The Exmoor Scavenge
Head into the great outdoors and discover what is hiding beneath your feet, above your head or in front of your nose, all year round!
We can often forget to slow down and pay attention to what’s around us, to explore our curiosity or to learn more about the living things that we share our lives with. The Exmoor Scavenge is a way of taking time out to enjoy the natural world.
Based on Exmoor’s wonderful and varied landscapes the Exmoor Society are building a series of resources that will allow you to explore the national park on your own or with family or friends to find out more about the mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish, insects, plants and fungi that live here.
Moorland Scavenge
Visit Selworthy Beacon or head to the highest point on Exmoor – Dunkery Beacon. Discover the mystery of the most remote moor at Larkbarrow which is one of the best places to see stars.
Farmland Scavenge
Exmoor is covered in often ancient family farms and some have footpaths running through them which will allow you to see Exmoor’s native sheep, the Exmoor Horn, or Devon Red Cattle.
Coastal Scavenge
Walk up Bossington Hill or round the dramatic drop at Selworthy Beacon. Porlock Marsh is where the sea could no longer be restrained and… Or further west for Heddons Mouth.
Woodland Scavenge
Trail your way through Horner wood, that has some of the rarest lichens in England and the woods at New Invention take you close to the ancient iron age Mounsey Castle.
Rivers Scavenge
Cross the ancient Clapper Bridge at Tarr Steps, visit the saw mill at Simonsbath or play by the river at Withypool.
Don’t forget to take a photo and hashtag #Exmoorsociety!
If you are unable to get out and about to these places, don’t worry! – You can still learn more about species using an app called SEEK. You can use SEEK in your garden, park or walk to the shops! Read our guide on how to get set up and start using it today!
Don’t forget to follow the Exmoor Kindness Code when you are out and about exploring Exmoor!
