Most of Twitchen Farm land is designated as an Environmentally Sensitive Area and all is within The Exmoor National Park. We are in an area of outstanding natural beauty and the land is protected because it is recognized to be an important habitat for wildlife. Use our to discover the amazing flora and fauna in our 'old' fields, wooded copse and babbling streams. Dogs can be exercised in the Twitchen Farm fields, but please take care to keep them under close control when there are sheep in the fields. Or you can walk through Twitchen Farm fields to the village, to quench your thirst at The Black Venus Inn, or buy a postcard at The Challacombe Stores and Post Office or at the beginning of a longer walk onto the moors.
Use our map and self guided walk notes to explore the village of Challacombe. A walk of one or two hours along footpaths and very quiet country lanes. Ideal to stretch your legs if you have had along car journey to get here. For more information on our quaint Exmoor village please visit
Take a twenty minute drive in any direction from Twitchen Farm and you will find a different landscape to walk in. To the North is the rugged coast path and deep wooded coastal valleys. To the east is the high moorland with large areas of access land and high river valleys. To the south is Forestry Commission land with mixed woodland and rivers that are ideal places to look for early spring flowers or to enjoy the autumnal colours. To the west there are footpaths through relatively gentle Devon farmland, green lanes, National Trust woodland and Wistlandpound reservoir.
We have four different mapped routes with directions and of varying lengths. They all start and finish at Twitchen Farm.
Some incorporate permitted footpaths and bridle paths that are not marked on ordnance survey maps.
As keen walkers and riders we have extensive knowledge of 'The Moor'. If you require some assistance planning your own routes, we are happy to help.
, a small local company who offer trail holidays using a number of carefully selected Exmoor accommodation providers, of which Twitchen Farm is one. The routes are carefully researched and you are well supported during your holiday. Hire of bicycles and horses can be arranged. For more details contact Lynton Tourist Information Centre 01598 752225