North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival

The North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival takes place from April 30th to May 8th with over 70 guided walks to enjoy in the company of friendly and knowledgeable guides. The Dunkery Beacon provides the perfect bed and breakfast accommodation from which to enjoy the festival.

Several introductory walks are free but most walks range from £5-£6 for adults, £4-5 for children. The walks are not repeated during the festival and 65% of the walks are new, to give the regulars something fresh. There are 73 walks to choose from, giving a good range of lengths and difficulty each day.

This year the festival includes half-day walks, some with special interest such as looking out for red deer and Exmoor ponies. Others will suit children such as the rock pool ramble on Croyde beach or the narrow-gauge train ride at Parracombe.

There are plenty of midrange walks and some longer walks are included providing a challenge for those who want to get their heart pumping. Please remember that a 9 or 10 mile walk with our hills is enough for the best of us, assuming you want to be fit enough to walk the next day!

There are several 'special' walks this year, including flying a Harris hawk, tracking with a local expert, 'gourmet' walks, photography walks, red deer and pony hunt walks, map-reading and the ever-popular Lundy Island. Some of the well-known landowners are guiding on their patch to give you that extra insight. This includes welcoming back the Hon. John Rous, owner of Clovelly Estates with a walk taking in the village, coast, woods and farmland.

Comfortable beds, log fire, hearty breakfasts and beautiful countryside to walk in - the perfect combination for a relaxing break.