Experiencing Exmoor

With winter a distant memory(!) thoughts now turn to getting out and about and exploring beautiful Exmoor in the spring either on horse, bike or by car. An even better way of seeing the moor is by air. A neighbour of ours very kindly took me up in his 2 man plane a couple of years ago. Eddie keeps the plane in a barn and his field is where he takes off. Prehaps not the smoothest of runways and when I looked at the plane and saw how fragile it seemed, I did wonder whether my life insurance was up to date! However once we were in the air and flying across the moor and down the coast to Lynton (as opposed to Rio), everything was forgotten. The views were stunning and I think it was one of the best 2 hours I have ever spent.

However, if you don’t have a plane, walking is a wonderful way to spend a day. Derek took the dogs over to Molland Moor on Saturday and the photos are looking towards the distant hills of Dartmoor and some of the hounds and riders of the Devon and Somerset.

The Exmoor Perambulation is Exmoor's longest one day walking event and is held each year in June. The following information about the event is taken from Active Exmoor website.
This circular long distance walk, the Exmoor Perambulation, is a traditional walk dating back over 725 years. It's one of the most challenging walks in the Exmoor annual calendar and during the 31 miles of cross country walking you will be taking in breathtaking views and accessing parts of the National Park not normally open to the public. You will also be participating a bit of history!
Every June hundreds of people from around the country come together to tread the boundary of the old Royal Forest of Exmoor and pass through some unique areas of Exmoor not normally accessible to the public.
Started many years ago by Exmoor Youth Association, this event has been faithfully supported by a significant number of loyal volunteers without which the Perambulation would simply not exist.
Today the Perambulation of Exmoor Forest is organised annually by the Exmoor Tourist Association and the Exmoor National Park Authority.
This 31 mile walk is very challenging so training is highly recommended for the event, but it's well worth it as the views are spectacular across Exmoor National Park.
It's a huge achievement to complete the Perambulation but if it sound too much don't worry, there is also a half distance option. It starts at the same time and place as the main event but terminates at Check Point 5 (Picked Stones Lane) where you can enjoy our BBQ while waiting for our free mini bus service to take you to the finish at the Pinkery Centre.
For full details and to book your place visit www.exmoorperambulation.co.uk