Exmoor National Park Authority has published a collection of 'Classic' walks to help you explore the beauty of Exmoor,

The Exmoor Classic walks are a series of 12 longer self-guided walks that take participants through some of the most iconic and breath-taking landscapes of Exmoor. Each walk has been selected to showcase the very best of the area.

The new collection follows the launch of the popular Exmoor Explorer walks, a collection of ten shorter walks, which were launched as Exmoor reopened post lockdown in Spring 2021. Later this year a new range more accessible 'Exmoor Strolls' will be published to complete the National Parks collection of top walks.

"We are thrilled to be launching the Exmoor Classic walks," said Dan James, Rural Enterprise Manager at Exmoor National Park Authority. “Exmoor is a truly special place, and walking remains by far the most popular activity. We believe that these walks will offer people a chance to explore more of the National Park and learn more about the history, wildlife and communities of the area.

"We hope that like the Explorers these walks will inspire people to explore more of the National Park and discover all that it has to offer and lead to a greater love and care of this special place, spreading the benefits for all.” 

The Exmoor Classic walks range from 4.5miles to 12.5miles and are spread across the National Park.

Summary information and digital mapping are available free of charge from www.exmoorwalks.org. Tough water and tear resistant route guides with OS maps and added information are available for £1 each from Exmoor National Park Centres, and a boxed set of all 12 routes can be purchased from Centres and online for £10.