Exmoor National Park

Exmoor National Park is a protected landscape straddling the border between Somerset and Devon with varied terrain throughout. The area includes open moorlands, deep wooded valleys, dramatic sea cliffs, and rolling hills at different elevations.

The British government established the park in 1954 as a protected area for conservation. The land, however, holds traces of people who lived here since the Stone Age, leaving behind settlements and evidence of their presence across the terrain.

The landscape has inspired writers and artists for centuries, who captured its wild coasts and lonely moorlands in their works. Today, visitors walk the same paths that shaped these creative visions.

The park is accessible through several gateway towns such as Porlock, Lynton, and Lynmouth, where information centers and lodging are available. Visitors can gather guidance and plan their exploration before heading into the open terrain.

The area holds the designation as an International Dark Sky Reserve, making it one of England's best locations for observing stars without light pollution. This quality draws astronomers and nature lovers who value night skies free from urban glow.

Location: Somerset

Location: Devon

Inception: 1954

Website: http://exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.16667,-3.75000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01