Places of Interest in Exmoor
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 pathprovides spectacular walking. Dunkery Beacon (1707 feet above sea level) is within four miles of Triscombe. 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 ten 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 also 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 particularly 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.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, all paper leaflets have been removed from our guest information room to reduce the risk of transmission and due to the leaflets now being inaccurate following likely changes to opening times and facilities on offer. The links to all attractions who had leaflets with us are listed below so you are able to have the most up-to-date information available. Some attractions are listed in more than one category below. The links below are not exhaustive of all attractions available – if there are any which should be added, please let us know!
Please be aware that Triscombe Farm neither endorses any of the websites listed below, nor any link on those sites.
National Park
- Exmoor National Park
- Exmoor National Park Ranger Experience
- Visit Exmoor
- Visit Devon
- Somerset Tourism
- What’s on Exmoor
Local Exmoor Produce
Walking
- South West Coast Path
- Two Moors Way
- Tarr Steps on River Barle
- Lorna Doone Valley
- Valley of the Rocks
- Quantock Hills
Animals/Safari
- Red Stag Safari
- Exmoor Wildlife Safaris
- Exmoor Pony Society
- Exmoor Pony Centre
- West Anstey Farm Stables
- Birds of Prey Centre (Bossington)
- Exmoor Hawk and Owl Centre
- Tropiquaria
- Exmoor Zoo
- Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park
- Longleat Safari Park
- West Anstey Farm Stables – 01398 314354
- Animal Farm
- Ilfracombe Aquarium
National Trust/Historic Attractions
- Historic Dunster Castle + Watermill
- West Somerset Steam Railway
- Tarr Steps on River Barle
- Lorna Doone Valley
- Valley of the Rocks
- Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway
- Cleeve Abbey and Washford Mill
- Clovelly
- Cheddar Gorge
- Wookey Hole Caves
- English Heritage
- The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens
- Explore N. Devon – NT
- Tiverton Castle
- Arlington Court
- HHA – Historic Houses and Gardens
- Horse-Drawn Barge – Tiverton Canal Co
Culture and Museums
- Minehead Museum
- Shakespeare Glass and Arts
- John Leach Pottery
- Brown Forrest Smokery
- English Heritage
- The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens
- Coates English Willow
- Muchelney Pottery
- Jane Austen Centre
- Fleet Air Arm Museum
- Lynton and Barnstaple Railway
- Helicopter Museum – Weston-Super-Mare
- Discover – The Museum of Somerset
- Dartington Crystal
- Bridgwater Blake Museum
- Discover Bygones
Gardens
- English Heritage
- East Lambrook Manor Gardens
- The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens
- HHA – Historic Houses and Gardens
- Castle Hill Gardens
- The Walled Gardens of Cannington
- RHS Garden – Rosemoor
Villages
Outdoor Activities
- Exmoor Adventures
- Wimbleball Lake
- Channel Adventure
- Rock and Rapid Adventures – Climbing and Coasteering
- Skirmish Outdoor Activity Centre – Paintballing
- Go-Ape!
- Learn to Surf – Surf South West
- Tunnels Beaches
Family Attractions
- West Somerset Steam Railway
- Quince Honey Farm
- Regal Theatre, Minehead
- Clovelly
- Exmoor Zoo
- Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park
- Longleat Safari Park
- Cheddar Gorge
- Wookey Hole Caves
- Brean Leisure Park
- Watermouth Castle
- Woodlands Family Park
- Crealy
- Go-Ape!
- Diggerland
- Horse-Drawn Barge – Tiverton Canal Co
Cider/Food and Drink
- Rich’s Cider
- Perry’s Somerset Cider
- Home Farm – Tea Room and Garden
Please see our ‘Places to Eat’ page for more food and drink outlets.
Arts and Entertainment
Shopping
- Clarks Village
- There are also several towns locally offering shopping opportunities
Further Afield