Exmoor money

Exmoor tree
Originally uploaded by Mr_Chips

I always knew Exmoor was a special place. Not many people go there. They think south Devon has all the attractions but Exmoor is subtle. You have to drink in the beauties slowly to really appreciate them. Whether it’s the wild lanes with trees bent over in the wind or the [...]

The Black Venus, Challacombe, Devon

River Barle on Exmoor
Originally uploaded by Mr_Chips
A delightful pub on Exmoor and ideally placed if you go walking up to Pinkery Pond. I went with D&J on a wet wintry night but there was a warm cosy welcome inside and we were soon drinking some ale and looking at the blackboard menu being careful not [...]

That New Place

That New Place
Originally uploaded by Mr_Chips
That New Place, South molten
Morning coffee
One of my favourite places in South Molten.
There is a great coffee stall in the covered market where you can buy coffee but best of all sit and have a cup where you can properly look around at the locals and make some [...]

Pinkworthy pond

Pinkery pondOriginally uploaded by Mr_Chips
Pinkworthy (pronounced Pinkery) pond – a short walk on Exmoor.
Birds – stonechat and buzzards.
Position – Exmoor – Challacombe – Simonsbath road – park at Goats Bridge.
Time – 2 hours.
Supplies: The Black Venus pub and stores in Challacombe.
I love this walk and I am always trying to get people to come out [...]