15 Short Walks on Exmoor

Experience the diverse and unspoilt landscapes of Exmoor, where open heather moorland, rugged coastal cliffs, ancient woodland and characterful villages combine to create a truly memorable walking destination. This collection of 15 short walks in Exmoor National Park has been carefully designed to be completed in under three hours, with circular routes ideal for families, weekend explorers, and anyone wanting to enjoy spectacular scenery without tackling a longer hike. Routes range from 4.5 to 11km (3 to 7 miles) and feature clear step-by-step directions alongside Ordnance Survey maps and GPX files, helping you navigate Exmoor’s moorland paths, coastal trails, wooded valleys and quiet country tracks with easeExplore some of Exmoor’s most iconic landscapes, including panoramic views from Dunkery Beacon, the dramatic rock formations of the Valley of Rocks, the historic riverside setting of Tarr Steps and the South West Coast PathEach walk includes helpful practical information such as parking details, terrain descriptions, public transport options and suggestions for nearby cafés or pubs in towns and villages like Combe Martin, Lynton and Simonsbath, making it easy to organise relaxed half-day adventuresAlong the way, uncover Exmoor’s rich heritage and wildlife, from picturesque villages and centuries-old bridges to ancient woodland habitats where red deer and Exmoor ponies are often seenSeveral routes offer optional variations to shorten or extend the distance, allowing you to tailor each walk to your time available, weather conditions or preferred level of challenge From sweeping coastal viewpoints and high moorland ridges to peaceful riverside paths and charming rural villages, Exmoor offers remarkable variety within a compact landscape. With this easy-to-use Cicerone Short Walks guidebook, you can explore the national park with confidence, discovering its scenery, history and wildlife through a series of rewarding short walks.