Transport
- Moor Rover
For
those wanting to start a hike some distance away from the
site, or to visit more remote areas
of Exmoor, there is a mini-bus service available from ATWEST,
known as the Moor Rover. Moor Rover minibuses can pick
up and drop people off at any pre-arranged point within
the National Park, have 8 to 16 seats, are fully accessible
and have drivers trained in passenger care and wheelchair
loading. The service runs from 8am to 8pm but all journeys
must be pre-booked at least the day before travel is required.
The booking line is currently only open Monday to Friday
from 9am to 4pm. Fares are flat rate for a single journey
of £6 per person, £2 for children, who must be accompanied
by an adult if they are under 16. The charge for groups
of four or more is £4 per person, with bikes travelling
for £1.
For more details visit the web site www.atwest.org.uk or
phone 01643 709701.
The
Sea
The sea is dangerous, check locally for suitable times and places for
bathing. The coast between Minehead and
Hurlestone Point must be avoided because of loose rocks on the cliff
faces and treacherous currents in the sea.
Contact the Porlock Visitor Centre in the Old School for tide times and
any other local information - 01643 863150
web site www.porlock.co.uk
Boating and Fishing
Available at Porlock Weir, Minehead and Watchet.
Water Activities (including fishing)
Available at Wimbleball Lake (Grid Ref SS965306). The Outdoor + Active
Centre is open for tuition in various watersports
activities including
sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and rowing. Visitors can also launch
their own craft or hire from the
centre.
Wimbleball is also a premier trout fishery offering angling from the
banks and boats. There are often tuition days for beginners and improvers,
and further details are posted on our fishing pages. Permits are available
on site and boats can be booked in advance.
http://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/lakes-and-facilities/the-lakes/wimbleball-lake
Horse Riding
Available by prior booking at Horner Farm (01643 862456) and sometimes
available at Burrowhayes Caravan Park
(01643 862463)
Tropiquaria, Washford.
A zoo
has been run from this site since the early 1990s and
the current owners took over in 2007. Since then, efforts
have
been made to develop a slightly more African theme to the tropical
hall
and aquarium. As well as the animal
displays, they have a number
of other attractions based there. Including a Radio Museum, the Shadowstring
Puppet
Theatre, and a range of indoor and outdoor children’s
play areas.
http://www.tropiquaria.co.uk/
Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre, West Lynch
Farm, Allerford.
A unique collection of owls, birds of prey and animals in their Visitor
Attraction plus outdoor activities where you can
participate in full
or half day bird of prey experiences, owl experiences and excellent
horse-riding over Exmoor.
http://www.exmoorfalconry.co.uk/
Surfing, Croyde Bay, North Devon.
Surfing lessons and equipment hire.
Surfing Croyde Bay, Hobbs Hill, Croyde, North Devon Tel: 01271
891200
http://www.surfingcroydebay.co.uk/
Exmoor
Zoological Park
Exotic and rare animals and birds can be seen at the zoo.They are
all displayed in natural surroundings which helps
them relax and
helps visitors to see them as close as possible.
South
Stowford, Bratton Fleming, Near Barnstaple,
North Devon, EX31 4SG Tel:
01598
763352 http://www.exmoorzoo.co.uk/
West Somerset Railway
Steam trains on the old Great Western line
from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead. They can offer station tours, museum
tours and talks and behind the scenes visits to our engine sheds.
http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/
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