Exmoor Magazine

01/11/2025

Tempted to try astrophotography or learn more about space? This is a beautifully made film by Leah Drage featuring three of the our very inspiring ambassadors for Exmoor - Shaun Davey and Jo and Pete Richardson (Space Detectives). We love using Shaun’s work in the mag and I can personally recommend attending one of Jo and Pete’s events. I went to one at Holworthy Farmhouse Accommodation

01/11/2025

Thank you Exford Yarnbombing - The knitted poppies are back on the fingerpost ready for Remembrance Sunday.

31/10/2025

September slips without fuss into October, then October is buffeted by the gusts and leaves into November and here we are in the dark beauty of late autumn. Hello November. Wishing everyone a cosy weekend. Here are a few Hurley walk pics from around my parish from autumns past.

31/10/2025

Thank Crunchie (and other mini chocolate bars which I definitely haven’t eaten myself) it’s Friday! Here is a cat to match the season. Made by the talented . Have a brilliant day.

Pumpkin Cat made on 28 October 2025 at Skern Beach, Appledore, North Devon.

30/10/2025

This isn't just any chocolate, this is Exmoor Distillery chocolate made by the Somerset Chocolate Co and trust me, you want some!

🎃 No Tricks, Just Treats This Halloween… 👻

We’re delighted to be part of something truly Somerset — our Exmoor Spiced Rum & Dark Chocolate Bar, made in collaboration with Exmoor Distillery. 🍫🥃

It’s a bar that blends the smooth warmth of Exmoor’s award-winning spiced rum with our rich, handcrafted dark chocolate — a partnership born right here in the West Country.

And this week, Nicola and the team at Exmoor Distillery are sharing the love… when you spend £50 or more online, they’ll pop one of our collaboration bars into your order completely free.

No code needed, no tricks — just a little Somerset treat from us to you.

🕛 Offer ends midnight, 31st October.
Shop here ➡️ exmoordistillery.co.uk/shop

30/10/2025

Autumn frames the lane by - have a good Thursday everyone. 😊

29/10/2025

Beautiful light on Gratton Lane by Sarah . Have a good Wednesday everyone. 😊

29/10/2025

Halloween Challenge No2: get your beasty besties involved. Inspiration this time comes from my absolute favourite international Instagram account, the fantastic animal charity . If your animal gets dressed up this Halloween, please tag and . I’m sure they’d love to see Exmoor getting involved!

Here is the Halloween compilation from the team at - enjoy 🐾🐾🐴 (and do visit their account - it’s magical)….

“We only rate dogs. These are clearly ghosts. Please get your sheet together and only send dogs. Thank you… Still 12/10 for all.”

In order of puppearance:
Chili & Toffee
Theodore .goldenvelt
Uno
Dexter
Angus & Jono
Nola
Boo
Winston & Cooper
Tofu
Cedric
Kaos & Mayhem
Weller

Loky
Kaiser, Karma, & Riven
Sunday
Zayla
Manny
Bear & Momo
Honeydew

29/10/2025

Halloween challenge No1. Becky Shaw is a professional face painter, artist, maker and art therapist and works with children and adults. She also happens to be possibly the best pumpkin carver in our area. Have a look at these for inspiration! The first one was actually made for one of our previous magazine pumpkin-carving challenges. Which is your favourite?

We would love to see your Exmoor-inspired pumpkins this year if you’d like to share them with us. Happy carving!

28/10/2025

It’s glorious out there. Have a look at this post from if you need holiday ideas.

Half-Term Hike on Exmoor? 🥾

Some brilliant inspiration here from Tom Sigler 🌳

Here’s a run down from Tom! 👇🏼

🌳 Dunkery Beacon / 13km / 355m ascent / 4 hours. Starting at Wheddon Cross, this circular will take you to the highest point in the national park: Dunkery Beacon (519m). The views from here on a clear day are spectacular.

🌳 Valley of Rocks / 6km / 300m ascent / 2 hours. Taking you from the valley floor up to the ridge along the coast, this is a beautiful loop with great views. You may see goats and if you’re feeling adventurous, you have the option of scrambling that crest!

🌳 Bossington Hill / 5km / 2 hours. With spectacular views in every direction, the area is a haven for wildlife. If you’re lucky with the weather you will be able to see from Dunkery Beacon to the coast of Wales. A great hike right on the coast.

🌳 Tarr Steps / 12km / 300m ascent / 3 hours. Starting at an ancient clapper bridge, this hike will take you through forests to the village of Withypool, before climbing to give you some of those gorgeous Exmoor views.