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Walking Week - Stowey Bridge to Badgeworthy Water walk

Join the women's walking group Wander Women on a scenic walk taking in some of the best views of Exmoor.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Join the women's walking group Wander Women on this hilly walk through the moorland and countryside surrounding Malmsmead. Enjoying beautiful far reaching views of the North Devon coast and Exmoor. Starting at the Lorna Doone Valley and walking along Oare Water and a steady climb up Deddy Combe. continuing to Stowey Ridge and descending into the Doone Valley and back to the National Trust car park at the Lorna Doone Valley.

Times

The basics

Suitability

All children need to be supervised.

Meeting point

Please meet at the Buttery Tearoom (EX35 6NU)

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable footwear, warm clothing and waterproofs as the weather can be unpredictable. Please bring any snacks, hot drinks and a packed lunch.

Accessibility

This walk is not suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs. There are child carriers available to borrow from the Welcome Hut.

Other

This walk is being hosted by the walking group Wander Women North Devon.

Upcoming events

Event

Festival of Blossom 

Join us at Lorna Doone to see our display of over 1000 crochet blossom made by volunteers and local craft groups and enjoy a self-led walk around the Lorna Doone Valley and the parish of Oare exploring the various natural blossoms.

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on
23 Jun to 30 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 7 other dates or times
Event

Doone Valley History Festival 

A weekend of talks, activities and walks all exploring the history of the Doone Valley and Exmoor.

Event summary

on
28 Jun to 29 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Doone Valley History Festival – A day in the life of a railway guard 

Learn what it takes to be a guard on the Lynton & Barnstable Railway.

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on
28 Jun 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
Event

Doone Valley History Festival - Reclaiming the Wilderness: the fight for Exmoor in the 19th Century 

Join historian Dr Henry French for this informative and fascinating talk exploring the changing opinion of land use on Exmoor in the 19th century.

Event summary

on
28 Jun 2025
at
13:30 to 14:30