NEWS FROM ACTIVE EXMOOR

Get Out There and be Active on Exmoor!

The new Exmoor Outdoor Group was officially launched at the end of April 2008, as was the new Active Exmoor 36 page colour magazine.  The launch took place at Wimbleball Lake nr Dulverton. 

Active Exmoor showcased everything that Exmoor has to offer - activities from Archery to Windsurfing were available for guests to try and everyone got involved.

The Outdoor Group aims to encourage adults to get out on Exmoor over the summer at the weekends.  Everyone can try something new, meet like-minded people and see the best that Exmoor has to offer.  All kit is provided and expert tuition and support is also on hand, to help people learn new skills and techniques.

Dan French, Club Development Officer said “This is a fantastic opportunity for those people who are unsure about trying

something new.  We are here to make sure you have a great time and you want to come back to Exmoor”. 

Everyone is welcome whether it is a pleasant walk on the moors, a first time experience of rowing on Wimbleball Lake, or an adrenaline fuelled experience coasteering the stunning Exmoor coastline.

The Group for adults started running at weekends from April 2008 and activities include indoor climbing, rowing, sailing, moorland walks, mountain biking, a falconry experience, surfing and high ropes.  If you would like to find out more contact Dan French on

01398324599 or visit www.activeexmoor.com. 

Mike Bishop, Project Manager, Active Exmoor, said “The project has really come on in the past 18 months, we have grown from one to four members of staff and we are really hoping to put Exmoor on the map as a destination for sports tourism”. 

Active Exmoor also showcased their new magazine, a 36 page colour guide detailing all of Exmoor’s activities and sporting events. 

The first of its kind, the magazine covers everything from Walking, Mountain Biking and Horse Riding to the Coastal Trail Series, the Perambulation and theExmoor Beast and is available at sporting retail outlets across the South West and in Tourist Information Centres.

Active Exmoor have also completed their new look website, in time for the start of the season, a one stop portal for sporting events and activity information www.activeexmoor.com. This details all of the sporting events on Exmoor and how people can get involved - whether it is running a marathon, cycle 100 miles, walking the royal forest or just watch the Tour of Britain zoom past, Exmoor has something for everyone. 

For further information on any of the above ring 01398 32599 or visit www.activeexmoor.com

Active Exmoor is a sports tourism project, funded by Sport England, Somerset County Council, Devon County Council, Somerset Rural Renaissance, Dulverton Town Council and the Exmoor National Park Sustainable Development Fund. 

Since it started, the Active Exmoor project has contributed to economic regeneration in the area through creating new jobs and businesses and helping people into employment as well as running courses to give people new skills in outdoor activities and leadership..