Exmoor National Park - Doone Valley

Walk length 10 miles/16 km approx. Circular.

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This walk traces the stunning Exmoor moorland countryside from Malsmead to the Doone Valley. The Doone Valley was the basis for the famous novel Lorna Doone by Richard Dodderidge Blackmore (1825-1900).

Meeting

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/e/8/4/event_236647812.jpeg Meet at 10.15am for the walk to start at 10.30am. Public Car parking outside Lorna Doone Farm close to Malmsmead (grid ref SS 791 477) Post Code for Farm is EX35 6NU (See photo right). Please check for any parking restrictions.

Cost for the four days is £20 or £5 for each day (guided walks and admin costs). Transport, accommodation, food must be arranged by yourselves on an individual basis. You can pay for just some of the walks (£5 per day), please email us if you wish to do this. This can be paid in advance or on the day See Payment (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Payment/)

A number of accommodation options exist for the weekend

Camping
Doone Valley Campsite,
Oaremead Farm,
Oare, Brendon, Lynton
North Devon
EX35 6NU
Tel. 01598 741 267
See Doone Valley Campsite (http://www.doonevalleycampsite.co.uk/)

Hotels and B&B
The Stag Hunters Hotel
Exmoor, North Devon EX35 6PS
Tel. 01598 741222

The Rockford Inn
Lynmouth, Exmoor
Lynton, Devon EX35 6PT
Tel. 01598 741214

Other Campsites, B&Bs and hostels may be available.

Lunch & Finish:
Please bring a packed lunch and water for each walk. Each walk should finish at about 4.30pm and include a 30 min snack lunch stop andpub at the end, however the time may be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace (we have a relaxed pace which includes sightseeing and photography).

Meeting & Transport:
No public transport for these walks, transport by car and car sharing.

Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Leon 07950125826 and Colin 07709305681.

Dog Policy: As a group we allow and enjoy dogs on our walks however we do ask dog owners to read our dog policy (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Dog_Policy/)

Walking Safety:Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk.Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You must wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking boots (not trainers), warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. No one will be allowed on any of the walks without appropriate gear. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/)