Three fabulous days: the first time I’ve tried the route from north to south. We got a lift to Lynmouth on the Saturday, so could set off at a reasonable time on the Sunday. Day One ended at The Royal Oak at Withypool (wonderful place to stay). Eighteen glorious miles across Exmoor, first following the East Lyn river and then Hoaroak Water to the Chains ridge, with wonderful views along the way. Treated ourselves to delicious coffee and cake at Boevey’s Tearooms in Simonsbath, and ended the day wandering along the Barle Valley, one of

Day 1 Ivybridge to Holne.Up on the moor saw us missing a turn. This was quite costly in effort to get back on track. We planned to use the pub and camping barn at Holne, unfortunately the pub was shut indefinitely and the camping barn had shut about 3 years ago. A local we spoke to allowed us to use one of his fields. Day 2 Holne to Drewsteignton. Unfortunately one of the team dropped out, however as a result of this he then got his car and was able to support and carry all

I miss it already….simply put: a life-changing walk! We started in Lynmouth because we had just finished walking the Coleridge Way and wanted to keep going. We did the walk in three, three day sections and one two day section, with two walks going south to north. We needed two cars…. Our first section: We stayed and ate at the quirky Royal Oak in Withypool ( very accommodating, they put on a vegan menu) and walked Lynmouth to Simonsbath. Simonsbath to Tarr Steps. Knowstone to Tarr Steps ( South/North) Our second section: We stayed at

Starting in the village of Withypool this is a great start/introduction to the Barle Valley. A stunning walk up on to the heart of Exmoor soon follows but not before you get the opportunity for refuelling or some lunch at Simonsbath. A stunning day walk that offers an array of some of the best scenery in the South West and takes you from its glorious countryside to the awe inspiring coastline at Lynmouth. After treating ourselves to a cream tea in Lynmouth we took the funicular to Lynton and a great B&B – North Walk