Exmoor
Spectacular coastal views, deep wooded valleys, high sea cliffs and fast flowing streams all combine to form a rich and distinct mosaic
The total area of the Exmoor National Park is 692 km² (267 sq mi)
The highest point on Exmoor is Dunkery Beacon at 519 m (1,703 ft)
The highest cliff on mainland Britain is on Great Hangman near Combe Martin. The coastal hill is 318 m (1,043 ft) high, with a cliff face of 250 m (800ft)
Exmoor has the longest stretch of coastal woodland in England and Wales
The South West Coast Path, the longest way-marked walking route in England and Wales and starts in Minehead in Exmoor
Hiking Routes
Hiking Routes
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6.9 km (4.3 mi)
347 m (1,138 ft)
Easy (23/100)
2 ¼ hours
The Hangman Hills
7.5 km (4.7 mi)
322 m (1,056 ft)
Easy (24/100)
2 ½ hours
Countisbury & Watersmeet from Lynmouth
8.9 km (5.5 mi)
102 m (335 ft)
Moderate (26/100)
2 ½ hours
Porlock & Porlock Weir
8.6 km (5.3 mi)
424 m (1,391 ft)
Moderate (28/100)
2 ¾ hours
Culbone Church
9.7 km (6.0 mi)
343 m (1,125 ft)
Moderate (30/100)
3 hours
Selworthy Beacon Circuit from Bossington
12.0 km (7.5 mi)
302 m (991 ft)
Moderate (36/100)
3 ¾ hours
The Doone Valley from Malmsmead
13.0 km (8.1 mi)
277 m (909 ft)
Moderate (39/100)
4 hours
Wimbleball Lake
13.2 km (8.2 mi)
424 m (1,391 ft)
Challenging (41/100)
4 hours
Anstey Gate & Hawkridge from Tarr Steps
13.8 km (8.6 mi)
433 m (1,421 ft)
Challenging (43/100)
4 ¼ hours
Dunkery Beacon from Wheddon Cross
19.2 km (11.9 mi)
436 m (1,430 ft)
Hard (58/100)
5 ¾ hours
Chains circuit
Latest Articles
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Blorenge via Keeper's Pond
Follow the lower slopes of the isolated hill of Blorenge to Keeper's Pond before gently scaling the main ridgeline to the summit.
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Sugar Loaf
This quick walk offers a short and direct ascent of Sugar Loaf, positioned a few miles west of Abergavenny.
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Extended Beacons Horseshoe
A challenging Brecon Beacons walk visiting the summits of Corn Du, Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan-y-Big.
1 year ago • 17 views • 1 like
Waterfall Country
This brilliant circular walk provides a chance to see many of the waterfalls this area of the Brecon Beacons is well known for.
1 year ago • 46 views • 1 like
Pen y Fan
Pen y Fan, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park is the highest peak in south Wales, standing at 886 m (2,907 ft).
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Highest Peaks of the Brecon Beacons
This challenging walk takes the less traveled route up Corn Du to visit Pen y Fan, the highest point in the Brecon Beacons National Park.