Directions from M5, Junction 25, to the Royal Oak Inn, Withypool.

  • M5 leave exit at junction 25 heading towards Taunton.
  • Take the A358 Minehead road (it twists and turns a bit) around the outskirts of Taunton.
  • At the Cross Keys Pub there's a roundabout where you should turn right sign posted to Minehead, pass the army camp on your left-CAUTION- SPEED TRAP-40 MPH.
  • Approximately 3 miles past the camp turn left on the B3224 marked Raleigh Cross, Wheddon Cross
    and Exford.
  • This road will take you into Exmoor National Park and it's very long, but stick with it until you reach the Raleigh Cross Pub, which is on your left hand side (you can't miss it, it's a big white building).
  • About 300 yards past the pub take a right hand fork sign posted to Wheddon Cross.
  • In Wheddon cross, go straight over the crossroads to Exford, (be careful - it's not easy to see this junction).
  • When you come into the village of Exford, go down the hill, over the bridge and immediately turn left towards Withypool.
  • Stay on this road for about 1/2 mile and turn left at the first crossroads.
  • After approximately 1 mile turn right sign posted Withypool. Go down the hill and once in the village, you'll find the Royal Oak Inn on the right hand side. Our Car Park is also on the right.



The Royal Oak Inn, Withypool, Exmoor National Park, Somerset TA24 7QP
Telephone: (01643) 831506/7 Facsimile: (01643) 831659