Activities

There are many attractions in the area, ranging from the beautiful Exmoor countryside to picturesque local villages to golf courses and angling lakes. Some of them are described below:

Events

Exmoor

Exmoor National Park with its beautiful scenery

Places to note: Tarr Steps, Withypool and Dunkery Beacon. There are also dramatic views along the road across the moor on the way to the beaches of Woolacombe and Minehead.

Picturesque Villages

Including Bampton, Dulverton, Dunster, Exford, Wiveliscombe and Bickleigh.

Lakes and Reservoirs

Wimbleball Lake with its Angling and Water Sports Centre - Offering trout angling, sailing, windsurfing, rowing, kayaking and a boat hiring facilitity.

Clatworthy Reservoir - Offering rainbow and brown trout angling and walking.

Beaches

Including Dunster and Minehead.

Devon and Somerset Towns

Including Tiverton, Taunton, Barnstaple, Exeter and Bridgwater .

The Grand Western Canal and Country Park (including walks along the disused railway line between Bampton and Tiverton)

Local Fishing and Angling

Venues include:

Four Ponds, Shillingford - carp and coarse fishing

Wimbleball Lake – trout angling

Clatworthy Reservoir – rainbow and brown trout

Exebridge Exe Valley Fishery – fly fishing for trout

Oaktree Fishery - coarse fishing

Stafford Moor - a range of lakes and fish

Blakewell Fishery - water gardens and trout fishing in North Devon.

Walking

There are many places to walk – Popular walks include:

Exmoor National Park

The Two Moors Way

Wimbleball Lake

Clatworthy Reservoir (NB: no dogs)

Haddon Hill

Horse Riding

Outovercott Riding Stable

Cycling

There are several planned routes around the area, as well as quiet country lanes. Information can be found on the Devon and Somerset County Council websites.