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Contemplating Exmoor

St. Beuno’s Church, Culbone

14 Apr, 202113 Apr, 2021 Brian3 Comments

Welcome to Culbone church, dedicated to the popular Welsh saint Beuno. Able to seat around thirty, this is the smallest…

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Allerford Packhorse Bridge

24 Mar, 202123 Mar, 2021 Brian1 Comment

I was first drawn to Allerford to admire its remarkable packhorse bridge.  In the many times that I have visited…

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Valley of the Rocks

17 Mar, 202116 Mar, 2021 Brian5 Comments

I love the Valley of the Rocks.  It is majestic, with its cliffs confidently towering above the sea.   At the…

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Giving Life a Chance – Nutty Hatch Post Box

10 Mar, 20219 Mar, 2021 Brian2 Comments

There is much that evokes awe and wonder on Exmoor:  fast-flowing rivers, soaring buzzards, ancient churches, starry skies, proud red…

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Porlock Weir: Inspiring and Enchanting

3 Mar, 20212 Mar, 2021 BrianLeave a comment

Can there be a more soothing and relaxing scene than boats resting safely in harbour, wrapped around with a cloudless…

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Snowdrops – Harbingers of Spring

24 Feb, 202124 Feb, 2021 Brian2 Comments

From late January, snowdrops appear on the stage of Exmoor.  They arrive so suddenly.  Nature looks a muddy green on…

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The Winding House of the Old Mineral Line

17 Feb, 202116 Feb, 2021 Brian1 Comment

Exmoor is known for its sheep and cattle, its red deer and Exmoor ponies.  It is less known for its…

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Exmoor autumn: a season of discovery, rediscovery and maturity

10 Feb, 202116 Feb, 2021 Brian2 Comments

It wasn’t until we lived here full-time that I experienced the wealth of Exmoor autumns: the wide spectrum of muted…

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Tarr Steps – Icon Of Exmoor

22 Sep, 20209 Feb, 2021 BrianLeave a comment

Tarr Steps is an iconic place on Exmoor. Located in a national nature reserve, it attracts around 40 thousand visitors…

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Surprise On The Moor

18 Sep, 202013 Feb, 2021 BrianLeave a comment

It’s one of our favourite walks. We were gently descending towards home in the early afternoon when the sun was…

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Selworthy Church

15 Sep, 202013 Feb, 2021 BrianLeave a comment

Selworthy Church nestles high on the slopes of Selworthy Beacon, just off the main road leading to Porlock and Minehead. …

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Exmoor Farmer Shearing His Sheep

11 Sep, 202013 Feb, 2021 BrianLeave a comment

I have learnt a lot about sheep since moving to Exmoor.  Contrary to common mythology, they are not stupid. They…

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Bolving Stag On The Moor

8 Sep, 202013 Feb, 2021 BrianLeave a comment

In other parts of the country they bellow, but on Exmoor they bolve.  In the rutting season (September – November)…

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Bird On A Wire

4 Sep, 202013 Feb, 2021 Brian1 Comment

I took this photograph from my garden attracted by the beauty of the blackbird’s song.  I did not intend to…

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Exmoor Ponies On Winsford Hill

1 Sep, 202013 Feb, 2021 BrianLeave a comment

Exmoor ponies own Exmoor. The Moor belongs to them and they belong to the Moor. They have a presence about…

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