The tops of Exmoor got a little dusting of snow today while the valleys remained green. It was a gorgeous sunny day, with beautiful views across the Bristol Channel. David Binks of Court Farm Holiday Cottages in Exford sent us these photos of his morning walk up Dunkery Beacon.
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.
Exmoor came top of the league in a recent poll conducted by the BBC. 36% of all voters chose Exmoor as their favourite National Park in the UK. Runner-up Brecon Beacons managed a meagre 13%, the Lake District 12% and the rest scrambled for their share of 1 to 5%.
For the locals, this vote doesn’t come as a surprise: Exmoor has so much to offer, from the moor to the sea. Beautiful countryside is the backdrop for holidays as active or relaxing as desired.
Not sure what to do in your next holiday? Do come and see us – you won’t be disappointed!
A Walk in the Woods (Elke Winzer)
A spot of fishing at Wimbleball Lake. By Peter French.
Exmoor Rain Forest (Robert Hatton)
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