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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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