Places to Walk

Exmoor National Park, nestled between Somerset and Devon, is one of the best places to walk in the South West. Its landscapes shift from rugged coastlines and sweeping moorland to quiet wooded valleys and meandering rivers. With hundreds of well-marked trails, Exmoor offers walking options for every level, from gentle riverside strolls to more adventurous coastal hikes.

Discover scenic places to walk around Exmoor

A particular highlight is the twin villages of Lynton & Lynmouth, where three iconic long-distance routes meet — the South West Coast Path, Coleridge Way, and Two Moors Way. This makes the area the ideal base for scenic day walks, viewpoint-rich circular routes, and longer multi-day journeys.

Whether you’re chasing panoramic coastal views, literary-inspired trails, woodland wanders, or immersive moorland adventures, Exmoor delivers unforgettable places to walk and walking experiences.