Tarka Trail - Exmoor
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Follow in the footsteps of Tarka the Otter (the furry aquatic animal, not a guy from the Bear Pit in Bristol!) around the Northern Exmoor Coast.
We'll start in the picturesque Valley of the Rocks - inspiration for Wordsworth, Coleridge and many other Romantic Poets.
We'll then head inland towards Cherrybridge and Barbrook to cross the West Lyn River and then follow that around to the Tarka trail itself on the East Lyn. Then, after crossing the East Lyn at Watersmeet, we'll head for the coast to pickup the South West Coast Path back to Lynmouth.
In Lynmouth, we might cheat a bit and catch the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway from the harbour to the cliff top, (or we could walk up to the top of the cliff) before continuing to follow the Coast Path back to the Valley of the Rocks.
Dogs are welcome to join us on this event but we do ask the following:
- Please appreciate the fact that not everyone is a dog owner or lover- especially when we stop to eat
- Please ensure you adhere to the Countryside Code at all times - see (Keeping Dogs Under Effective Control)
If your dog is uncontrolled and strays in open land frightening other animals or livestock, the leader is supported by the OutdoorLads board of trustees to ask you to leave the event as this is not acceptable behaviour.
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What to bring
Hand sanitiser and a face covering: whilst we are living with Covid-19, please bring your own to events to help keep everyone safe
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Please bring your usual packed lunch, and water will be essential.
We'll be walking through Lynmouth and Lynton mid-afternoon so there will be a chance to stock up again there, but we'll stop for lunch before we get there - so you'll need to bring your lunch with you.