Rockpooling with Rangers<\/a><\/h2>\nSomething really fun that’s often on offer at the sea’s edge in Lynmouth, is Rockpooling with Rangers.\u00a0 Join the Exmoor National Park Rangers for a seashore safari – for free!\u00a0 All equipment is provided – nets, buckets etc – and you don’t need to book you just turn up at Lynmouth National Park Centre – contact: 07970099116.\u00a0 Get up close and personal with crabs, barnacles, starfish, urchins and sea snails.\u00a0 Such fun for kids!\u00a0 More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\nDates: Thursday 1st June<\/strong><\/p>\nTimes: 10am-1pm<\/strong><\/p>\nLocation: Lynmouth National Park Centre<\/strong><\/p>\nThere’s also LOADS of other wonderful stuff to get up to Lynmouth and its neighbouring Lynton, just up the cliff, while you’re there.\u00a0 Take the Cliff Railway up & down between the two!\u00a0 Check out our guides on both below.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Lynton | A Visitors' Guide<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n ![\"Rhenish](\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC_0051-2-300x300.jpg\")
<\/a>Lynmouth | A Visitors' Guide<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\nSaturday 3rd June<\/h3>\nThe Exmoor Coast & Doone Valley Adventure<\/a><\/h2>\nFilm director, presenter & mountain leader Abbie Barnes runs a company called Spend More Time In The Wild, which helps you to do just that.\u00a0 A huge advocate for the undeniable health benefits of the great outdoors, she will be running a day long adventure in the wiles of extraordinary Exmoor on Saturday 3rd June.\u00a0 This is no ordinary guided walk – this will take you on an incredible journey and you’ll be guided to the most special views and get to see all sorts of Exmoor wildlife along the way.\u00a0 It’s an all day thing and costs \u00a340pp – more info here<\/a>.<\/p>\nDates: Saturday 3rd June<\/strong><\/p>\nTimes: 9.30am<\/strong><\/p>\nLocation: (Starting at:) County Gate Car Park, Countisbury EX35 6NY<\/strong><\/p>\nOf course if you can’t make this – we have a ton of great suggestions for walks you can do yourself too – check our our top 10 Exmoor walking spots here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\n\t \n\t \t\n\t ![\"Wringcliff](\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Wringcliff-Bay-@lozsleisure-scaled-400x400.jpeg\")
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\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n \nSunday 4th June<\/h3>\nPhotography Workshop<\/a><\/h2>\nProfessional photographer Mark Stothard regularly offers the opportunity to improve your photography skills with the beautiful Exmoor as your muse.\u00a0 If you love capturing the magic of the places you visit, and were probably going to be snapping away on Exmoor anyway, why not learn how to get the most out of your camera and do justice to your stunning surroundings? More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\nDates: Sunday 4th June<\/strong><\/p>\nTimes: Dependent on group<\/strong><\/p>\nLocation: Exmoor National Park\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nFriday 16th June<\/h3>\nHawkcombe Nature Reserve Butterfly Walk<\/a><\/h2>\nIf going in search of butterflies in the beautiful Hawkcombe Nature Reserve isn’t a dreamy way to spend an afternoon then we don’t know what is.\u00a0 Join Exmoor National Park Authority Woodland Officer Graham McVittie for a butterfly spotting wonderwalk.\u00a0 Cost: \u00a35pp – booking essential- contact: 01398323335.<\/p>\n
Dates: Friday 16th June<\/strong><\/p>\nTimes: 1pm-3pm<\/strong><\/p>\nLocation: (Starting at:) Car-park on south of A39, 400m west of cattle grid at top of Porlock Hill SS 861 460 \/\/\/sniff.upon.frightens TA24 8LT<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\n\t \n\t \t\n\t ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/speckled-wood-butterfly-scaled-e1675629120680-400x400.jpeg\")
