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Exmoor is one
of Britain´s smaller National Parks, but it contains such a splendid
variety of coast and countryside that its very compactness becomes
one of its greatest assets. Majestic cliffs plunging into the Atlantic along Exmoor´s
northern coast are interrupted by gentle wooded valleys
carrying rivers from the high moorland down to sheltered
fishing coves. Take the South West Coast Path for
the ultimate in sea views.
Inland, rolling hills are grazed by sturdy Exmoor ponies,
horned sheep and the wild red deer that were introduced
in the 12th century, when Exmoor was a royal hunting
reserve.
The moorland itself is lighter and more colourful than
Dartmoor, its neighbour to the south.
For walkers, Exmoor offers 620 miles (1,000 km) of
footpaths in the varied, dramatic scenery of the high open moorland,
while the tamer perimeters of the park have everything from
traditional seaside entertainments to picturesque villages and
ancient churches. (Click
here to download walks
leaflets.)
All these and many more places are within easy reach from Ridlers
Park ...
Click
here for additional information
where to go and what to do.
Click
here for Exmoor panoramic views.
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