Leys Cottage and Surroundings

Withypool (0.3 miles)
In the midst of rolling moorland, Withypool is a classic Exmoor village of unspoilt architecture; it has a lovely six-arch bridge over the Barle River.

The Royal Oak Inn (0.3 miles)
A cosy pub restaurant serving good local meat and fish dishes.

Withypool Hill Barrow (1.1 miles)
Watch the sun go down from this ancient site on top of Withypool Hill. Superb views across Exmoor. Nearby Withypool stone circle is one of only two complete stone circles on Exmoor. To get there, park to east of the hill by the cattle grid, walk half a mile along the well worn track, then follow the paths north up the hill.

Tarr Steps (2.5 miles)
The Barle River rushes through Tarr Steps all winter, slowing to a trickle during the summer. The bridge is a medieval clapper bridge, perhaps one of the most photographed in the world. It’s a lovely spot for a picnic.

Tarr Farm Inn and Restaurant (2.8 miles)
In a glorious position next to the River Barle, Tarr Farm does great lunches, cream teas and bistro-style dinners; choose from Exmoor lamb, Devon Red Ruby beef, fresh Cornish seafood, local venison and game.

Liscombe Farm and Riding Stables (2.8 miles)
Treks along the Barle River from Tarr Steps.

Dunkery Beacon (4.2 miles)
Drive up onto Exmoor from Wheddon Cross and park at Dunkery Gate just as you get on National Trust land, then choose an open moorland walk to the top of Dunkery Beacon via a long or short route, where you will get a view over Porlock and across the Bristol Channel to Wales.