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Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · Nov 29

Lovely to be on Bluesky!
We are Exmoor National Park
Come explore us! 💚🌳🐎🦌🌊🏵️💚

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Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 1d

Willow star weaving workshop
Tuesday 28 October 11am – 3pm
Come and make a lovely willow star decoration with Jane!

Learn how to weave natural fibres to create your star and take away a skill which you can use to make your own natural decorations.

Exmoor National Park Centre, Lynmouth.

Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 1d

..Search exmoorwalks.org 'Exmoor Events' or 'Exmoor Get Involved' for more...

#ExmoorNationalPark
📸Neville Stanikk

Walking | Exmoor

From a gentle stroll to an all-day epic or multi-day adventure Exmoor has some of the best walking county in the UK. Discover Exmoor's top walks with route guides, videos, and mapping. Short walks, ci...

exmoorwalks.org

Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #WorldMentalHealthDay
Nature can have such a postive impact on our mental wellbeing
Whether it’s trying one of the many amazing walks here on Exmoor, volunteering with us or joining in with one of the many brilliant free events we have on offer throughout the year...

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Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you so much everyone who came along to enjoy the activities at our Exmoor Bogtastic event and to Jim Wileman/Peatfest SouthWest for these lovely photos!

Made possible by @heritagefunduk.bsky.social and CareMoor for Exmoor

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Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 3d

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Campfire Stargazing and storytelling
Dark Skies themed arts and crafts
Astronomy Suppers & Talks
Ranger-led walks and wildlife adventures

More info and book www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/darkskiesfestival

Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 3d

Not long to go now until the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival 2025, tickets booking up fast for over 70 events across the National Park

Festival highlights include:
Planetarium sessions in Tiverton and Ilfracombe
Pathway to the Planets at Wimbleball Lake
Dark Skies Yoga cont...

Credit: Keith Trueman

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Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 3d

Exmoor National Park Centre Lynmouth is hosting a portrait exhibition 'It's who we are' by Devon Air Ambulance with photographer Paul Martin

Exhibition launch this Saturday 11 October 11am
on until 31 October, open daily 10am-5pm
Free admission - donations welcome

Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 4d

🌳Exmoor Parkland Tree Dedications🌳
Following the huge success of last year’s parkland tree planting, we’re thrilled to be doing it again in early 2026!

Just a few trees left, so get your dedications in soon! 👇https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/ParklandTreeDedicationSimonsbath

Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 4d

Talk on Exmoor’s dark sky reserve and protecting the night sky for people, wildlife and star gazing.
Interesting and informative presentation with tea, coffee and chance to ask questions...
Booking essential tinyurl.com/y3b5r2m4

Credit Hugh Clark/bats.co.uk

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Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you to CareMoor Business Champions 'Exmoor Fungus Group' who will give £1 from each of their memberships to CareMoor for Exmoor.
They'll also give a donation for every 10 members that sign up - find out more at exmoorfungusgroup.co.uk

Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 4d

First pine martens released in Exmoor National Park in landmark nature recovery project...

First pine martens released in Exmoor National Park in landmark nature recovery project | The Wildlife Trusts

A pioneering nature recovery project has reintroduced 19 pine martens to Exmoor National Park — marking the official return of a native species lost for over a century.

www.wildlifetrusts.org

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Unofficial BBCNews (UK) Bot @bbcnews-uk-rss.bsky.social · 4d

Pine martens released on Exmoor in 'positive sign for nature'

They are "back where they belong" after being relocated from Scotland, conservationists say.

www.bbc.com

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Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 5d

Cont... read more on the initiative here

Singer Instruments partners with the Sowing the Seeds initiative - Singer Instruments

Singer Instruments' partnership with Sowing the Seeds to leave a lasting environmental legacy with wildflower meadows across Exmoor.

www.singerinstruments.com

Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 5d

Singer Instruments have teamed up with us, Exmoor Ponies & the Sowing The Seeds Project.
CEO Harry:
“Humanity needs biology more than ever-We’re proud to be making a global & local impact by creating our own wildflower meadow. Thanks to Exmoor NP for driving this initiative!”

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Daniel Mumby @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social · 5d

Had an absolute blast this morning climbing Dunkery Beacon (the highest point in @exmoornp.bsky.social) for a #LDReporter livestream :)

Please excuse my grotesque expression - it was extremely windy up there, but the views more than made up for it :) #Exmoor #Somerset

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Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 8d

Exmoor National Park's Dark Sky Reserve praised in 'The Sun'

www.thesun.co.uk/travel/36704612/best-stargazing-holidays-uk-views/

The best spots for stargazing in the UK where you will soak up prime views

WE’VE had collective night-sky fever ever since the Northern Lights made a dazzling appearance over Britain last year. And soon, the conditions will be just right for spotting sparkling stars, mete…

www.thesun.co.uk

Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 10d

Lynton and Lynmouth celebrated in the Daily Express...
www.express.co.uk/travel/artic...

#exmoor #exmoornationalpark #devon

Two UK towns called ‘Switzerland of England’ with incredible views | Travel News | Travel | Express.co.uk

A pair of UK towns has been dubbed the 'Switzerland of England' thanks to its unique scenery and majestic hilly landscape.

www.express.co.uk

Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 11d

Sign up now - launch of the Exmoor National Park Management Plan 2025-2030

Feat. Julian Glover OBE, author, journalist and former Special Advisor to No.10.

Open to all, advanced booking essential - find all the info and register here
tinyurl.com/4mypwbxx

Includes light lunch & chance to network.

Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 11d

Last free walking events of the season, from our Dunster Exmoor National Park Centre

Dunster Outback Guided walk
Meet at the Exmoor National Park Centre, Dunster (TA24 6SE) 11am on Weds 1 Oct

A Walk through Dunster’s History 11am-1pm 8 Oct 2025
Find more by searching 'Exmoor Events'

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The Art and Energy Collective @artandenergycic.bsky.social · 18d

Bogtastic workshop event with @exmoornp.bsky.social
Free (booking tinyurl.com/bsuan7f9)
White Rocks Cottage, Simonsbath, TA24 7SH next to Ashcombe Carpark
Sat 4 Oct 10am – 3pm
Celebrate the wild heart of Exmoor & uncover the hidden wonders beneath your feet
#peatfestsouthwest #peatfest #peatfestsw

Poster with Bogtastic Workshop part of Peat-Fest South-West 2025

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Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks to Paul Sparks for this beautiful shot,
looking east along the Exmoor Coast with Watermouth Bay in the foreground. Taken from near Widmouth Head.

Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 12d

Listen out for our very own ranger Charlotte on the Fun Kids Science podcast!
20 mins in...
www.funkidslive.com/podcast/fun-...

Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 12d

A free day of fun activities for anyone who loves, nature, science or geology - free refreshments.
Sign up here now if you want to join us this Saturday 4 October for an Exmoor PeatFest Bogtastic Extravaganza! 👇
tinyurl.com/bsuan7f9

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Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 15d

Some beautiful Autumnal Exmoor pictures by the late Neville Stanikk available now on the Exmoor Commons page flickr.com/groups/exmoorcommons/

It's free-to-use imagery featuring Exmoor National Park for individuals and businesses in the national park.

Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social · 17d

2/2 Growing in a nursery to be planted out once established, gives it the best chance of success.
These seeds were hand harvested on Exmoor and will be planted across the National Park. Your CareMoor for Exmoor donations help nature projects like this and support our wildlife.