Walks Programme
The Exmoor Society is now a major provider of guided walks on Exmoor with a programme that runs from April 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 for children and a small charge for adults.
Upcoming Walks:
Walk on 24 April 2025
Cutcombe & Saxon Harepath Guided Walk
- Start time: 10:00 am
- Distance: 5 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 26 April 2025
Hawkridge & Anstey Common Guided Walk
- Start time: 10:30 am
- Distance: 6 miles
- Difficulty: Strenuous
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 10 May 2025
The Lost Village of Clicket – Explore back 150 Years
- Start time: 10:30 am
- Distance: 3 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 11 May 2025
Coastal Walk from Bossington to Porlock with Nigel Phillips
- Start time: 10:00 am
- Distance: 3 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 18 May 2025
West Somerset Mineral Line – Raleghs Cross Long Walk
- Start time: 9:45 am
- Distance: 7 miles
- Difficulty: Strenuous
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 3 June 2025
West Somerset Mineral Line – Chargot Woods Walk
- Start time: 9:45 am
- Distance: 2 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 5 June 2025
Around the Chains Guided Walk
- Start time: 10:00 am
- Distance: 6 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 20 June 2025
Hawkcombe Wood Heath Fritillary Butterflies and Woodland Management
- Start time: 1:00 pm
- Distance: 3 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 16 July 2025
West Somerset Mineral Line Bus Trip
- Start time: 9:30 am
- Distance: 1 mile collectively
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dogs: Not allowed
Walk on 20 July 2025
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 20 July 2025
Ancient sites and paths of Luccombe followed by their annual Scarecrow Service (optional)
- Start time: 12:00 pm
- Distance: 3 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate - All on good paths and tracks, one proper hill
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 6 August 2025
Exmoor Mines, Simonsbath (car required)
- Start time: 10:00 am
- Distance: 4 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 7 August 2025
Simonsbath and the Barle Valley
- Start time: 10:00 am
- Distance: 5 miles
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 17 August 2025
Porlock Weir and Ada Lovelace’s Woodlands followed by their annual open-air service on the Harbourside (optional)
- Start time: 3:30 pm
- Distance: 3 miles
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate - All on good paths and tracks
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 26 August 2025
Westermill Farm Walk
- Start time: 2:00 pm
- Distance: 1.5 - 2 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate walk with some steep sections
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 6 September 2025
Hope Bourne Guided Walk in Withypool
- Start time: 10:30 am
- Distance: 3 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 7 September 2025
West Somerset Mineral Line – Raleghs Cross Long Walk
- Start time: 9:45 am
- Distance: 7 miles
- Difficulty: Strenuous
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 9 September 2025
An Exploration of Moorland Archaeology – Farley Water and Hoaroak Water
- Start time: 10:30 am
- Distance: 6 KMs, on moorland (it may feel like more!)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 11 September 2025
Larkbarrow and Three Combes Foot Guided Walk
- Start time: 11:00 am
- Distance: 4.5 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Walk on 10 October 2025
The Lost Picturesque Landscape of Ada Lovelace
- Start time: 10:00 am
- Distance: 4 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dogs: Welcome on a lead
