Somerset Walks
Set in the heart of Exmoor in Somerset, the walks around Exford explore a landscape of rolling hills, river valleys, and scattered woodland.
These walks follow a mix of riverside paths and higher ground, with changing views as the terrain rises and falls.
The shorter walk follows the River Exe and part of the Exe Valley Way, while the longer route extends further into the surrounding hills, including climbs over Room Hill and Lyncombe Hill.
Both walks begin and end in Exford, with The Crown Hotel and the Exmoor White Horse Inn offering a convenient stop before or after your walk.
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Walk information
The route follows part of the Exe Valley Way, tracing the early course of the River Exe as it winds through the village and nearby valleys.
Local pubs at the start and finish make this walk a pleasant outing for a few hours of countryside exploring.
Walk information
This longer walk from Exford winds through some of the upper reaches of Exmoor, combining riverside paths, open hills, and scattered woodland.
The River Exe threads through the landscape and a few hills provide some steeper climbs and views across the rolling moor.
The route also follows part of the Exe Valley Way and offers pubs at the start and end for well earned refreshments.
Refreshments:
The Crown Hotel, Exford
Exmoor White Horse Inn, Exford
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