An Exploration of Moorland Archaeology – Farley Water and Hoaroak Water
Date: 9 September 2025
Start time: 10:30 am
Distance: 6 KMs, on moorland (it may feel like more!)
Difficulty: Moderate
Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Key Information:
Join Walk Leaders Kimberley Coleman and Rob Wilson-North from the ENPA to explore Moorland Archaeology through Farley Water and Hoaroak Water.
Kimberley Colman is the Heritage Ranger on the Exmoor Pioneers programme and will be leading a number of public archaeology projects over the next four years. This is a chance to find out more about what is planned and how you can be involved. Rob Wilson-North is Head of Access, Engagement & Estates and is also a landscape archaeologist.
Exmoor’s moorlands are incredibly rich in archaeological remains dating back 8000 years. This walk, led by two archaeologsts at Exmoor National Park, begins at Brendon Two Gates and heads out over the moors to track down a range of archaeological sites of all periods in the beautiful valleys of Farley Water and Hoaroak Water.
Start point: Brendon Two Gates, NGR: 276521, 143223
– Children over 12 welcome
– Dogs welcome on a lead
– Please bring your own packed lunch and drink
Photo credit to Stewart Wallis
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Please note that our walks have a fee for adults: £5 for members and £8 for non-members, while children can join for free. Your ticket purchase helps support the organisation and delivery of the walk.
