August 2017 wasn’t the best summer month we have experienced on Exmoor. However, there were a number of very nice days, and Exmoor is beautiful whatever the weather anyway!
Here are some of the images our Exmoor4all community shared with us in August:
This stunning photo was taken by Jen Larkin on her iPhone near Selworthy Beacon on August 12, waiting for the #PerseidMeteorShower .
Photo by Leanna Coles.
15 August 2017
Paul Waby shot this video during his recent trip to West Somerset.
Can you guess the locations?
It is August, and Exmoor is covered in purple swaths of heather. Have a look at this breathtaking photo by John Spurr which was taken a few days ago. We love this image so much that we have chosen it as the featured photo on our welcome page.
Bossington is part of the National Trust Holnicote Estate on Exmoor. Photo by Julia Amies-Green.
Here are some of the images shared with us last week. To see them full size, please click on an image.
Campers will be hoping for stars in their eyes at the Big Adventure Family Camp Out on Saturday 13 August at Wimbleball Lake (TA22 9NU) in Exmoor National Park.
The event, organised by the National Park Authority, is ideal for first time campers and a chance to camp out in a wonderful location. The site opens at 4pm when there is time to set up camp and cook dinner after which there will be activities to enjoy. Tents need to be down by 11am on Sunday 14 August.
National Park ranger Adam Vasey says: “We’re really lucky to be able to offer this camping experience here on the shores of Wimbleball Lake. Not only have we got the family camping area especially reserved for us, but we’ve got storytelling, a camp fire, guitar playing as well as a bat walk and, when it gets dark, some astronomy (weather permitting).
“It’s a really friendly environment for first time family campers so don’t be scared, there’ll be people to help out and everyone is welcome!”
The camp site has easy access to the cafe and children’s play area, with beautiful walks and a cycle trail around the lake itself. Facilities include showers, toilet block and washing up facilities; the site is also dog friendly. Exmoor National Park is an International Dark Sky Reserve and Wimbleball Lake is a Dark Sky Discovery Site – so here’s hoping for clear skies.
Booking for the Family Camp Out is essential, for more information and to book please visit:
events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=vjzs4adab&oeidk=a07ec82aef9fa6d8bc2 or telephone the National Park Centre in Dulverton 01398 323841
Charge: £20/family (two adults & two children). £10/additional adult. £5/additional child.
Images show the recent Family Camp Out at Horner Wood