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\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n \nSaturday 17th & Sunday 18th June<\/h3>\nTaunton Garrison Weekend at Dunster Castle<\/a><\/h2>\nFancy a bit of English Civil War history?\u00a0 Well then Dunster Castle on the weekend of 17th & 18th June on Exmoor is the place for you.\u00a0 The Taunton Garrison are bringing a living history camp to this medieval site for you to fully immerse yourself in.\u00a0 Great fun for kids & history buffs alike.\u00a0 More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\n\t \n\t \t\n\t ![\"Gatehouse](\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Gatehouse-of-Dunster-Castle-400x400.jpg\")
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\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n \n<\/h3>\nSaturday 24th June<\/h3>\nDulverton Farmers Market<\/a><\/h2>\nOn the last Saturday of every month (April-September) the Dulverton Farmers Market springs to life.\u00a0 Go along for the opportunity to purchase gorgeous local produce, such as ales from The Cottage Beer Project<\/a>, Northmoor Gin from The Exmoor Distillery<\/a>, fresh bread from Lucho Bakes<\/a>, preserves and chutneys from The Selworthy Pantry<\/a> and spicy stuff from The Culmstock Chilli Co<\/a>, as well as a range of beautiful arts & crafts.<\/p>\nDates: Saturday 24th June<\/strong><\/p>\nTimes: 10am-2.30pm\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nLocation: Lion Stables Car Park (opposite Tantivy) – Dulverton<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\n\t \n\t \t\n\t ![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Beer-400x400.jpeg\")
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\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n \nThursday 29th June – Sunday 2nd July<\/h3>\nWeirfest!<\/a><\/h2>\nAnd this month saves the best til last… It’s Porlock Weir’s annual beer festival Weirfest!\u00a0 If you happen to be on Exmoor this last weekend of June\/first weekend of July, then you are in for a treat; — live music, a range of food options served all day, including hog roasts, and 50+ real ales, lagers & ciders. In fact we recommend planning a trip to stay in Porlock Weir especially for this Exmoor extravaganza. There are 14 bands playing across 4 days and it will be an absolute hoot.\u00a0 Check out the full line up here<\/a>.\u00a0 It’s kid & dog friendly too!<\/p>\nDates: Thursday 29th June – Sunday 2nd July<\/strong><\/p>\nTimes: Thurs from 5pm, Fri\/Sat\/Sun from 12pm<\/strong><\/p>\nLocation: The Bottom Ship (The Ship Inn, Porlock Weir)<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/weirfest-jpeg.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nSo there you go – that’s a host of wonderful things to get involved with or pop along to in June on Exmoor.\u00a0 And if that isn’t enough to be getting on with, why not follow us on Facebook<\/a> or Instagram<\/a> for more regular updates and inspiration?<\/p>\nOf course the other thing we can absolutely help you with, is a beautiful holiday cottage for all your Exmoor June jollity!<\/p>\n
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Places to Stay in June on Exmoor:<\/h2>\n\n \n \n
Dates: Thursday 1st June<\/strong><\/p>\n Times: 10am-1pm<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: Lynmouth National Park Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n There’s also LOADS of other wonderful stuff to get up to Lynmouth and its neighbouring Lynton, just up the cliff, while you’re there.\u00a0 Take the Cliff Railway up & down between the two!\u00a0 Check out our guides on both below.<\/p>\n Film director, presenter & mountain leader Abbie Barnes runs a company called Spend More Time In The Wild, which helps you to do just that.\u00a0 A huge advocate for the undeniable health benefits of the great outdoors, she will be running a day long adventure in the wiles of extraordinary Exmoor on Saturday 3rd June.\u00a0 This is no ordinary guided walk – this will take you on an incredible journey and you’ll be guided to the most special views and get to see all sorts of Exmoor wildlife along the way.\u00a0 It’s an all day thing and costs \u00a340pp – more info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dates: Saturday 3rd June<\/strong><\/p>\n Times: 9.30am<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: (Starting at:) County Gate Car Park, Countisbury EX35 6NY<\/strong><\/p>\n Of course if you can’t make this – we have a ton of great suggestions for walks you can do yourself too – check our our top 10 Exmoor walking spots here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t Professional photographer Mark Stothard regularly offers the opportunity to improve your photography skills with the beautiful Exmoor as your muse.