge and Marsh. Coffee and cake will be served in the car park before heading to the Pebble Ridge. Litter pickers, gloves and bags will be provided. Please come and help with our spring clean of this important SSSI. Supported by the National Trust and Exmoor National Park.

A very interesting, informative & interactive talk & Slide show by Andrew Turner from Red Stag Safaris. Light refreshments provided.

Tea Tasting Event with Exmoor Tea Co.– drop in and sample some Award Winning Teas and chat to Rachel McDonald the co-founder about the blends and how to make the perfect brew.

Join a local bird enthusiast on a guided walk around South Hill and Varle Hill, near Dulverton.
Discover which warblers make Exmoor their home in Spring and how to identify them. Some species you might spot include Willow Warbler, Stonechat, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Whitethroat, Linnet & Meadow Pipet.
This walk is ideal for beginners and those with some knowledge of birds.
Booking essential, for more info contact: Dulverton National Park Centre on 01398 323841.
Tickets £5 with proceeds going to CareMoor for Exmoor supporting heritage, nature and access projects on Exmoor.

Iron mined in the Brendons in the 19c was transported to Watchet on a well-engineered railway. This is a three hour walk from Ralegh's Cross Inn, exploring old Brendon Village, the iron mines, the Winding house and the remains of the mineral railway still visible in the Brendon Hills. It includes part of the Incline: steep, spectacular, but optional.

Join a guided walk leader and explore the picturesque streetscape and surroundings of Dunster village.
A 2 hour guided walk around a village steeped in history.

Fortnightly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month April - October

11am start from Dunster National Park Centre TA24 6SE
Booking advisable. Free event with - donations welcome to our CareMoor for Exmoor scheme supporting heritage, nature and access projects on Exmoor.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more info ask at our Dunster National Park Centre, 01643 821835.

Photo: Nina Dodd

Come and Stargaze with us and Space Detectives @ the Poltimore Observatory in North Molton. Experience the darkness of Exmoor skies, enhance your knowledge and have the opportunity to look through and observe the heavens with the observatory telescopes. In the event of cloudy skies, all is not lost as we will include star hopping using a virtual sky as well as take you on a space related journey using our Virtual Reality headsets.

A traditional farmers market where you will discover a whole host of artisans and producers from across Exmoor, Devon and Somerset, as well as hot and cold refreshments and live music!  An unmissable monthly summer event.

Visit sites of historical interest and explore hidden parts of the village’s past.
A 2-hour guided walk
around the village.

Meet outside Porlock Village Hall TA24 8QD at 10am for a 10:15am start
For more info and to book: Porlock Information Centre Tel: 01643 863150
Free event - with donations welcome to CareMoor for Exmoor and Porlock Information Centre