Down the Drain and into the River
Swap just one cleaning product to an environmentally friendly alternative to help protect our rivers
Protecting species-rich grasslands
Why we are advocating for GRH6 to remain part of the Sustainable Farming Incentive
Down the Drain and into the River
Swap just one cleaning product to an environmentally friendly alternative to help protect our rivers
Protecting species-rich grasslands
Why we are advocating for GRH6 to remain part of the Sustainable Farming Incentive
The Exmoor Society
Protecting and conserving one of the most beautiful and precious landscapes in England
We are the only membership organisation dedicated to Exmoor National Park.
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The Exmoor Society has had some extraordinary successes since it was founded in 1958
We work continuously to protect Exmoor’s unique landscapes, wildlife and heritage. From campaigning and research, to events, awards and outreach. We support local livelihoods and new businesses with our Pinnacle Award for young entrepreneurs, preserve Exmoor’s history through our archive, and provide opportunities for people to explore, better understand, and care for the National Park.
Our aim is to care for the scenic beauty, rich wildlife and historic heritage of Exmoor. Ensure Exmoor’s landscapes are passed on to future generations in as good or better condition than they are now;
Encourage people to appreciate our National Park – everyone has a right to enjoy Exmoor’s magnificent landscapes
- The Exmoor Society Trustees
Explore. Protect. Understand.
The Exmoor Society's walks, talks and events will bring you closer to Exmoor and what makes it so special.
Join us year-round for inspiring events – from expert talks and open days to family scavenger hunts and our Spring Conference. Discover Exmoor's landscape, history and nature in exciting new ways.
11 July 2026
10:00 am
Painting Exmoor: Art Exhibition
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12 August 2026
9:00 am
Exford Show
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21 August 2026
9:00 am
Dunster Show
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17 October 2026
10:00 am
The Exmoor Society AGM
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11 July 2026
10:00 am
Painting Exmoor: Art Exhibition
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12 August 2026
9:00 am
Exford Show
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21 August 2026
9:00 am
Dunster Show
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17 October 2026
10:00 am
The Exmoor Society AGM
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11 July 2026
10:00 am
Painting Exmoor: Art Exhibition
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12 August 2026
9:00 am
Exford Show
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21 August 2026
9:00 am
Dunster Show
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17 October 2026
10:00 am
The Exmoor Society AGM
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Explore Exmoor with our fantastic walks programme. Led by expert guides, they will help you discover more about Exmoor's landscape, history and nature throughout the year.
8 July 2026
10:00 am
Exmoor Mines, Simonsbath (car required)
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2 August 2026
9:45 am
West Somerset Mineral Line – Chargot Woods
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16 August 2026
10:30 am
Historic Walk around Luxborough using notes by EF Williams
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4 September 2026
10:00 am
The Lost Picturesque Landscape of Ada Lovelace
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8 July 2026
10:00 am
Exmoor Mines, Simonsbath (car required)
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2 August 2026
9:45 am
West Somerset Mineral Line – Chargot Woods
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16 August 2026
10:30 am
Historic Walk around Luxborough using notes by EF Williams
Find out more
4 September 2026
10:00 am
The Lost Picturesque Landscape of Ada Lovelace
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8 July 2026
10:00 am
Exmoor Mines, Simonsbath (car required)
Find out more
2 August 2026
9:45 am
West Somerset Mineral Line – Chargot Woods
Find out more
16 August 2026
10:30 am
Historic Walk around Luxborough using notes by EF Williams
Find out more
4 September 2026
10:00 am
The Lost Picturesque Landscape of Ada Lovelace
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Ways to support our work
There are many ways you can get involved with and support The Exmoor Society
From membership to donations and legacy
In the news
We were delighted to welcome some of Hope Bourne's Australian family - cousins on her father's side. They had made the journey to the UK and were keen to visit Exmoor to find out more about their extraordinary relative.
Over the last 6 months, the archive team have been working with a new group of volunteers on the first of our transcribing projects.
“Whan that Aprille with his shoures soote [showers sweet]…” So begins the Prologue to the Canterbury Tales, following thirty pilgrims from the Tabard Inn, Southwark, to Canterbury Cathedral – an 87 mile pilgrimage recently walked by Dame Sarah Mullaly to her Inauguration as Archbishop of Canterbury.