The Exmoor Society is an independent charity and membership organisation dedicated to protecting, conserving and promoting Exmoor and Exmoor National Park for the benefit of all.
The Society works to protect and conserve Exmoor through campaigning, planning work, research, publications, projects and public engagement. It also runs events and guided walks, supports awards and research, and helps people understand Exmoor’s landscape, wildlife, heritage and communities.
The Exmoor Society was founded in 1958 and has been working to protect and conserve Exmoor ever since.
You can join The Exmoor Society as a member and support its work caring for Exmoor National Park. Membership information and joining options are available on the Become a Member page.
You can support the Society by becoming a member, making a donation, leaving a legacy or supporting its wider fundraising work. More information is available on the Support Us page.
Yes. The Society is involved in planning matters across Exmoor National Park, from Local Plan policy to individual development proposals. It monitors planning applications and decides where its involvement can help protect Exmoor’s landscape and special qualities.
Yes. The Society is a major provider of guided walks on Exmoor, with a programme that typically runs from April to September. The walks explore different landscapes, themes and areas of the National Park. See the Walks Programme for details.
The Society hosts talks, open days, family activities and other events, as well as its annual Spring Conference. Current and upcoming activities are listed on the Events page.
Yes, but the archive is run by a small group of volunteers and is open by appointment. Please email info@exmoorsociety.com with your request before visiting.
The Society’s office and Resource Centre is at 34 High Street, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9DJ. The office is normally open Monday to Wednesday, 10am to 4pm, except Bank Holidays. If you are making a special visit, it is best to contact the Society first in case the office is closed for an event or other reason.
The Exmoor Review is the Society’s flagship journal. It has been published annually since 1959 and covers Exmoor’s landscape, people, history, wildlife and wider life of the National Park. More information is available on the Exmoor Review page.
Exmoor Studies is a series of publications examining subjects relevant to Exmoor and its national park designation in greater depth than a standard journal article allows. The series was launched in 2017. See the Exmoor Studies page for more information.