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Barkham is centrally located within the North Devon area, giving easy access to all amenities. Offering many outdoor recreational activities, such as walking the high moors or the deep valley's. Horse riding, golf, swimming and fishing are all available nearby. A variety of theatres, cinemas, museums and art galleries are situated in the nearby towns and villages. |
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wide expanses of wild heather | |
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deep wooded coombes of ancient oak forest | |
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a majestic coastline with the highest sea cliffs in the country | |
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quiet coves and beaches | |
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herds of wild red deer and Exmoor ponies | |
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some 600 miles of way-marked walks. | |
| Throughout the year, you can enjoy a special Exmoor
experience... crisp Winter days and roaring log fires; February's drifts of snowdrops; picnics in cool shady woods beside clear streams; rock pools on a hot summers day; rolling moors cloaked in purple heather and yellow gorse; the crescendo of Autumn colour from the beech trees and hedges. There's plenty to do, so treat yourself to a holiday in one of our homes, cottages or superb camp-sites. Members of the Exmoor Holiday Group pride themselves in quality accommodation, comfort, good food and a friendly, helpful service. Take an opportunity to relax, unwind and enjoy this peaceful haven. |
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Horner Water |
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| Activities....Something
for Everyone Exmoor's coast and countryside offers so much that you will want to return again and again! |
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Discover the abundant wildlife: Exmoor is home to wild deer, the unique, rugged Exmoor ponies and wonderful birdlife. | |
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Walking...... on the moors, in the valleys or along the coast, there are over 600 miles of way marked paths to try. | |
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Riding.... Exmoor offers some of the best riding in England. | |
Riding on Dunkery. |
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Just tour by car and explore the country lanes and coastal roads, visit the historic villages and their pubs and shops. | |
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See the places made famous by R.D. Blackmore's classic tale of "Lorna Doone". | |
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Re-live Exmoor's history: Prehistoric barrows and stone circles, an ancient "clapper" bridge, medieval villages, mines and museums. | |
Hardy Exmoor Ponies |
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Cycling... ride the Tarka Trail, or just tour the country lanes, but look out for Porlock Hill!! | |
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Fishing.....in the sea, rivers, reservoirs or stocked ponds. | |
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Visit the many beautiful National Trust properties, including Dunster castle. | |
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Travel back in time.....treat yourself to a ride on the West Somerset steam train. | |
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Family attractions for all weather. Spend a day at one of the wildlife & farm animal centres, experience heart stopping displays of birds of prey, cuddle a tarantula or take a dusk safari to seek out the Red Deer. | |
Deer on Ley Hill |
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Barkham, Sandyway, South Molton, N.Devon, EX36 3LU
Telephone: 01643 831370 (International: 44 1643 831370)
Fax: 01643 831370 (International: 44 1643 831370)
email us at: adie.exmoor@btinternet.com
We are grateful to the following photographic
contributors:
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