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 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 6 August 2024
Westermill Farm Guided Walk
- Start time: 2:00 pm
- Distance: 1.5 - 2 miles (2 to 2.5 hours)
- Difficulty: Moderate walk with some steep sections
- Dogs: Welcome on a 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 1 September 2024
Culbone Church September Service
- Start time: 9:30 am
- Distance: 4 miles
- Difficulty: Easy but a few short steep slopes
- Dogs: Yes, on 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 12 October 2024
Autumn Foraging – a Plant and Fungi ID walk
- Start time: 3:00 pm
- Distance: 2 miles (approximately)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dogs: Yes, on 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
