Exford is a walkers paradise
with many miles of peaceful way-marked walks available.
This busy hunting, fishing and walking centre on the river
Exe is in the heart of the National
Park. There is an attractive village green surrounded by shops, restaurants
and hotels. There is also a Youth Hostel and a fine church. There is
a horse show held annually in August.
Exford is renowned for its country sports. There is much hunting, fishing and
Shooting all within close proximity to the village.
The two fords at Exford (SS842391) are tucked
away down a narrow lane behind some cottages. The lane is tarmaced
as is passes the cottages, but becomes a gravel track as it approaches
the fords, which are really joined together. The first is over a small
stream, but the second crosses the River Exe. They both have firm gravel
and rock bottoms, and there's a footbridge alongside. The main ford
was only about 6 inches deep when we visited, but that was after a
long dry spell. The track on the west side of the fords becomes very
steep, narrow and rocky, passable only by a capable 4x4 with good ground
clearance and folding wing mirrors. Guess how I found out!
Exford Green
St Mary Magdalene Exford
The White Horse Exford
The Crown Exford
Exford (pop 399) is an attractive village set around a green. It acts as a service centre for central Exmoor, and its tourism is mainly based on hunting and riding.
Walking near Exford
image supplied by kind permission of Somerset Tourism, Somerset County Council
Walking near Exford
image supplied by kind permission of Somerset Tourism, Somerset County Council
Exford Church
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