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Lorna Doone Valley - Walking Week

Visit the Lorna Doone Valley for a week of guided walks exploring the amazing and dramatic landscape of Exmoor.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

The Lorna Doone Valley will be hosting a week of guided walks around the Doone Valley and the surrounding area of Exmoor. The National Trust will be joined by other providers to deliver a weekend of walks. The walks will vary in difficulty and length taking in different aspects of the picturesque landscape of Exmoor.

As well as guided walks there will be self guided walks available for you to explore on your own.

More details will be released on how to book onto individual guided walks.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

All children need to be supervised.

Meeting point

Please meet at the Welcome Hut in the Lorna Doone Valley car park.

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable waterproof clothing and footwear. The weather can be vary changeable on the moor and at times no cover will be available.

Accessibility

The walks will be covering challenging and difficult terrain at times.

Other

More details on how to book onto induvial guided walks will be released at a later date. If you are interested in becoming a Walk Leader Volunteer please contact the event organiser.

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
22 May to 30 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 39 other dates or times
Event

Forest school at Lorna Doone 

Join our ranger team for a day of fun and building confidence in the outdoors while learning new skills.

Event summary

on
26 May to 27 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 12:00
+ 11 other dates or times
Event

Crochet blossom workshop 

Learn the basic skills and techniques of crocheting and create your very own crochet blossom.

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on
27 May 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Lorna Doone family fun days 

Join us for a free family fun day this May half-term between 11 am - 3 pm. From crafting to nature discovery, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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on
28 May to 29 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 4 other dates or times