The Big One!……A full day’s walking with lunch in Dulverton

Warning….15 – 20 km each way, depending on route chosen.

Our converted barn in Exford, in the very centre of Exmoor  gives a romantic and luxurious stay for two.

Experience a classic  English village with 2 historic coaching inns, a village stores and a tea room, just  a short walk away by footpath along the bank of the River Exe.
The barn is attached to our farmhouse in the traditional Devon longhouse style, but is totally self contained and peaceful, with just the sounds of owls and the river to lull you to sleep.

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   Dulverton is an upmarket little Exmoor town, with the infamous “Woods ” restaurant and wine bar , Tongdam Thai restaurant and The Bridge pub, plus numerous cafes and tearooms to choose from.

You have a choice of restaurants and pubs for  lunch, the Thai has a lovely outside terrace, strung with fairy lights, whilst the Bridge Pub is always a favourite with our guests: cosy in winter and with a popular beer garden in the summer, right on the river Barle.

You have a choice of three equally interesting routes between  Dulverton and Exford, each off road and fabulously scenic….we couldnt pick a favourite!

You are free to enjoy whichever route you choose, with our comprehensive guide, map and compass provided. (we can guide you if you prefer)

1) Court Down and Summerway,

Stay in the Exe river valley for an easy stroll via the historic farmsteads of Nethercote and Lyncombe.

2) Variation…

Ascend from Nethercote up around the Punchbowl for  fabulous views before dropping down into the Barle valley to Dulverton.

3) Marsh Bridge, Hawkridge and Tarr steps https://www.tarrfarm.co.uk/eat..

A walk along the Barle River crossing by the medieval clapper bridge at Tarr Steps, a coffee at the Tarr Farm Inn and then to Withypool, with its tea Rooms and The Royal Oak Pub (more refreshment!!) Wend your way up and over Room Hill then down the Exe Valley Way to Spindrift.

 Three alternative routes, three fabulous walks!

1) Via Court Down and Nethercott

Up over Court down for views into the Exe valley, then via Summerway to Winsford for lunch at the Royal Oak.

Then an easy stroll along the river all the way to Spindrift Barn by way of Nethercott and Lyncombe, two historic farmsteads joined by an old drovers track.

2) Variation via the Punchbowl and Bye Common

Variation of 2) is best walked from Spindrift to Buchan to allow easier route finding.

Follow the Exe until Nethercote farmstead and then walk up through Bye Common and past Withycombe Cottage onto the Punchbowl for a picnic lunch. A picturesque hidden valley walk takes you to Yellowcombe Cottage where you rejoin the route to Court Down and Dulverton.

3) Along the Barle, across Tarr Steps with lunch at the Royal Oak, Withypool

Enjoy the  cute little packhorse bridge  at Marsh Bridge,and follow the Barle river through Hawkridge to Tarr steps https://www.tarrfarm.co.uk/eat..

Then on to Withypool with its tea rooms and The Royal Oak Pub and over the top of Room Hill to Spindrift Barn.