\u00a0 If you love capturing the magic of the places you visit, and were probably going to be snapping away on Exmoor anyway, why not learn how to get the most out of your camera and do justice to your stunning surroundings? More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dates: Sunday 4th June<\/strong><\/p>\n Times: Dependent on group<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: Exmoor National Park\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n If going in search of butterflies in the beautiful Hawkcombe Nature Reserve isn’t a dreamy way to spend an afternoon then we don’t know what is.\u00a0 Join Exmoor National Park Authority Woodland Officer Graham McVittie for a butterfly spotting wonderwalk.\u00a0 Cost: \u00a35pp – booking essential- contact: 01398323335.<\/p>\n Dates: Friday 16th June<\/strong><\/p>\n Times: 1pm-3pm<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: (Starting at:) Car-park on south of A39, 400m west of cattle grid at top of Porlock Hill SS 861 460 \/\/\/sniff.upon.frightens TA24 8LT<\/strong><\/p>\n\t Fancy a bit of English Civil War history?\u00a0 Well then Dunster Castle on the weekend of 17th & 18th June on Exmoor is the place for you.\u00a0 The Taunton Garrison are bringing a living history camp to this medieval site for you to fully immerse yourself in.\u00a0 Great fun for kids & history buffs alike.\u00a0 More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t On the last Saturday of every month (April-September) the Dulverton Farmers Market springs to life.\u00a0 Go along for the opportunity to purchase gorgeous local produce, such as ales from The Cottage Beer Project<\/a>, Northmoor Gin from The Exmoor Distillery<\/a>, fresh bread from Lucho Bakes<\/a>, preserves and chutneys from The Selworthy Pantry<\/a> and spicy stuff from The Culmstock Chilli Co<\/a>, as well as a range of beautiful arts & crafts.<\/p>\n Dates: Saturday 24th June<\/strong><\/p>\n Times: 10am-2.30pm\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: Lion Stables Car Park (opposite Tantivy) – Dulverton<\/strong><\/p>\n\t And this month saves the best til last… It’s Porlock Weir’s annual beer festival Weirfest!\u00a0 If you happen to be on Exmoor this last weekend of June\/first weekend of July, then you are in for a treat; — live music, a range of food options served all day, including hog roasts, and 50+ real ales, lagers & ciders. In fact we recommend planning a trip to stay in Porlock Weir especially for this Exmoor extravaganza. There are 14 bands playing across 4 days and it will be an absolute hoot.\u00a0 Check out the full line up here<\/a>.\u00a0 It’s kid & dog friendly too!<\/p>\n Dates: Thursday 29th June – Sunday 2nd July<\/strong><\/p>\n Times: Thurs from 5pm, Fri\/Sat\/Sun from 12pm<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: The Bottom Ship (The Ship Inn, Porlock Weir)<\/strong><\/p>\n So there you go – that’s a host of wonderful things to get involved with or pop along to in June on Exmoor.\u00a0 And if that isn’t enough to be getting on with, why not follow us on Facebook<\/a> or Instagram<\/a> for more regular updates and inspiration?<\/p>\n Of course the other thing we can absolutely help you with, is a beautiful holiday cottage for all your Exmoor June jollity!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
<\/a><\/a>Saturday 3rd June<\/h3>\n
The Exmoor Coast & Doone Valley Adventure<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t Sunday 4th June<\/h3>\n
Photography Workshop<\/a><\/h2>\n
Friday 16th June<\/h3>\n
Hawkcombe Nature Reserve Butterfly Walk<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th June<\/h3>\n
Taunton Garrison Weekend at Dunster Castle<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t <\/h3>\n
Saturday 24th June<\/h3>\n
Dulverton Farmers Market<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\t Thursday 29th June – Sunday 2nd July<\/h3>\n
Weirfest!<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nPlaces to Stay in June on Exmoor:<\/h2>\n
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