The Quantocks especially are a revelation that remain relatively undiscovered by people outside of the South West of England.
The first time we visited Minehead, we had a pasty, a look around the town, and drove off. The second time, we walked from Watchet, took a couple of photos of Owen Ward’s wonderful sculpture marking the start of the South West Coast Path, had a coffee, jumped on a bus, and returned to Watchet for a glass of cider…
Positioned right on the southern edge of the National Park, Dulverton calls itself ‘the gateway to Exmoor’. A small market town on the banks of the River Barle, this is a lively town with a strong community spirit, lots of independent shops, and a couple of very good places to eat. On the last Saturday of every month between April…
Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of those iconic landmarks that defines a destination.
In the distance, Dunster Castle and the wilder curves of Exmoor added a pretty-as-a-painting backdrop while weeks of rain turned the fields bordering the path into mini lakes, a haven for wildlife, sparkling in the sunshine.
Although Haddon Hill is one of high points of Exmoor National Park, getting to the trig point at its summit (355m) requires not a lot of effort…
Set in 50 acres of rolling Somerset countryside, Hestercombe House and Gardens is a feast for the senses at any time of year.
Follow in the footsteps of one of our greatest Romantic poets on The Coleridge Way – 51 miles through Somerset & Devon.
According to local folklore, a mighty dragon once terrorised the people of Somerset, its huge, winged frame darkening the skies between Wells, Dinder, and Shepton Mallet
Using ‘magic’ or ‘enchanting’ to describe bluebell woods feels as though it’s crossing into cliché territory, but it’s difficult not to. These are, after all, flowers whose alternative names include fairy flower, cuckoo’s boots, and witches’ thimbles.