| Deadline looms for Exmoor 2011 |
 Tourism providers in the area have until September 15 to snap up a place in Exmoor, Coast and Quantocks, the not-for-profit visitor guide promoting the area nationally and beyond.
The 2011 visitor guide is being managed by a team of experienced experts from the Exmoor Tourism Partnership, which includes 'hands-on' industry professionals. With specially commissioned light, bright summery photos and refreshing editorial, Exmoor 2011 will build on the success of Exmoor 2010 to produce our best guide yet. What's more prices have been held at 2010 prices! For more information phone 01398 324 599 or visit the Exmoor Tourism Partnership website.
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| Onwards and upwards for the Moor Rover |
 Last year AtWest took on the MoorRover demand responsive leisure transport service with support from the Exmoor National Park Sustainable Development Fund and increased passengers from 3 to over 100. This year they have already carried over 500 passengers and still have several more bookings throughout September. We are pleased to announce that the service will be extended to the 10th October and will therefore be available for some of the popular autumn events including the Exmoor Food Festival, North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival and the Dartmoor and Exmoor Low Carbon Festival. For full details about booking a journey using the MoorRover please visit the new ExploreMoor website or contact AtWest on 01643 709701. |
| New National Park Pocket Guide dispensers |
 New dispensers locally made from Exmoor timber are now available to any business wishing to provide copies of the new National Park Pocket Guide in return to promoting CareMoor for Exmoor, the official conservation and access fund for the National Park. The new guide was launched in July and has proved to be very popular already. The dispensers, available in single or double size, include a secure collection box for CareMoor for Exmoor donations and provide one of several ways to help visitors invest in the area. If you wish to apply for a new collection box please email CareMoor@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk. |
| Your Future Exmoor |
Over 1000 local residents and businesses attended workshops earlier this year to help determine new planning policies for the Exmoor National Park. Copies of the resulting reports for each area can now be viewed on line here.
As a next step a number of workshops will be held focusing on specific themes such as economy & employment and transport. If you would like to register your interest to attend one of these events please complete and submit the group discussion form by the 1 October. |
| Exmoor Visitor Survey |
| Over the summer the Exmoor National Park Authority have been conducting a new visitor survey on behalf of the Exmoor Tourism Partnership to provide up to date visitor information following the last survey conducted in 2005.
It is intended to continue surveying throughout September with some further work conducted during the autumn and winter. Whilst the majority of surveys are being conducted face to face to ensure an even spread of respondents we can supply further copies of the self completion questionnaires to any businesses that would like to support this work. |
| New website highlights Crown opportunities |
 Recently launched www.dunsterestate.co.uk provides comprehensive visitor information on the numerous opportunities available within the Crown Estates Dunster estate include the Tall Trees All Ability Trail, Orienteering, cycle trails, horse riding and much more. |
| Camping Information |
 If you provide camping and caravanning facilities PitchUp.com is a website for you. With free basic entries the site, developed by the founder of LateRooms, aims to provide a comprehensive directory of camping facilities which can be searched by over 80 different criteria. To submit or edit an entry for your business click here. |
| Tour of Britain |
 For the fourth consecutive year the Tour of Britain cycle race returns to the gruelling hills of Exmoor on the 14 September. With two King of the Mountain climbs taking place on the moor the race is sure to provide spectators with much to see.
The stage starts at Minehead this year before taking to Exmoor and the Brendons en-route to the finish at Teignmouth. For detailed information on the day, and the route (for both those wishing to spectate and those wishing to avoid the temporary rolling road closures) please click here.
The race organisers are also looking for volunteers to help steward the race at Minehead. Anyone interested in participating in this way should contact Active Exmoor ASAP on 01398 324599. |
