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The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature has reported back on its brief to develop recommendations to achieve a more active, healthier country and improve the extent and quality of access to nature for everyone.

The rivers of Exmoor are fairly full and the ground is absolutely saturated, making life difficult for the farming community and its livestock, yet the constant rain can unexpectedly benefit some wildlife, particularly in the floodplain within the Porlock Vale.

Local MP Rachel Gilmour, has written to the Minister for Housing and Planning requesting that he look into the merits of including swift bricks in new builds.

We are delighted to share that our 2026 Exmoor Review has arrived!

We want to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers who guided walks for The Exmoor Society this year.

Bus services are limited in many of the UK's National Parks and, despite being one of the most popular days for visiting, Sunday services are particularly scarce.

The wooded landscape of the British Isles is characterised by several kinds of tree, but one genus typifies our countryside - the oak. 

Gile Roberts, an Exmoor Society member whose family have lived outside Dulverton for many years, joined our Meadows Day celebrations this year and was inspired to write this essay for us. 

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2025 AGM. It was great to meet up with members and to celebrate the winners of our annual awards and competitions.

Congratulations to Keiran Ash of Ash Agri – winner of the 2025 Pinnacle Youth Award!