Walks, Estates, Gardens and Parks

Arlington Court

Arlington Court

Arlington Court is a National Trust Regency House and estate with a horse drawn carriage museum - Located 8 miles from Mill Park - Opens from 10:30 Daily - Click the Link for more information - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum

Marwood Hill Gardens

Marwood Hill Gardens

Marwood Hill Gardens is a 20 acre private garden with three lakes set in a valley only 7 miles from Mill Park. Created by Dr Jimmy Smart VMH in the 1950's, Marwood Hill also features a Tea Room and Plant Shop.  Opens 10am daily.  For more information select the link - http://www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk

National Trust Walks

National Trust Walks

There are many, many National Trust walks that start from areas close to Mill Park.

Countisbury, WatersMeet, Baggy Point, Horners Wood, are all great places to search for on the National Trust walking website at the following link - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/days-out/around-exmoor

 

 

Hunters Inn, Heddon Valley and Woody Bay

Hunters Inn, Heddon Valley and Woody Bay

The Hunters Inn is a Restaurant, Bar and Hotel owned by the National Trust located at Heddon Valley.  It has fantastic walks down through the Heddon Valley, around Exmoor National Park and down to Woody Bay, all of which are beautiful. A truly lovely spot to experience some fantastic views and walks, as well as enjoy a cream tea. Click on the link for more information - https://www.thehuntersinnexmoor.co.uk/walks/

Photo by Matt Fryer Photography

Valley of the Rocks

Valley of the Rocks

Valley of the Rocks is a U shaped valley that runs parallel to the sea with some impressive outcroppings, cliffs and views over the Bristol Channel, located 16 miles from Mill Park. There is a cricket pitch where you can watch the locals play.  Watch the feral goats or visit the tea room. There is a lovely walk to the Valley of the Rocks along the SouthWest Coastal path from Lynton/Lynmouth. Click on the link for more information - https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/247/

Exmoor National Park

Exmoor National Park

Exmoor National Park is on the doorstep of Mill Park. A beautiful national park with moorland, woodland, valleys and farmland with a breath taking coastline, home to the famous Exmoor ponies. Click the link to see what’s going on in Exmoor.

https://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/enjoying/exmoor-visitor-map

RHS Garden Rosemoor

RHS Garden Rosemoor

Rosemoor Gardens is 65 acres of RHS gardens in the Torridge Valley.  Rosemoor is an enchanting place to visit in every season; cherry trees blossom in the spring, the iconic Hot Garden dazzles with vibrant colours in summer, while the woodlands blaze with autumn finery.  Located 25 miles from Mill Park. Opens from 10am Daily. Click on the link for more details - https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

 

Castle Hill Gardens

Castle Hill Gardens

Castle Hill and its gardens have been a private home to the Fortescue family since 1454, with eye-catching mystical follies, temples and lakes. Castle Hill is a Historic House, Gardens and Tea Rooms.  Located 18 miles from Mill Park, Opens at 11am daily. Click on the link for more information https://www.castlehilldevon.co.uk/

Clovelly Court Gardens

Clovelly Court Gardens

Clovelly Court Gardens are a classic example of a lovingly restored Victorian walled kitchen garden, including magnificent lean-to glasshouses with their original manual levers.  Clovelly Court Gardens are 30 miles from Mill Park.  Opens 10am daily.  Click on the link for more details -https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/GardenDetails/CLOVELLY-COURT-GARDENS

The Gnome Reserve & Wild Flower Garden

The Gnome Reserve & Wild Flower Garden

The Gnome Reserve & Wild Flower Garden is a fun way to spend a few hours, the 4 acre Gnome Reserve comprises woodland, stream, pond, meadow and garden - home to 1000+ gnomes and pixies.  Located 30 miles from Mill Park.  Opens from 10am daily.  Click on the Link for more details - https://www.gnomereserve.co.uk

Broomhill Sculpture Gardens

Broomhill Sculpture Gardens

Broomhill Sculpture Park displays a large permanent collection of contemporary art and sculpture, with a Tapas restaurant onsite. Located in Muddiford 6 miles from Mill Park. Opens from 10am daily. click on the link for more information - www.broomhillart.co.uk/sculpturegardens

South West Coastal Path

South West Coastal Path

Mill Park is located on the South West Coastal Path, with a variety of walks taking you past some stunning scenery you won't be disappointed. Mill Park is located at the end of Walk 3 and the start of Walk 4 making it the perfect stop off location. For more details of the South West Coastal Path walks click on these links

SouthWest Coastal Path Walk3

SouthWest Coastal Path Walk4

Local Maps

Local Maps

We have a selection of local walking/cycling maps, with Mill Park's location marked upon them, available from the onsite Shop. The areas the map cover spans easterly along the coast to Lynton & Lynmouth, and westerly down to Taw Estuary. With literally hundreds of miles of walks at your doorstep be sure to enquire at the onsite Shop. The maps are produced by a local walker/cyclist Mike Harrison and are of a fantastic quality.