RIDING
AND OUTDOORS
To advertise in BURROWHAYES FARM
the Exmoor
RIDING STABLES
Visitor please
CARAVAN AND CAMPING SITE
telephone
West Luccombe, Porlock, Minehead,
Somerset TA24 8HT. Tel. 01643 862463
John Lockyer
Escorted rides in the glorious Horner Valley and on the
open moorland of Dunkery, Ley Hill and Selworthy.
on
Horses and ponies to suit all the family,
01984
novice or experienced.
Children’s ponies for walk and lead.
www.burrowhayes.co.uk Licensed by W.S.D.C.
635482
Stables open Easter to October, not Saturdays
Proprietors: Julian and Marion Dascombe 84327
BRENDON MANOR RIDING STABLES
Near LYNTON on the B3223 Road
RIDE OVER EXMOOR
We ride over some of the most picturesque landscapes of the
moor. Across heather covered moorland through valleys, combes
and streams including the famous Lorna Doone Valley.
OUR FRIENDLY STAFF WELCOME
HUNTSCOTT HOUSE STABLES FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS
Huntscott, Wootton Courtenay, Nr. Minehead
Tel. Timberscombe (01643) 841272
Horses and Ponies for hire. Riding hats provided. Beginners
With direct access to the open moorland, this small, family-
escorted and experienced riders catered for.
run stables offers, for the more experienced adult, superb
Devon County Council Licensed.
riding, on quality horses, over the Dunkery range, the
For bookings and further details call:
surrounding heather-clad moors and the heavily wooded
Horner Valley. Open all seasons. Janet on 01598 741246
Self-catering accommodation available
84549
Prop: Mr & Mrs B Woollacott
84400
young at heart! and flying displays granite ruggedness. song? See, high up in the sky – it’s a
Exmoor Outdoor Activities
where the birds come down to meet Now look more closely – is that a Red skylark.
you. You can make friends with the Deer? – look again, there are more – all And of the Ancient Britons? The
parrots, pygmy goats, meerkats and hinds . . . oh, and there’s the stag
Romans? Of Folklore and country
more! New animals include the Alpacas protecting the group.
BARLE
merchant ships. Later, he was a
traditions?
Rolo and Polo and calves Buttercup Had you noticed the buzzard circling
VALLEY
marine consultant specialising in ship
and Daisy. If you want to become more above, little wonder the young rabbit is
Come and learn about them and be a
casualty investigations for insurers. He
SAFARIS
involved then try an alpaca walk or a being cautious. A flash of rust red – a
part of Exmoor’s natural richness.
was based in Dubai for many years and
parrot or reptile hour. Ask Lynne about fox on patrol.
Barle Valley Safaris was founded in became an experienced ‘4x4’ vehicle
her herb half days or see Katie for pet Listen – what is that continuous bird
1998 by Alison Simms and Duncan driver by necessity when required to
parties. An amazing interactive bird and
Waller. Their Land Rover Defender attend stranded ships and polluted
animal experience! Find out more on
now carries more than 2,000 visitors a shorelines on the remote coasts of the
your visit, or go to www.exmoor
year to experience the sights and less Arabian peninsula.
falconry.co.uk.
well known features of the Exmoor Alison and Duncan have applied their
National Park. many talents to studying the history,
Before settling on Exmoor Alison geography and natural life of Exmoor
EXMOOR SAFARI
drove tourists on safari in the deserts ensuring all their passengers enjoy a Imagine boarding the 8-person
and mountains of the United Arab leisurely, informative and exhilarating Landrover from the pretty Exmoor
Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman for trip in a safely driven Land Rover. village of Exford and heading for parts
20 years. She spoke colloquial Arabic of Exmoor undiscovered by the vast
and her knowledge of the customs and majority of people. Climb steep lanes
history of the Bedou made her a friend
EXMOOR FALCONRY &
and follow ancient byways. Witness
of the local people and a pioneer of ANIMAL FARM - meandering river valleys and emerge
tourism in that region. She became a
A “MUST VISIT” EXPERIENCE!
triumphant on high moorland with views
well known figure in the Emirates
A “must visit” on your Exmoor
that are truly panoramic.
through her journalism, photography
experience is a day out at Exmoor
The Severn Bridges to the east, The
and desert rallying.
Falconry and Animal Farm, where all
Brecon Beacons purple against the
Duncan was a Master Mariner who
the family can be entertained. From
northern sky and to the south the
sailed the oceans for 20 years in
animal handling for the young and the
horizon, punctuated by Dartmoor’s
EXMOOR Exmoor Falconry
SAFARI & Animal Farm Barle Valley Safaris
Established 1983
Discover by Landrover the wildlife,
Allerford, Nr Porlock TA24 8HJ
traditions and sheer beauty of Exmoor
Just off the A39 at
Explore
Allerford
One Mile from Porlock
Secret
●
HAWK WALKS
Exmoor
A wonderful 2
1
⁄2 hour(approx) excursion on
Exmoor with a knowledgeable driver-guide as
Take a journey in our 8-seat Land Rover on tracks and ancient●
FALCONRY DAYS
featured on TV
byways through deep wooded valleys, green pastures and wild
Morning, afternoon and evening departures
Children welcome
●
ANIMAL ACTIVITIES
moorland. Admire the scenery; see the red deer, Exmoor ponies
A wonderful way to see Exmoor and and other wildlife in their natural environment.
experience it’s traditions
●
SHORT BREAKS SAFARIS OPERATE ALL YEAR ROUND FROM
Come and learn the country ways and be a
part of Exmoor’s natural richness
Visitor Attraction Open Daily
DULVERTON, DUNSTER AND MINEHEAD
For bookings or more information telephone or call in at
5
Excursions depart from Animal Handling, Flying Displays, Bottle-feeding
8
365
The Tantivy, Fore Street, Dulverton. Telephone (01398) 323465
THE EXMOOR WHITE HORSE INN
Herb Gardens, Organic Herbs & Farm Shop,
‘The House of Toys,’ High Street, Dunster. Tel (01643) 822123
Exford
Lunches & Cream Teas, Landscaped Gardens
Traveline, Summerland Car Park, Minehead. Telephone (01643) 704774
For enquiries/bookings please telephone:
www.exmoorfalconry.co.uk
alternatively, contact Alison and Duncan: Telephone (01643) 851386
01643 831229 or 831112
E-mail: info@exmoorwildlifesafaris.co.uk
Website: www.exmoorsafari.co.uk
01643 862816 or 07855 323464
84542
www.exmoorwildlifesafaris.co.uk
84688
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