Dog-friendly cabins in Exmoor National Park

1. Exmoor campsites and caravan sites can book up quickly, especially in July and August, and during school holidays. Tent campers can typically find a spot even at the busiest times, but call ahead to avoid disappointment. 
2. Wild camping is possible in Exmoor National Park, but you must seek permission from the landowner. If unsure, it’s best to stick to the designated sites. 
3. Be sure to check seasonal opening and closing dates, which vary by campsite. Many campsites open from March-April through September-October, while others stay open year-round.

Exmoor weather is notoriously changeable, so pack for all seasons and be prepared for sudden showers and morning fog, even in summer. Camping is best from May through September, but there are heated glampsites and year-round caravan parks for those visiting out of season. Springtime is ideal for wildlife watching, while October is rutting season for the park’s red deer.

• Exmoor National Park is set along the coast of north Devon and west Somerset. It’s about a 30-minute drive from Barnstaple or Taunton. Direct trains from London run to Taunton, a 70-minute journey away.
• Local buses link the towns and villages of Exmoor National Park, but the best way to explore the national park is on foot or by bike.
• There are many small towns and villages dotted throughout the park, where you’ll find small shops, pubs and cafés, and restrooms. 
• Exmoor has several accessible trails and attractions, and all-terrain trampers are available to hire at Heddon Valley, Wimbleball Lake, and Dunster Castle.
• Exmoor National Park has free-roaming herds of ponies, so take care when driving throughout the park. Do not try to feed or touch the ponies—these are feral animals and may kick or bite.