Here are some more photos shared by our fans and followers on Twitter and Facebook during January. Enjoy!
On Saturday, 28 January 2017, Snowdrop Valley opens again to visitors until the end of February.
Snowdrop Valley is a privately owned remote valley in a hidden part of Exmoor close to Wheddon Cross. The Badgworthy Land Company kindly allow access to the valley while the beautiful carpet of snowdrops is in bloom throughout February each year.
Park and Ride buses running on the middle two weeks: Saturday 4th February to Sunday 19th February inclusive.
The first and last weeks are for walkers only and the valley will be closed to traffic. For coach bookings and disabled access please contact the Co-ordinator Gemma Wesley on 07507 797169 or email snowdropvalley@googlemail.com
Find out more here
Here are the photos our followers shared with us on Twitter and Facebook during the first half of January. Sit back and enjoy!
“We took the landrover out to see if Exmoor got any ‘white stuff’ this afternoon. The sensible wildlife were hiding beside hedgerows sheltering from the icy winds… We spotted the ITV camera man doing his weather report from Dunkery Gate and the only other mad people out in the cold were the local photographers.”
Barle Valley Safaris.
Credit: Liz Mitchell
Jane Carey shared this image of Wimbleball Lake which she took two days ago. In response, a number of our Facebook followers posted their memories of Wimbleball Lake:
“We love this place, but sadly Alfie has damaged his tail because he wags it too much when he’s swimming – which he did yesterday! He’s sprained his tail – according to the vet. Never knew this was possible, but now he’s on anti-inflammatories! Poor Alf – tail at half mast, but still wagging gently.” (Maureen Young )
“I have fond memories of walking here with my parents. Maureen – didn’t know a dog could wag too much, hope Alfie is better soon.” (Julie Sturmer )
“Love running around this lake, one of my favourite trails.” (TracySumner)
“I have walked around this lake a few year ago before I had the chest problem.” (Derek Johnson)
“I’ve been swimming in there! I was about 9 or 10 at the time and was on a school trip.” (Steve Worzel Harriss)
“I remember going fishing there back in 1982.” (Brian Miller)
Do you have memories of Wimbleball Lake?
And slowly the golden light brings warmth to the ice cold still valley whilst the occupants of the small stone house sleep tight at Hawkridge, Somerset, Exmoor.
The civil parish, known as Withypool and Hawkridge, covers 3,097 hectares (7,653 acres), includes the village of Hawkridge and has a population around 201. The parish is located 4 miles N.W. of Dulverton, and 9 W. of South Molton. The village, which is very small and wholly agricultural, is situated on a hill above the small river Dun, which here divides Devonshire from Somerset.
Over the last two days of 2016 we asked our Exmoor4all Facebook fans to post their favourite Exmoor images. Now we are waiting for our followers to choose the image which represents Exmoor for them. You can vote for your favourite here until Friday, 6 January. The winner will be announced on Saturday, 7 January (the price is a 2017 Exmoor4all calendar).
Last week many of our followers shared their snow photos with us. For a couple of days, Exmoor turned into a winter wonderland before Storm Angus brought high winds and floods to the region on Monday. Enjoy the photos again in our gallery.
Photo by Gaynor Gough
A warm breeze was gently blowing across the open moorland as I approached with caution, the highland cow and her calf were soaking up the Exmoor rays before the calf nuzzled right in . I couldn’t resist capturing this special moment before passing by, it was just so typical of Exmoor.
Gaynor Gough.
And this is what the May page of the Exmoor4all 2017 Calendar looks like:
We only have a limited number of calendars this year. Make sure you don’t miss out – when they’re gone, they’re gone.
