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From high moorland to deep wooded valleys and the open coast -  find your perfect walk.

Specially selected to help you explore some of the best of Exmoor.

Tarr Steps

cross crystal waters over ancient stones

Porlock Marsh

fresh salt air and open skies

Dunster

Medieval charm and hidden history

Exmoor Explorer walks

Our Exmoor Explorer walks are a series of 10 shorter walks that showcase the best landscapes, wildlife and history that Exmoor has to offer.  Each route is easy to follow, with relatively gentle terrain and range from taking less than an hour to about two and a half hours for the longest.  You can view a video preview and access digital mapping for each route below.

Tough, water resistant route guides with added info for each walk a can be purchased online or from Exmoor National Park Centres at Dulverton, Dunster and Lynmouth.

We recommend the OS App from Ordnance Survey to use with these routes (it's free -  although you can pay for content as well)

Leaflets for all walks

UPDATE 10 Jan 25: Please note following Storm Darragh in December 2024 many Rights of Way on Exmoor, especially in wooded areas have been impacted.  Many paths in wooded areas remain blocked by fallen trees and may have trees still in a dangerous condition. Please take care if you are out and about and take note of any signage. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will update with more information as it becomes available.

  • Doone Valley
    Follow the valley of a small river known as Badgworthy Water, through fields, woodland and eventually moorland to the deserted medieval village of Badgworthy.
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  • Dunkery Beacon
    This route starts from the car park next to the bridge at the bottom of Dunkery Hill and takes you on a triangular route up to the summit of Exmoor’s highest point
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  • Dunster Village
    Starts from Dunster Steep car park next to the Dunster National Park Centre. From here it takes you past the castle and along to Gallox bridge then back through this beautiful village.
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  • Haddon Hill
    Begin at Haddon Hill car park in the south eastern corner of Exmoor. From here you head west up the hill to the top where you can enjoy amazing views.
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  • Heddon's Mouth
    Follow the little River Heddon as it tumbles through its deep valley to the wild smuggler's cove.
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  • Horner Woods
    This beautiful woodland walk starts from the National Trust car park, takes you along the eastern side of Horner Water, then crosses the stream and takes you up to a viewpoint over the wooded valley.
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  • Lynmouth and Watersmeet
    Enjoy a beautiful walk through the Lyn valley along the East Lyn river upstream to where it meets Hoar Oak Water
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  • Porlock Marsh
    This coastal walk starts from Porlock and takes you along the boardwalk, showing you the strange and haunting landscape of Porlock Marsh with great views out to sea.
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  • Tarr Steps
    Walk beside the River Barle as it flows through rich oak woodlands and under Exmoor’s famous clapper bridge
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  • Simonsbath and Wheal Eliza
    The route starts at the car park in Simonsbath and takes you along the beautiful upland valley of the River Barle to the mysterious Wheal Eliza.
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Exmoor Explorer Walks - an overview of the top shorter routes in Exmoor National Park