Exmoor Walking Festival 2010

The tenth North Devon and Exmoor walking festival will be the biggest yet with 84 guided walks on offer from Thursday 29th April to Friday 7th May.

It’s one of a series of events taking place within the North Devon Coast AONB to celebrate its 50th anniversary; their designated area extends from the Exmoor boundary at Combe Martin down to the Cornish border at Welcombe.  Several of the walks will be guided by a member of the AONB team whose specialist knowledge will help explain more about the area and the work they carry out.

The other festival outings will cover most of North Devon and Exmoor with guided walks ranging from a short half-day up to a full day’s hike, so there is something for most abilities.

This year some of the outings link in with public transport timetables, which mean you can come to the area without your car and enjoy some linear and circular walks. There are also an increased number of walks that include lunch and a cream tea as many walkers enjoy a foodie break – and you can walk it off afterwards!

Starting on 29 April 2010, the festival coincides with the end of Walk to Work Week.

How to Book
There are a couple of free welcome walks on the opening day, otherwise prices range from £4.50 up to £36 for a day trip to Lundy including the boat fare; most of the outings are family friendly and well behaved dogs are welcome on many of the walks.

To find out more and to book your walks for the spring walking festival, visit the Exmoor Walking Festival Website. A festival brochure is available by emailing bryan@activeexmoor.co.uk giving your name and address or call 01271 883131.