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  1. Tretower avatar

    RE: Which uni/city in england should i go to?

    by Tretower 23 April 2012

    What are you after? Birmingham is quite a happening place; but it is not London. That said it is easy and cheap enough to jump on a train…

  2. dick_dangerous avatar

    RE: Falconry Experience, Pub dining with child

    by dick_dangerous 20 April 2012

    I can second the recommendation for the Hawk Conservancy. I used to go as a child and was enraptored by it... Couldn't resist the pun!…

  3. mudansaac avatar

    Falconry Experience, Pub dining with child

    by mudansaac 20 April 2012

    Hi, just a few questions: 1. When we go to GB next year we would love to have a 'falconry experience' with our 7yo son that lasts for…

  4. silverbird44 avatar

    RE: South West Coast Path in May - tips?

    by silverbird44 12 February 2012

    Having done a lot of hiking on the Dorset and Devon sections of the South West coast, I would agree with Copepod that ringing ahead at…

  5. pubez avatar

    RE: Last Man Standing - Part 5!

    by pubez 18 January 2012

    It's a *TON UP* ! Raises bat, Drops kecks...has a sip of Exmoor Gold and carries on! Middle and Middle, Billy, ya crocked fingered KUN…

  6. aladyinlondon avatar

    RE: Coastal Britain in late January?

    by aladyinlondon 13 January 2012

    I recommend going to Exmoor and doing some of the northern coast of Cornwall. It is really beautiful out there. Hiring a car is the best…

  7. karmi214 avatar

    Coastal Britain in late January?

    by karmi214 13 January 2012

    My husband and I are considering starting our visit with a brief stay in Bath and then maybe heading to Exmoor, or as far as Hartland…

  8. paulbibby avatar

    RE: First time in the UK for three weeks.

    by paulbibby 14 June 2011

    Hi, It's quite hard to get off the beaton track in the UK and your best chance of doing that is in northern Scotland. For parks the follow…

  9. mommy_barbie avatar

    RE: Wales - England - Best Options

    by mommy_barbie 13 June 2011

    Thank you for replying - yes, it's the same trip. We have had some changes personally and at work that required a bit of a shift - while…

  10. iviehoff avatar

    RE: Wales - England - Best Options

    by iviehoff 13 June 2011

    >if you were hitting London and Wales as a family, and you could visit one other area, would you choose Devon/Cornwall, or the Cotswolds,…

  11. jackarono avatar

    RE: Driving to Lynmouth

    by jackarono 21 April 2011

    Dick, you sure make that seem appealing. :) Thanks to all! Tretower, I do love Exmoor, and even if it's winding, it might be worth it.…

  12. Tretower avatar

    RE: Driving to Lynmouth

    by Tretower 19 April 2011

    #2 The last part of the route is quite twisting. If you are that way check out Tar Steps (things don't get much older and I know how…

  13. fortunateson82 avatar

    Ten days in Devon and Cornwall

    by fortunateson82 22 February 2011

    I'm planning a ten day trip with my girlfriend to Cornwall and Devon during the two bank holiday weekends. We have a number of things…

  14. dom_oneill avatar

    Overland Defender for Sale

    by dom_oneill 19 December 2010

    The ultimate overland Defender is available for sale. 2003, RoW spec, 300TDI, 60000 miles, station wagon, LHD It is currently based in…

  15. dom_oneill avatar

    Overland Defender for Sale

    by dom_oneill 19 December 2010

    The ultimate overland Defender is now available for sale - 2003, RoW spec 300TDI engine, 5 door station wagon, 60000 miles . It is curren…

  16. ianigsy avatar

    Re: suggestions for 5 days car trip south and west of London

    by ianigsy 08 August 2010

    If you know 'Lorna Doone', you might also enjoy driving through Exmoor- essentially the area around the northern end of the Devon/Somerset…

  17. Kala avatar

    RE: Somerset north (coast)

    by Kala 19 July 2010

    I don't think Watchet's particularly special. Very close to Watchet on the edge of Exmoor is Dunster with Dunster castle which is very…

  18. CRISSY avatar

    Somerset north (coast)

    by CRISSY 17 July 2010

    I have a day to spend before arriving to Bristol from Exmoor Nat. Park. Any nice place to visit on the road? (village or whatelse..) …

  19. Kala avatar

    RE: Family and ind'l activities in Exmoor Nat'l Park

    by Kala 14 June 2010

    I know the area well and I can picture where stables are. A quick google shows that the ones I mean are at Burrowhayes farm http://www.por…

  20. Eric_B avatar

    Family and ind'l activities in Exmoor Nat'l Park

    by Eric_B 12 June 2010

    Hi, my wife, 2 kids (4 and 2) and I are spending a couple of days in Porlock -- Exmoor National Park. I know that the tourist office…

  21. FrankieD83 avatar

    RE: 7days southern England

    by FrankieD83 12 June 2010

    Dartmoor and Exmoor both beautiful if you like wild scenery and walks and they are easy side trips either from Exeter or on the way to/from…

  22. Kala avatar

    Re: National Trust, Southwest of London

    by Kala 10 June 2010

    Dunster castle on the edge of Exmoor is well worth a visit.

  23. Kala avatar

    RE: Jurassic Coast

    by Kala 13 April 2010

    You could head over to the north coast (Minehead, Porlock) and spend a day exploring beautiful Exmoor with its wild ponies. If the weather…

  24. Kala avatar

    Re: Exmoor, Devon

    by Kala 09 April 2010

    I can comment on your Porlock stay: From Porlock a drive over Exmoor down to Lynton/Lynmouth is beautiful with stunning views. If you…

  25. raquelle_baguelle avatar

    Re: Southwest of England itinerary

    by raquelle_baguelle 01 April 2010

    I would recommend going to Dartmoor national park rather than Exmoor, as Dartmoor is bigger and much more beautiful...... just be careful…

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