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Walk Week - Lorna Doone Valley Trail

Join the West Somerset Ramblers on this picturesque walk to explore the famous Doone Valley and wider Exmoor landscape.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Join the West Somerset Ramblers on a 10 mile ramble through the Doone Valley along Badgworthy Water to the abandoned medieval village to the famed Robber's Bridge. Along the way you will experience amazing views of the expansive moorland of Exmoor, beautiful woodland and vibrant rivers. The walk celebrates the 200th birthday of R.D.Blackmore the author of Lorna Doone.

Times

The basics

Suitability

All children need to be supervised.

Meeting point

Pease meet at the Buttery Tearoom (EX35 6NU)

What to bring and wear

Pease were suitable footwear, waterproofs and warm clothing as this event is taking place on the moor and the weather can be unpredictable. Please bring any snacks, hot drinks and lunch.

Accessibility

This walk is not suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Child carriers area available to borrow form the Welcome Hut.

Other

This walk is being hosted by the West Somerset Ramblers.

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 Jun to 30 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 8 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.

Event summary

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