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Combe Sydenham Country Park

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Combe Sydenham is a stunning country park which offers an array of activities to the outdoorsie type. The mountain bike trails are fantastic, however there are also fishing opportunities, many walks throughout the grounds, and there is a whole host a ‘hidden’ gems to be discovered.

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Search for ‘Combe Sydenham’ in Google for more information. There is also an amazing 15th Century manor house on the estate, however I am not sure whether it is possible to view it/haven’t looked into it.

All the best,

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Guest Blog: Experience Exmoor

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Simply the best!

Created: 15/01/2013 – 01:20 pm

We are over the moon! Our beloved Exmoor National Park has just been voted the most favourite national park in the UK. Over a period of five months BBC viewers had the opportunity to vote online for one of the 15 contenders. Although it is one of the smallest areas, Exmoor received a staggering 36% of the votes, making it tower head and shoulders above the others.

What a delightful outcome!

The fifteen members of the National Parks family each stand out in their own way. We are lucky to have so many beautiful areas of protected countryside in Britain, and to choose one as the favourite is not an easy task. That is why receiving the first place feels pretty amazing.

Of course we are hoping that the result will create more Exmoor awareness and bring extra tourists to this part of the UK. But, thinking business aside, we are simply happy with the recognition because the Exmoor National Park is truly one of the most magical and inspiring places we know. On our safari trips we often have guests who cannot believe that they travelled far and away to so-called dream destinations, while all the while they were not aware of the mind-blowing landscapes and scenery, the wonderful wildlife and the fascinating evidence of the past that awaited them here, almost on their doorstep.

Exmoor – it’s simply the best!

A few links:

The results of the online vote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01ljl4r

UK national parks official website: http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk

Pictures of Exmoor on our FB page: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/ExperienceExmoor

Official Visit Exmoor tourist information: http://www.visit-exmoor.co.uk/

More inspiring Exmoor pictures, news and information: https://exmoor4all.com/

 

Experience Exmoor offer exhilarating outdoor activities in North Devon and Exmoor National Park.  You can find out more about them at http://www.exmoorexperience.co.uk.

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NEWS FROM EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK

Following the recent flood damage to Tarr Steps, the longest clapper bridge in the country, early estimates show that repairs to the rights of way network around the bridge and across Exmoor National Park are likely to cost thousands of pounds. National Park Rangers are currently busy assessing the damage in more detail.

Somerset County Council, in collaboration with English Heritage and Exmoor National Park Authority are already working on plans to rebuild the bridge itself, but the footpaths and bridleways in the area have been badly affected by fallen trees, small landslips and surfaces being washed away. The expenditure needed exceeds the funding available each year to maintain public paths and a number of local people and businesses have offered financial help towards the repairs. People who would like to make a contribution can do so through the Exmoor National Park CareMoor…

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