The magic of Exmoor – it’s qualities and characteristics

Gently rolling hills – a landscape of great natural beauty
Sense of wildness, remoteness, and tranquillity. Unspoilt, unhurried and definitely uncongested
Strong local traditions – a real sense of continuity and timelessness
Mosaic of habitats for wildlife – open moorland, coastal cliffs, sea shore with big tidal range, steep wooded valleys and fast flowing rivers
Rich in history – of animal and human life and activity interacting with landscape

And that is just Exmoor

See how The Quantocks and The Somerset Levels contrast.

How will you use Exmoor? You might:

Walk – perhaps with dog – there are miles of footpaths including a footpath through our farm
Ride a horse – there are miles of bridleways
Cycle
- on road for ‘Tour of Britain’ enthusiasts – cover the route of the Pros.
- off road – miles of cycle tracks through woods and across moors
Fish – huge variety for game, course and sea fishing enthusiasts
Stargaze – Exmoor is Europe’s first International Dark Sky Reserve. Stargazing is a speciality at West Withy Farm.
Eat – local food is excellent – good pubs, log fires and local ales
Visit – National Trust houses, famous gardens, picturesque villages, isolated churches
Joy ride – on a stream railway
Rockpool – look for crabs on the seashore at low tide
View heritage – fossil hunt at Kilve, see stone circles and barrows, view mining heritage and lime kilns
Learn – about common land and wild Exmoor ponies
Wild life spot – red deer, birds, butterflies, insects, bats, mosses and lichens
Relax – read, chill – over a cream tea, perhaps
Extreme sports practice – hang gliding, wild swimming, geo caching or Ironman.

West Withy Farm’s location on Exmoor

West Withy Farm is located on the eastern boundary of Exmoor National Park. The location of our cottages provides a big advantage for our guests because:

- it shortens the journey time to Exmoor for our guests travelling from London and the South East, from the Midlands, the North and from South Wales
West Withy Farm provides a base that gives easy access not just to Exmoor itself and the Exmoor Coast with its steep coastal cliffs and hidden bays, but also to The Quantocks and to The Somerset Levels

Only 25 miles in any direction from West Withy Farm will take you through breath-taking scenery in infinite variety, providing a wealth of different locations and habitats for you and Nature to enjoy.