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Another way people can celebrate is by putting something back. People are encouraged to consider a donation to CareMoor for Exmoor, or to get involved and give some time through volunteering. The National Park is currently creating new opportunities for volunteers to help maintain the network of paths and bridleways that criss-cross Exmoor.
Exmoor National Park Ranger, Phil Stuckey said: “We are proud that our paths are amongst the best in England, with gates that work well, easy to follow signs, and vegetation kept cut back. But with over 1,000km of routes we cannot do all this work on our own. We want to recruit volunteers who love their local area and can help maintain the paths to keep it accessible.”
Taking a walk and giving back are just some of the ways that people can celebrate Exmoor Day and the National Park has listed the following 10 opportunities as a focus for the day:
1. Take a walk - Thee are 35 tops walks across Exmoor at www.exmoorwalks.org. From step and stile free more accessible Exmoor Strolls, to Exmoor Explorers and longer Exmoor Classics there is something for everyone. If you can't make it to Exmoor right now, get inspired and prepare for your next adventure with some great walk videos of the Strolls and Explorers.
2. Get Involved - Give something back to Exmoor and help keep it a special place. There are volunteering roles to suit all interests and abilities – discover more at https://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/getinvolved.
3. Share Exmoor - Use social media to share your favourite pictures and stories of Exmoor to inspire others and follow #ExmoorDay to see what others have shared.
4. Do a two-minute litter pick - You can find two-minute litter pick boards at various locations across Exmoor, equipping you to give just 2 minutes to keeping Exmoor beautiful and safe for all.
5. Support local - Using local suppliers and services helps retain wealth in the community. Some businesses also contribute to looking after Exmoor as CareMoor Champions take a look at https://directory.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk.
6. Be a Park Protector - Young people can earn their Park Protector Award by completing any 8 of 12 suggested activities – download and print a copy from www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk or pick up a copy of Exmoor 23 from a National Park Centre.
7. Turn your lights off - Exmoor was Europe's first Dark Sky Reserve and we're in the middle of the annual Dark Skies Festival. Find some new simple advice to help everyone protect our night skies at www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/dark-skies
8. Eat Exmoor - The landscape of Exmoor provides some great culinary delights, and many of them are available to order online, as well as in local shops and restaurants.
9. Make a dedication - There are lots of ways you can support conservation and access work on Exmoor through CareMoor for Exmoor. You can even make a dedication to celebrate a special person or occasion? www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/caremoor
10. Visit a National Park Centre - Whether you live here, visit often or are coming for the first time there is always something new to discover. Pop into one of the Exmoor National Park Centres at Dulverton, Dunster or Lynmouth to discover more.
Emma Thomasson, CEO of Visit Exmoor said: “Exmoor's ever-changing beauty continues to captivate visitors throughout the seasons. This day provides a wonderful opportunity for communities, businesses, and visitors to share their love for Exmoor on social media. Just like Exmoor itself, our celebrations are as diverse as the park's stunning landscapes, pristine coastline, and vibrant communities. Join us in sharing the magic of Exmoor with the world!
To find out more about Exmoor Day and to watch a short film visit www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/exmoor-day, while a 10% discount will be offered to purchases made on the day via the National Park’s online shop (shop.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk) using the code EXMOORDAY23, or within Exmoor National Park Centres at Dulverton, Dunster and Lynmouth.
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