Straddling the counties of Somerset and Devon, Exmoor National Park is a landscape of striking contrasts—where towering sea cliffs plunge into the Atlantic and gentle, wooded valleys cradle winding rivers and ancient villages.
With 55 km (34 miles) of dramatic coastline, Exmoor offers endless opportunities for coastal walks, fishing, and cycling through some of the most scenic terrain in the UK. Inland, you’ll find a patchwork of heather-covered moorland, hidden waterfalls, and wild ponies grazing freely—making every hike feel like a journey into a storybook.
But Exmoor’s magic doesn’t end when the sun goes down. As an International Dark Sky Reserve, it’s one of the best places in Europe for stargazing. Whether you’re joining a guided astronomy event or simply lying back to watch the Milky Way stretch across the sky, the night skies here are nothing short of spectacular.
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