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Snowdrop Valley 2012 - updated 03/02/2012 at 2.30pm

Snowdrop Valley Park and Ride Scheme 2012
will be from the 4th to 26th Feb
with road closure until 4th March
(no buses 27th-4th March)

The buses run from 10.30 to 4 from the car park.
The last bus down is at 4pm returning at 4.35pm

The fares are
£4 for adults
£3 for Senior citizens
£2 for children 5-15 under fives free

Dogs are allowed at the driver's discretion

Snowdrop Valley should be on BBC Spotlight (and possibly Points West)
tonight Friday between 6.30 to 7.00

Listen to BBC Radio Somerset at 11.50am this Saturday for an update

Information for Groups

Downloadable leaflet
Walkers Map

This hidden valley is owned by the Badgworthy Land Company and is an ESA
(Environmentally Sensitive Area) and situated on the River Avill.

The Park and Ride scheme from Wheddon Cross to Snowdrop Valley is run
by Cutcombe Parish Council with ENPA, Badgworthy Land
Company and Exmoor Farmers thus enabling visitors to reach the valley
without having to take their cars down the narrow country lanes that lead to it.


WALKING
Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for winter walking.
Allow at least 1 ½ hours for return trip.

DISABLED DRIVERS

Vehicles with disabled passengers will be able to access the valley
after collecting a Snowdrop Valley Vehicle Pass from the Information Point
in the village car park next to the Rest and Be Thankful Inn

If you plan on staying overnight or for a few days visit our accommodation pages

Snowdrop Valley Merchandise is now available please email
snowdropvalley@googlemail.com for more details


Telephone contact from 4th February to 4th March - 07531 680445
Prior to 4th February, telephone messages may not be picked up every day
please use the email address
snowdropvalley@googlemail.com for a prompt reply

snowdropvalleyupdate.blogspot.com


A selection of pictures taken in Snowdrop Valley

Snowdrop Valley Wheddon Cross in February
Snowdrop Valley Wheddon Cross in February
Snowdrop Valley Wheddon Cross in February
Snowdrop Valley Wheddon Cross in February
A collection of fungi spotted in Snowdrop Valley Wheddon Cross in February
Snowdrop Valley Wheddon Cross in February
Snowdrop Valley Wheddon Cross in February
Snowdrop Valley Wheddon Cross in February Snowdrop Valley in late January. Picture provided by Helen  from BBC Somerset Sound
Snowdrop Valley Wheddon Cross in February

www.theexmoormagazine.com
www.greatbritishgardens.co.uk
www.exploremoor.co.uk/interactive-map.htm
www.exploremoor.co.uk/destination-wheddon-cross.htm
www.redstagsafari.co.uk/

Cutcombe Church

The parish church of St John the Evangelist is amongst the highest on Exmoor.

The church is ½ m. from the main road, and has undergone extensive restoration.

 

Refreshments available

Snowdrop Valley Cafe

In the Moorland Hall, Wheddon Cross with refreshments provide by various village organisations throughout the Park and Ride Scheme.

Rest and be Thankful Inn

Refreshments are available at the Rest and be Thankful where a full lunch time menu is available as well as morning coffee and afternoon teas. See Where to Stay page.

(Coaches please telephone 01643 841222)
www.restandbethankful.co.uk

Exmoor House

Tearoom open daily during snowdrop time
11am - 3pm for snacks & light lunches.
Guest accommodation see Where to Stay
Special breaks available.

Tel: 01643 841432

www.exmoorhotel.co.uk

Market Cafe

A new cafe facility situated in the new market where many of you will have parked your cars.

Open during the weekends - the 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th February
All day breakfast, fish and chips, light lunches, cream teas, tea, coffee etc

We look forward to seeing you

Londis your local store on Exmoor

Londis

Your local convenience store next to the garage. With a full range of groceries, newspapers, bread, milk etc. Off-Licence, Pay Point Centre, Phone Cards

Post Office and Banking facilities. Petrol. LPG

Telephone 01643 841220

Licensed tearooms in the village of Exford

Cream teas served with our delicious home baked Scones made to a secret recipe.
Breakfast is served daily.
Takeaway Pizza every Friday and Saturday please phone your order.
Open 8.30am - 5pm from January 30th
Tel: 01643 831304
www.exmoortearooms.co.uk


www.lyntonandlynmouthscene.co.uk

Your link to what's on in North Devon

Exmoor Park Visitor Centre - Dulverton Tel: 01398 323841
Exmoor National Park office 01398 323665

Please remember the Countryside Code Map to walk to the valley

We recommend wellies or stout walking shoes!

www.wheddoncross.org.uk/accommodation.htm

www.exmoor-online.co.uk/accommodation.htm
www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/somersetsound

Coaches and groups must contact snowdropvalley@googlemail.com to make arrangements. Roads into the valley will be closed using a legal road closure order and vehicles entering the valley without permission may be reported to the police.

Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for winter walking.

If you are planning to visit Snowdrop Valley why not return to the area and spend a few days walking The Coleridge Way, 36 miles through the stunning Somerset countryside of the Quantock Hills, Brendon Hills and Exmoor. The route takes you from Nether Stowey to Porlock and passes through the villages of Holford, West Quantoxhead, Bicknoller, Monksilver, Roadwater, Luxborough and Wheddon Cross, close to Snowdrop Valley.

For more information visit the Coleridge Way or ring Porlock Visitor Centre on 01643 863150

We would like to thank the following advertisers for supporting us this year

The Yarn Market Hotel High Street, Dunster, Somerset www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
Little Quarme Cottages Wheddon Cross, Minehead www.littlequarme-cottages.co.uk
North Wheddon Farm Wheddon Cross, Minehead www.go-exmoor.co.uk
Exmoor House Wheddon Cross, Minehead www.exmoorhouse.com
Cobblestones High Street, Dunster, Somerset
Rest and Be Thankful Wheddon Cross, Minehead www.restandbethankful.co.uk
Sundial Wheddon Cross, Minehead www.sundialguesthouse.co.uk
Cutthorne Luckwell Bridge, Wheddon Cross, Minehead www.cutthorne.co.uk
F Webber & Sons (Londis) The Garage, Wheddon Cross, Minehead
West Somerset Railway plc The Railway Station, Minehead www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
Triscombe Wheddon Cross, Minehead www.triscombefarm.co.uk
Mr S Bryant 2 Luccombe Knapp Cottages, Luccombe, Minehead
Pembroke Cottage Wheddon Cross, Minehead www.pembrokecottageexmoor.co.uk
Little Brendon Hill Farm Wheddon Cross, Minehead www.exmoorheaven.co.uk
Locks Tea Room The Old School House, 18c High Street, Dunster

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