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› Exmoor National Park - Guided Tours of Simonsbath Sawmill

Posted on 05 May 2010

Visit the restored Victorian sawmill at Simonsbath to see how trees, felled in some of Exmoor's most beautiful woodlands during vital conservation and enhancement work, are used to create the distinctive footpath signs, gates, stiles, bridges and posts, that can be found throughout the Exmoor National Park.  Listen to the Estate sawyer and see first hand how traditional water-power and newer methods of milling are used today.

Tours:  One and a half hours approximately

Adults:  £3    U16's/Students:  Free

No booking is necessary

Meet Ashcombe Car Park, Simonsbath

(Please note there is no parking at the mill, but arrangements can be made for those who find walking difficult - Tel:  01398 322211)

Warm clothing and appropriate footwear are advisable (walking boots, stout shoes, or wellington boots)

Guided Tours Dates - 2010

July              Sunday 25th           10.30am

August         Sunday 29th           10.30am

September  Sunday 26th           10.30am

October        Sunday 31st           10.30am

November    Sunday 28th           10.30am

 

www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

 

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