Exmoor events this month

Ever wondered what kinds of creatures live in rockpools, or what exactly deer get up to at night? All will be revealed soon at Exmoor National Park, with a series of un-missable events to end the month.

Things get started with a chance for you  to improve your confidence in exploring the countryside by gaining basic map reading and compass skills and discovering what can be done where. The event on Thursday 22 July includes practical sessions, so participants should wear walking clothing/boots. Booking is essential by contacting the National Park Centre in Dunster 01643 821835. Meet at Dunster 10am, no dogs please.

On Monday July 26 the whole family can join a National Park ranger to find out ‘who is eating who’ in the rockpools of Lynmouth and ‘what is hiding where?’ Meet on seafront opposite cliff railway, Lymouth SS722497 at 2pm for approx 2 hrs.

Finally, the Simonsbath Evening Deer Search on Tuesday 27 July offers the unique opportunity to try and locate the red deer of Exmoor. Meet at Ashcombe Car Park, Simonsbath SS774395-7 at 7pm for 2 hours /3 miles. Binoculars, walking boots/clothing are essential. No dogs please.

Please note there is a small charge for these events, for more information on any of them please call the contact number provided or the Dulverton National Park Centre on ✆ 01398 323841. You can also visit www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk for an interactive walking map ranging from easy to strenuous.