Ruth & Bob Brinkley
Triscombe Farm
Wheddon Cross
Exmoor
Somerset
TA24 7HA
UK
Places of Interest
Exmoor's Northern boundary stretches
for 34 miles from Combe Martin through Lynmouth
and Porlock to Minehead. It is England's highest
coastline and the coastal path provides spectacular
walking. Dunkery Beacon (1707 feet above sea level)
is within four miles. The gentle climb to the summit
gives panoramic views to Wales, Dartmoor and several
counties.
A drive or walk across the wild moorland is sure to be rewarded
with scenes of wild Exmoor ponies, cattle and sheep. In spring, walk or ‘park and ride’ to Snow Drop Valley three miles away. The National Park arrange guided walks throughout the summer. Riding stables are within a few miles.
The National Trust villages of Selworthy and Horner are picturesque. Enjoy a walk through Horner Woods, one of Britain’s ancient woodlands. There are mountain bike trails. Coarse and fly fishing are also available locally at Wimbleball and Clatworthy lakes, sea fishing on the coast is within eight miles.
Historic Dunster, overlooked by the Castle and with the ancient Yarn market, working water mill, Priory Church Gardens and every kind of gift shop and hostelry is well worth a visit. Dunster’s prosperity was based upon the cloth making and wool trade and today is a bustling village six miles from Triscombe Farm.
Special events, festivals and carnivals take place throughout the year. Dunster’s Country Fair at the end of July and Dunster by Candlelight in December are popular.
In the early May the traditional Hobby Horse entertains in Minehead in aid of local charities. Details of specific events are available from Exmoor National Park and can be found in the cottages.
