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Marsh Bridge Cottage bed and breakfast is an ideal location to take advantage of all that the Exmoor National Park and North Devon has to offer. Dulverton is the southern gateway to Exmoor and is situated in the beautiful Barle Valley.

Dulverton is full of natural charm. A small Exmoor Market town which was used as a back drop to the well known film, The Land Girls. It is also the Head Quarters for the Exmoor National Park.

There is so much to do and explore in the Exmoor area:

West Somerset Railway
www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
Take a trip on the steam trains and enjoy 20 miles of glorious west somerset scenery,
coast and country.

The National Trust
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Visit some of the many local National Trust Properties such as Knightshayes Court – Nr Tiverton. A Victorian country house richly decorated interiors and with its unique walled garden. Dunster Castle – A romantic castle in a dramatic hilltop location with sweeping views over Exmoor and the Bristol Channel. Arlington Court – Nr Barnstaple. A Regency House hidden in a wooded valley on the edge of Exmoor boasts the Trusts largest collection of horse drawn carriages.

Wimbleball Lake
www.swlakestrust.org.uk
Visit this scenic lake lying within the Exmoor National Park which offers a variety of
activities including watersports, fishing and walking.

Kayaking
www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/barle.htm
For the adventurous outdoor person the River Barle which runs from northern Exmoor (Somerset) south to join the River Exe offers kayaking/canoeing.

Walking
www.whatsonexmoor.co.uk/walking
The Exmoor National park has over 1000km of footpaths through woodlands, valleys, moorland, farmland and coastal cliffs.

Marsh Bridge Cottage bed and breakfast is an ideal place to explore Exmoor on foot as Exmoor footpaths lead directly from the house. If you are a more experienced walker take the route to Tarr Steps and beyond or if you are less adventurous take a shorter stroll to Dulverton.

Fishing
www.exevalleyfishery.co.uk
www.lancenich.co.uk/products.asp
Exe Valley Fishery has fishing for all ages throughout the year. The Rivers Barle,
Exe, Mole, Taw & Lyn offer salmon and trout fishing

Shooting
www.roxtons.com/shootingvenue.aspx
There are a number of famous high bird shoots in the area

Horse Riding
www.pinelodge.countryside-inter.net

www.exmoorponycentre.org.uk
Exmoor Pony Centre is situated just over 1 mile from Marsh Bridge Cottage bed and breakfast where you will have the unique opportunity to meet and ride Exmoor ponies on Exmoor.

West Anstey Farm Stables
Tel: West Anstey Farm Stables 01398 341354
Riding Stables in the area cater for all ages and abilities. Ride onto the open moor or follow many local bridleways.

Safaris
www.exmoorwildlifesafaris.co.uk
www.discoverysafaris.com
Enjoy off road safaris, admiring the Exmoor scenery, see the Exmoor red deer, Exmoor ponies and other wildlife in their natural environment.

Grand Western Canal
www.tivertoncanal.co.uk
The restored section of the Grand Western Canal, running from Tiverton to Lowdwells. Relax on one of Englands very few horse drawn barges and enjoy the local beautiful Devon countryside.

Cycling
www.sustrans.org.uk
www.letsgobiking.com/exe_valley_way.html
The quiet Exmoor country lanes are excellent for cycling whether you choose to ride the West Country Way (cycle Route 3 which passes through Dulverton), Exe Valley Way or just bring your cycle to tour the sustrans routes along the Exmoor lanes and moorlands.