Guided Walking Breaks | Yarn Market Hotel

Exmoor Walking Holiday Weekends
-Guided Walks in Exmoor-

We would be delighted for you to join us for our Exmoor Walking Holiday Breaks, offering guided walks across the Exmoor National Park and The Quantocks (AONB) throughout the year. Each walking holiday is carefully planned by our experienced guide to help you discover the stunning landscapes, nature, historic villages and hidden gems.

Our walking events include bed, breakfast and evening meals, a packed lunch, plus all transportation for the walks. Guests also have access to our boot and drying room.

Typically, a weekend break of 2-nights, would comprise of a 5-mile local walk on Friday, starting at 1pm, with a full day walk on Saturday, up to 10 miles and a final walk on Sunday morning of around 6 miles.

For those requiring a shorter walk on Saturday there is the option to take a self-guided walk, with maps and route instructions provided.

Personalised guided walks can also be arranged separately. Details of all walks are provided nearer the time and may change depending on weather conditions.

For booking and further information please get in contact with the Yarn Market Hotel:

Email: hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk

Telephone: 01643-821425

Walking Events for 2026

May 19th to 22nd (3 nights - Tuesday to Friday midweek - Walking in Nature)
May 25th to 28th (3 nights - Tuesday to Friday midweek - Nature Leisure Break)
July 24th to 26th (2 night - Friday to Sunday weekend - General Walking Break)
September 18th to 21st (3 nights - Friday to Monday - The Coleridge Way - see details below)

To enquire or book:

Discover Exmoor on Foot: Porlock Pilgrim’s Trail Walking Weekend

Join walkers of all abilities for the Walk Exmoor Weekend – Porlock Pilgrim’s Trail, taking place from 27–29 March 2026.

This charming spring walking break follows the historic Pilgrim’s Trail across the wild and beautiful landscape of Exmoor National Park. The weekend offers a choice of five routes, from easier circular walks of around 7–8 miles to the full 29-mile Trail — all designed so you can walk as much or as little as you like. Every participant receives a Pilgrim’s Trail guidebook, complete with route descriptions and church stamp spots as a keepsake of your journey. Porlock Pilgrim's Trail

The event is open to day visitors and walkers alike, and includes the chance to enjoy village life and local hospitality in Porlock throughout the weekend — including scheduled community walks and a walkers’ meal on Friday evening. Booking is essential due to limited spaces, and advance registration is available online. Porlock Pilgrim's Trail

Stay with us at the Yarn Market Hotel

For anyone travelling from further afield, Yarn Market Hotel has comfortable rooms available over the same weekend. Whether you’re planning to take on one of the longer Trail routes or prefer shorter day walks and village explorations, we’re ready to welcome you with a warm stay before and after your Exmoor adventure.

To enquire or book

Yarn Market Hotel Celebrating the

Exmoor National Park Nature Festival

In celebration and support of the Exmoor National Park Nature Festival (16–31 May 2026), we’re delighted to be offering two hosted breaks designed to help you slow down, step outside, and properly tune into the landscapes and wildlife that make Exmoor so special.

Expect fresh air, unhurried days, and a gentle sense of reset—whether you prefer guided walks or a nature-rich itinerary with inspiring local visits.

Two ways to experience Exmoor

Yarn Market Walking in Nature

19–22 May 2026 (Tuesday–Friday)

A guided walking break at a relaxed pace, with time built in for views, wildlife spotting, and simply being outside.

Price: £330 per person (no single supplement)
Stay includes: 3 nights bed, breakfast & evening meal
Also included:

Packed lunches (Wednesday & Thursday)
Experienced walk guide
Transport to walks

Walking itinerary

Tuesday: Arrival + local walk (4–5 miles)
Wednesday: Coastal circular day walk (up to 10 miles)
Thursday: Moorland circular day walk (up to 10 miles)
Friday: Morning walk (up to 5 miles) + depart

All walks are at a casual pace, allowing time to enjoy the scenery and experience nature fully.

Yarn Market Nature Break

25–28 May 2026 (Monday–Thursday)

A nature-inspired stay combining gentle walks with some of Exmoor’s most characterful places—ideal if you like variety, local heritage, and unrushed exploring.

Price: £390 per person (no single supplement)
Stay includes: 3 nights bed, breakfast & evening meal

Also included:

Light lunch at the hotel (Tuesday & Wednesday)
All admissions and transport

Itinerary highlights

Monday: Arrival + short local walk to the deer park or arboretum
Tuesday: Explore Dunster – including Dunster Castle, gardens, and the mill
Wednesday (AM): Explore Dulverton and the Heritage Centre
Wednesday (PM): Explore Porlock Weir – including the centre, boat museum and galleries
Thursday: Dunster Beach gentle nature walk + depart

What these breaks are really about

Both breaks are designed to help you discover and connect with the diversity of nature and wildlife on Exmoor—while giving you space to unwind and enjoy the well-being boost that comes from time outdoors.

You’ll come home with: clearer lungs, calmer thoughts, and probably a new appreciation for how loud birds can be when you actually listen.

Booking

To enquire or book, please contact the hotel team directly.
Include the break name (Walking in Nature or Nature Break) and your preferred dates when you get in touch.

To enquire or book

Download brochure for more info.

Enticing Exmoor Walking Break (7 Nights)

21st–28th of August 2026

7 nights based at the Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster. £1,049 per person, no single supplement. Moderate grade walking with daily guided routes.

£100 deposit required to book.

Explore Exmoor’s coastline, moorland, woodlands and villages with experienced guides, then return each evening to the comfort of the hotel in the heart of medieval Dunster.

📞 Book directly at www.wilkeswalks.co.uk, email julian@wilkeswalks.co.uk, or call 07979 501887.

Download flyer for more information:

For more information and details:

Exmoor Coast Path Walking Holiday

22–27 June 2026

5 nights based at the Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster. £775 per person, no single supplement. Grade C walking with daily guided routes.

Discover the beauty of the Exmoor section of the South West Coast Path, from dramatic sea cliffs and ancient Atlantic rainforest to tranquil woodlands and picture-postcard villages.

Highlights include England’s smallest church, the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth linked by a historic cliff railway, and the inspiring Valley of the Rocks.

Each evening, return to welcoming accommodation in the heart of medieval Dunster.

This break is FULLY BOOKED but please contact the hotel to register your interest for future coast path breaks.

For more information and details:

The Coleridge Way – Guided Walk

Dates: 18th - 21st September 2026 (Friday to Monday)

A guided walking break at a relaxed pace, with time to enjoy the views, spot wildlife, and simply be outdoors, walking in the footsteps of the Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who lived at Nether Stowey in the Quantock Hills for three years.

Together with fellow poet William Wordsworth, the poets enjoyed long walks in the area covered by the Coleridge Way.

For this event we will cover the original section of the walk, from Nether Stowey to Porlock, a total of 37 miles over 4 days.

Price: £330 per person or £270 per person if you share a room

Stay includes:

3 nights bed, breakfast & evening meal
Packed lunches (Saturday & Sunday)
Experienced walking guide
Transportation to the start of each walk

Walking Itinerary:

Friday: Arrival – Nether Stowey to West Quantockshead (8 miles – total ascent 520m)
Saturday: West Quantockshead to Roadwater (11 miles – total ascent 550m)
Sunday: Roadwater to Wheddon Cross (10 miles – total ascent 671m)
Monday: Wheddon Cross to Porlock (8 miles – total ascent 445m) - Depart