Activities in Exmoor

There is plenty to see and do infer everyone on Exmoor.  Everything from quiet countryside walks, exhilarating mountain bike routes, family activities, off roading, shooting, just to name a few. See our list below for a few of our suggestions.

Golfing
11.7 miles from Raleghs Cross.
Minehead and West somerset golf club was founded in 1882 welcomes members and visitors alike. Open all year round with panoramic views of the countryside and minehead. Visit www.mineheadgolf.co.uk to book to play on somerset’s oldest golf course.
Shooting
Birds hill can come to Raleghs and offer shooting on site. They cater for a wide range of group types from Team Building to Birthday parties. They offer Clay, CO2 Pistol Shooting & Archery.
Off Roading
Dave Thorpe Honda Off Road - you can arrange a Enduro or Motorcross days out for large or small groups. Dave Thorpe off road do regular rides starting or finishing at Raleghs cross for some nice food and hot tea / coffee.
Archery
We teach 6 at a time in rotation so numbers should not be a problem. We make it great fun and a little demanding It can be as competitive as you wish.
Walking
Exmoor is regarded as one of the finest areas for walking in the UK! Roadwater and Coleridge Way is one of the closest walks to Raleghs Cross - take a 7 mile route along Colerige Way through the Brendon Hills - you can download this route and many more on the Exmoor National Park website. There are so many lovely walks on Exmoor Tarr Steps, Valley of the Rocks and Dunkery Beacon to name a few.
History Walks
Mountain Biking
Exmoor is recognised as one of the best and most challenging off-road destinations in the UK. The Exmoor OS map gives some excellent routes - the exmoor countryside is filled with bridlepaths, lanes and tracks with varying landscapes for all abilities.
Fishing
Fishing on exmoor is a fishermans dream. Lovely clean waters and beautiful surroundings. Permits required please visit Exmoor National Park website for more info. Sea fishing is also fruitfull along the exmoor coastline with catches of bass, cod and skate reported. You could aso join a escorted fishing trip boat run from Minehead.

Golfing

Minehead and West somerset golf club was founded in 1882 welcomes members and visitors alike. Open all year round with panoramic views of the countryside and minehead. Visit www.mineheadgolf.co.uk to book to play on somerset’s oldest golf course.

Shooting

Birds hill can come to Raleghs and offer shooting on site. They cater for a wide range of group types from Team Building to Birthday parties. They offer Clay, CO2 Pistol Shooting & Archery.

CO2 Pistol shooting

The Pistols we use have a C02 gas cylinder in the grip and fire a magazine of 8 pellets. Definitely not toys!

We start you off on paper targets for you to have the basic training and get used to the pistols. We then move you on to steel drop down targets and that will be your competition.

Please allow around 2 hours with a min group size of 8

Archery

We teach 6 at a time in rotation so numbers should not be a problem. We make it great fun and a little demanding  It can be as competitive as you wish.

Off Roading

Dave Thorpe Honda Off Road – you can arrange a Enduro or Motorcross days out for large or small groups. Dave Thorpe off road do regular rides starting or finishing at Raleghs cross for some nice food and hot tea / coffee.

Mountain Biking

Exmoor is recognised as one of the best and most challenging off-road destinations in the UK. The Exmoor OS map gives some excellent routes – the exmoor countryside is filled with bridlepaths, lanes and tracks with varying landscapes for all abilities.

Walking

Exmoor is regarded as one of the finest areas for walking in the UK! Roadwater and Coleridge Way is one of the closest walks to Raleghs Cross – take a 7 mile route along Colerige Way through the Brendon Hills – you can download this route and many more on the Exmoor National Park website. There are so many lovely walks on Exmoor Tarr Steps, Valley of the Rocks and Dunkery Beacon to name a few.

Fishing

Fishing on exmoor is a fishermans dream. Lovely clean waters and beautiful surroundings. Permits required please visit Exmoor National Park website for more info. Sea fishing is also fruitfull along the exmoor coastline with catches of bass, cod and skate reported. You could aso join a escorted fishing trip boat run from Minehead.
Wimbleball lake has a big offering of activities, just a short drive from Raleghs you can enjoy a wide range of activities from Walking, Cycling, play areas, Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking, Raft Building, Archery & High Ropes.
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