Wedding Venues : Exmoor

Very. There are more than 600 miles of footpaths and bridleways, from open moorland and wooded river valleys to the coast path, plus dog-friendly beaches at Lynmouth and Porlock Weir and plenty of pubs and places to stay that welcome dogs.

From 1 March to 31 July, keep dogs on a short lead on open moorland and other access land, and stay on the path, to protect ground-nesting birds. All year, keep them on a lead or under close control, and take particular care around sheep, cattle and Exmoor's free-living ponies.

Dogs are welcome on Lynmouth's beach all year, and at Porlock Weir and Bossington. Minehead's main beach has areas where dogs are restricted.

Try the riverside path from Lynmouth to Watersmeet, the short climb to the top of Dunkery Beacon, the circular walk from Tarr Steps along the River Barle, or the Valley of Rocks on the coast path from Lynton.

Exmoor ponies live wild on the moor, so give them plenty of space. Keep your dog on a lead when ponies are nearby, and don't let it approach them, especially in spring when there are foals.

Some do and some don't. Many hotels and cottages charge a small fee per dog, per night or per stay, while others welcome dogs free. Each of our dog-friendly places to stay on Exmoor explains its dog policy, including how many dogs are allowed and any rooms or areas they can't go.