Hiking & Walking
From favourite walking routes and points of interest to flora and fauna – all things connected with walking in the South West of England and beyond.
Walking in sludgy conditions was never an issue during all the years we lived in the Canary Islands and then Portugal, so we were a bit spoilt by conditions that, for most of the year, were walker-friendly. Ironically, in those locations it is summer which is the enemy of hikers. While we aren’t bothered about getting wet or tackling muddy…
The Quantocks especially are a revelation that remain relatively undiscovered by people outside of the South West of England.
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…
A circular walk from Lynmouth to the Valley of Rocks takes in the South West Coast Path, feral goats, unusual rock formations, an ancient valley, and rugged coastal views.
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.