Romantic Escapes in Devon - Exmoor National Park - Exploration of Beauty

Located in the Devon and Somerset counties ofcountry Way and the Exmoor Cycling Route. Park
England's tranquil south west, the Exmoor Nationalauthorities have also developed a comprehensive
Park offers visitors 267 square miles of some ofcycling code of conduct to make the park cycling
Britain's most enchanting countryside. With stunningexperience something that all can enjoy.
landscapes ranging from the vast, bleak moors to theClimbing is fast becoming one of the park's most
highest sea cliffs in England, Exmoor has somethingenjoyable activities and the number of climbing
for everyone and also offers a range of outdoor andenthusiasts has increased since the completion of the
nature activities.park's indoor climbing centre. Those who prefer to
Walking and hiking is one of the park's most popularclimb outdoors can choose between the daunting sea
activities and there are over 620 miles of walkwayscliffs, which include the 1,043ft high Great Hangman,
and footpaths within the park. All routes are properlyand Dunkery Beacon which, at 1,704ft high, is the
signposted and visitors can avail themselves of mapspark's highest point.
and audio downloads that will help them navigate theExmoor Park also offers its visitors excellent horse
park. One of the most popular walks is The Coleridgeriding facilities and guests can either hire horses or
Way, which traces the footsteps of Romantic poetponies from the local riding schools or bring their own
Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Walkers could also glimpsehorses with them as they can now be
some of the park's splendid wildlife, including the rareaccommodated within the park. Most walking
Exmoor ponies and red deer.pathways are also bridleways and, in total, there are
Both sea and freshwater fishing are also available toover 300 miles of horse riding trails available to riders.
Exmoor visitors, who can choose between first-rateThe park is also the location for several organised
fishing locations like the River Exe and the East Lyn.horse riding activities, including the Golden Horseshoe
The amateur angler can expect to catch cod, whitingEndurance Ride.
and skate off the park's coast, and the park'sAn abundance of accommodation is offered around
website offers information on how to obtain rodExmoor Park including self catering holiday cottages,
licenses. Canoeing is also an option, and lessons andBed & Breakfasts and delightful country inns and
guided tours are available on the parks many lakeshotels. Holiday parks that offer caravan rentals,
and rivers.camping grounds and wonderfully atmospheric
Cycling is another of the park's popular activities andcountry houses are alternative accommodation
there are both mountain and road biking routesoptions. Restaurants and welcoming pubs are also
available. The park also showcases organized eventsfound in the villages that dot the landscape and
like the Exmoor Explorer Mountain Bike Marathon and,should be taken advantage of whenever possible.
for road cyclists; available trails include the West