Walking Holiday-Exmoor
10th - 13th August 2026
Exmoor National Park comprises 267 miles of which two-thirds lies in West Somerset and one third in North Devon. Our three day break will give you the opportunity to explore the contrasting countryside with its deep wooded combes, farmland, grass and heather moors as well as the magnificent coastline.
Our walks in this interesting countryside will be between 4-8 miles.
We will be staying at the Simonsbath House Hotel which is located 5 miles from Exford and 10 miles from Lynmouth. The hotel has magnificent views over the River Barle Valley.
In this ten bedroom Country House Hotel we have available to us 10 hotel rooms and 3 cottages which are attached to the hotel and are ideal to share with friends or family. There is no single supplement if sharing a cottage.
www.simonsbathhousehotel.co.uk
Prices: 3 nights (Dinner Bed and Breakfast) £ 273:00 Single Supplement £45 pp
Packed lunch available if required £50 deposit payable to “Somer Valley Ramblers” (non refundable) by 1st March 2026
Further Information contact Sue Robinson
Final Payment Due 10th July 2026
SOMER VALLEY RAMBLERS
EXMOOR HOLIDAY
10TH - 13TH AUGUST 2026
DAY |
WALK |
DISTANCE |
WALK DESCRIPTION |
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Monday 10th August Start Time 12.30pm |
East Quantoxhead & Kilve |
4 Miles Circular |
This gentle walk takes you from East Quantoxhead and through to Kilve with lots of geological interest, local history and fantastic views. You walk across local farmland, along the Coastal Path and country lanes. There are no stiles with one slight uphill. Start Point- Court House Car Park, (next to the church) East Quantock Head TA5 1EJ Car Park Fee £1.50 cash donation Toilets at Kilve |
|
Tuesday 11th August Leave Hotel 10.00hrs |
Lorna Doone Valley |
8 Miles or 5 Miles Circular |
This walk explores the valley of Badgworthy Water and the combes and open moorland that surround it. It offers outstanding walking through rock-strewn streams, bracken covered combes and open moorland whilst also visiting Oare Church where in the novel Lorna Doone was shot. A shorter version of the walk is also available Start Point - EX35 6NU Car Park Fee £4 - National Trust members free Cafe |
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Wednesday 12th August Leave Hotel 10.00hrs |
Lynton Valley of the Rocks |
7 Miles Circular |
This walk takes us from Lynton through the Valley of the Rocks to Lee Abbey and then we follow through woodland before visiting Lee Bay and the scenic Valley of the Rocks before returning to Lynton Start Point - - EX35 6AR Car Park Fee £8.40 (All Day) -Bottom Meadow Car Park |
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Thursday 13th August Leave Hotel 10.00hrs |
Exford |
4 Miles Circular |
This walk takes you from the village of Exford along the River Exe , across farmland and up to open moorland with spectacular panoramic views. The walk is only 4 miles BUT is has one or two hills, there is only one stile. Start Point - TA24 7PP Exford Village Car Park Free |
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