Exmoor

Many artisans have been inspired by Exmoor s raw beauty. R D Blackmore s story of Lorna Doone took place at Badgworthy Water drawing from local legends of 17th Century outlaws who preyed on this area. Poets alike sought and found inspiration amongst its open spaces and wooded valleys, most notably Wordsworth and Coleridge.
Not only has this spectacular scenery been painted in its many forms over the years (local art groups are in abundance), but the way of life on Exmoor has been captured by many famous sporting artists - Lionel Edwards, Cecil Aldin and Sir Alfred Munnings immediately spring to mind. The more recent works of Donald Ayres portray a very personal passion for the landscape for the landscape and hunting exploits.		The Scenery is spectacular.
The Exmoor descends from 'The British Hill Pony'		For a small number of people, a lesser known gem of the rich tapestry of this area is the Exmoor pony. It has always been an integral part of Exmoor life, be it for transporting, farming, hunting or pleasure purposes. Written evidence of the ponies existence goes back as far as the Royal Forest itself - to the Doomsday Book, but recent scientific evidence suggests an even more illustrious history ..