Local Attractions

Calling all adrenaline junkies, Exmoor Adventures offers a huge range of award winning outdoor activities and courses, suitable for all ages and abilities, within Exmoor, the Quantock Hills and North Devon. Try your hand at kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, archery, coasteering, orienteering, paddle boarding, raft building, tree climbing or for those of you who want to take it a little easier, why not hire an electric bike from them to explore the wonderful local areas.

If you fancy a coastal walk with a view, try the Porlock Weir to Culborne Church route via the South West Coastal path. 

There are spectacular views across the Bristol Channel on a clear day, and the route passes the romantic remnants of Lord Byron's daughter's gothic mansion, with tunnels carved out of the hillside by nineteenth-century Swiss mountaineers.

Culbone Church, is located in the village of Culbone in Somerset and is said to be the smallest parish church in England. The church, dedicated to the Welsh saint Beuno, has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building and the churchyard cross is Grade II*. The church is recorded in the Domesday Book.

Porlock is experiencing a foodie renaissance thanks to a community-led project to revive a tradition that once thrived here in the 1800s, by farming oysters in the bay. Harvesting native oysters died out in the 1890s due to overfishing but Porlock Bay Oysters are now back on the menu thanks to a team of volunteers coordinated by Tim Edwards and his daughter Fiona who has introduced Pacific oysters for a more sustainable supply of restaurant quality oysters all year round.

In just a few years since the project's inception, Porlock Bay oysters are attracting the attention of top chefs (inlcuding our very own Head Chef Miguel), the Food Standards Agency and consumers alike.

For a great family day out with a difference, with Owl & Hawk Flying Experiences, Pony Experience for young Children, Individual Horse Rides for Experienced Riders, Gentle Horse & Rider Workshop and more...

The zoo had in the past specialised in smaller animals, providing natural living spaces for many creatures no longer seen in the city zoos. Today, new exhibits exist for larger animals such as Puma, reindeer, maned wolves, meerkats, Cheetah, European wolves and to name but a few and of course the Exmoor beast! Sand Cats, Binturong, singing dogs, wolves, Carpathian lynx, Clouded leopards, many of whom are endangered in their habitat. The careful planting of shrubs and trees as they have matured, will keep you wondering what is next, providing a very relaxing and natural atmosphere.

Tucked away between the rolling hills of Exmoor, Wimbleball Lake boasts a large range of activities for families, couples and solo adventurers on and off the water. Choose between a variety of 2 hour Have a Go taster sessions in kayaking, paddleboarding, high ropes, archery, sailing and windsurfing or even a family canoe adventure.  Or you can hire our equipment for an hour or two! You can also get launch permits to use your own equipment.

Rather stay on dry land? Why not explore the 9 miles of footpaths surrounding the lake or venture off the beaten path on our new orienteering course! If you’re feeling peckish there is a café on site to satisfy your need for coffee or ice cream and plenty of beautiful spots for a picnic overlooking the water.

Exmoor Safaris by Exmoor people

"We will take you on a Safari over wild Exmoor to show you the rugged coastline, heather moors, steeply sloping combes with ancient woodland and fast flowing rivers. We believe you should enjoy your safari in comfort so we were the first operator to use a Land Rover Discovery which is more comfortable than the LR Defender used by most operators. Our Discovery 4 has air suspension giving a softer ride than the more rigid bumpy suspension in the Defender. There is air conditioning, more seating space and legroom and better visibility through larger windows compared to the Defender. The Discovery has the legendary off road ability of Land Rover combined with the comfort of a luxury car. We take smaller groups than some so passengers are not cramped. All seats are forward facing. We are fully licensed by West Somerset Council and insured – some operators are not – Beware!"

RSS is run by Andrew Turner, who is Somerset born and bred. His family have lived and farmed on Exmoor for over 200 years. Andrew is the guide who will use his local knowledge and experience gained from a lifetime on Exmoor to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife including the Exmoor Ponies, Red Deer and Birds of Prey. He will take you to remote places and to the best vantage points to enjoy the panoramic scenery, explain the geology, history and customs of the Moor. He will show you the bronze age settlements with their cairns, barrows and standing stones. You will ford rivers, see the Doone Valley and hear the tale of Lorna Doone. Learn about farming practices from someone who has actually worked on Exmoor Farms.