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Snowdrop
Valley 2013 |
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SNOWDROP VALLEY HAS NOW CLOSED FOR 2013
We do hope that everyone who visited enjoyed the beautiful experience
of Snowdrop Valley and will return again in 2014
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Snowdrop Valley is a privately owned remote valley in
a hidden part of Exmoor, close to Wheddon Cross
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The
Badgworthy Land Company kindly allow access to the valley while
the beautiful carpet of snowdrops is in bloom throughout February
each year.
Cutcombe Parish Council, in conjunction with Exmoor National Park
Authority, runs a Park and Ride Service to Snowdrop Valley and
staffs the Snowdrop Information Point in the Car Park.
Visitors can also walk down into the valley, and there is a variety
of merchandise available to purchase as souvenirs. |
Snowdrop Valley Information Leaflet 2013 Click
here
to download
Walking
route maps
Winter clothing and suitable sturdy walking footwear is essential.
The walking routes take in bridleways and footpaths, and can
be very muddy.
Short
Walks - Route
- Map
Medium Walk - Route
- Map
Long Walk - Route
- Map
Snowdrop Valley Merchandise click
here
The
single track lane into the valley is closed by a legal road
closure order throughout February. Any vehicle entering the
valley without an authorised Vehicle Pass will be reported
to the police.
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Cutcombe
Church
The
parish church of St John the Evangelist is amongst
the highest on Exmoor.
The church is ½ m. from the main road,
and has undergone extensive restoration |
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Snowdrop Valley Cafe
In
the Moorland Hall, Wheddon Cross with refreshments
provided by various village organisations throughout
the Park and Ride Scheme.
Sorry
now closed
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Rest
and be Thankful Inn.....We
are open
Refreshments
are available at the
Rest and be Thankful where a full lunch time
menu
is available as well as morning coffee and afternoon
teas.
See Where
to Stay page.
(Coaches please telephone
01643 841222)
www.restandbethankful.co.uk
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Exmoor
House
Tearoom
open daily during snowdrop time 11am
- 3pm for snacks & light lunches
Guest accommodation
See Where
to Stay
Special breaks available.
Tel:
01643 841432
www.exmoorhotel.co.uk |
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Market
Cafe
A
new cafe facility situated in the new market where
many of you will have parked your cars.
See
the Snowdrop Information Board for daily opening
details |
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Londis
Your
local convenience store and fuel station. With a
full range of groceries, newspapers, bread, milk
and snacks, as well as off-licence, Paypoint and
Post Office facilities
Tel 01643 841221
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Exmoor
Park Visitor Centre - Dulverton Tel: 01398 323841
Exmoor National Park office 01398 323665
www.theexmoormagazine.com
www.greatbritishgardens.co.uk
www.lyntonandlynmouthscene.co.uk
www.wheddoncross.org.uk/accommodation.htm
www.exmoor-online.co.uk/accommodation.htm
www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/somersetsound
www.coleridgeway.co.uk
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We
would like to thank the following advertisers for
supporting us this year
The Yarn Market Hotel High Street, Dunster www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
Little Quarme Cottages Wheddon Cross, Minehead
www.littlequarme-cottages.co.uk
North Wheddon Farm Wheddon Cross, Minehead www.go-exmoor.co.uk
Exmoor House Wheddon Cross, Minehead www.exmoorhouse.com
Cobblestones High Street, Dunster, Somerset
Rest and Be Thankful Wheddon Cross, Minehead www.restandbethankful.co.uk
Sundial Wheddon Cross, Minehead
www.sundialguesthouse.co.uk
Cutthorne Luckwell Bridge, Wheddon Cross, Minehead
www.cutthorne.co.uk
F Webber & Sons (Londis) The Garage, Wheddon Cross,
Minehead
West Somerset Railway plc The Railway Station, Minehead
www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
Triscombe Wheddon Cross, Minehead www.triscombefarm.co.uk
Pembroke Cottage Wheddon Cross, Minehead www.pembrokecottageexmoor.co.uk
Little Brendon Hill Farm Wheddon Cross, Minehead www.exmoorheaven.co.uk
Locks Tea Room The Old School House, 18c High Street,
Dunster
Exmoor
Wildlife Safaris, Wheddon Cross www.exmoorwildlifesafaris.co.uk
The Chocolate House, Dunster www.nutcombe-chocs.co.uk
Tessa's Tea Shop, High Street, Dunster
If
you plan on staying in Wheddon Cross for a few days
visit our
accommodation pages
Please
remember the Countryside Code
If
you are planning to visit Snowdrop Valley why
not return to the area and spend a few days walking
The Coleridge Way, 36 miles through
the stunning Somerset countryside of the Quantock
Hills, Brendon Hills and Exmoor. The route takes
you from Nether Stowey to Porlock and passes through
the villages of Holford, West Quantoxhead, Bicknoller,
Monksilver, Roadwater, Luxborough and Wheddon
Cross, close to Snowdrop Valley.
For
more information visit the Coleridge
Way
or ring Porlock Visitor Centre on 01643 863150
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