Exford Hostel

The moorland villages of Dunster and Dulverton are a short drive away, as are the comely coastal villages of Lynton, Lynmouth and Porlock, and the smashingly spectacular scenery of Somerset's moorland, hills, woodland, wildlife, the north Devon and Somerset coastline, and the peaceful landscapes of Horner, Cloutsham Valley, Oare and Dunkery… Both the South West Coast Path and the Coleridge Way are close to hand for those who fancy splendidly scenic hikes, and eight circular walks start from the hostel. Stacks of cycle routes are nearby too. The Exford Hostel team also recommends a picnic by the medieval bridge at Landacre, hiking among the wild goats of the Valley of the Rocks (Coleridge and Wordsworth waxed lyrical here, verse fact fans), or taking the 11-mile drive to the excellent watersports opps at Wimbleball Reservoir, all sorted by the competent South West Lakes Trust.