Walks Programme
The Exmoor Society is now a major provider of guided walks on Exmoor with a programme that runs from March to December. Walks start from different locations across Exmoor and are of different lengths and on a wide variety of themes.
On our walks you can:
- Discover prehistoric sites
- Hear about figures from literature and the arts and see the landscapes that inspired them
- Explore the history of Exmoor settlements
- Learn about Exmoor’s flora and fauna
- Spot wildlife (hopefully, but no guarantee)
- Explore a new route or re-visit a favourite one
All the walks are set in stunning Exmoor landscapes. Do come along, learn something new and enjoy the company of a welcoming and knowledgeable guide.
The walks are led by volunteers who enjoy sharing their time, knowledge and passion for Exmoor. Members and non-members alike are welcome to join the walks which are free, although donations are very much appreciated.
Upcoming Walks:
Walk on 26 March 2024
*SOLD OUT* Discover Lichens and Mosses at Heddon Valley
- Start time: 2:00 pm
- Distance: 3 miles
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dogs: No dogs
Walk on 6 April 2024
*SOLD OUT* The Lost Village of Clicket – Explore back 150 Years
- Start time: 10:00 am
- Distance: 3 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 11 April 2024
Dulverton – Barle River, Weir and Leat Guided Walk
- Start time: 10:00 am
- Distance: 3.5 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 12 April 2024
Hope Bourne Guided Walk in Withypool
- Start time: 10:30 am
- Distance: 3 miles
- Difficulty: Stroll
- Dogs: Dogs welcome on a lead
Walk on 22 April 2024
Cutcombe & Saxon Herepath Guided Walk
- Start time: 10:30 am
- Distance: 5 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: on a lead
Walk on 2 May 2024
Around the Chains Guided Walk – 6 Miles Strenuous
- Start time: 10:00 am
- Distance: 6 miles
- Difficulty: Strenuous walk
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 3 May 2024
Westermill Farm Guided Walk
- Start time: 2:00 pm
- Distance: 2 miles (2 to 2.5 hours)
- Difficulty: Moderate walk
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 2 June 2024
Culbone Church Summer Service
- Start time: 9:30 am
- Distance: 4 miles
- Difficulty: Easy but a few short steep slopes
- Dogs: Yes, on lead
Walk on 12 June 2024
Ley Hill Medieval Settlement and Horner Wood
- Start time: 10:30 am
- Distance: 3 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate walk with some steep climbs
- Dogs: No dogs
Walk on 14 June 2024
Hawkcombe Nature Reserve Butterfly Walk – Suitable for Active Families
- Start time: 1:00 pm
- Distance: 3 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 6 July 2024
An Exploration of Driver and the Chains
- Start time: 10:30 am
- Distance: 3-4 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate walk
- Dogs: No dogs
Walk on 18 July 2024
Porlock’s Coastal Wildlife Guided Walk
- Start time: 10:00 am
- Distance: 3 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate walk
- Dogs: No dogs
Walk on 28 July 2024
Stoke Pero Lammas Service
- Start time: 2:00 pm
- Distance: 5.5 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate, one hill going and one steep descent on the return
- Dogs: Yes, on lead.
Walk on 8 August 2024
Ashcombe Gardens, Simonsbath, Wheal Eliza and Cow Castle
- Start time: 10:30 am
- Distance: 5 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 18 August 2024
Historic Walk around Luxborough using notes by EF Williams
- Start time: 10:30 am
- Distance: 2 1/4 miles
- Difficulty: Easy stroll with hills
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 23 August 2024
North Hill, Minehead with a Compass – Demonstrate Map & Compass Navigation
- Start time: 10:00 am
- Distance: 3-4 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 27 September 2024
Hope Bourne Guided Walk in Withypool
- Start time: 10:30 am
- Distance: 3 miles
- Difficulty: Easy walk
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 11 October 2024
Ashley Combe Landscape Restoration in Culbone Wood
- Start time: 10:00 am
- Distance: 3 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate walk
- Dogs: Dogs welcome on a lead
Walk on 1 November 2024
Larkbarrow Night Walk – Learn about the Night Sky
- Start time: 5:15 pm
- Distance: A short walk
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
