The
Royal Oak Inn - Withypool
Out &
About - There is a wide
range of activities
available right on the
doorstep of The Royal Oak
Inn
Riding; One of
the most rewarding ways to
experience the natural
beauty of Exmoor is from
horseback...
Hunting; Exmoor
is rightly renowned as the
finest hunting country in
the British Isles...
Clay Pigeon Shooting
is available throughout the
year...
Game Fishing;
Some of the best river and
still-water fishing on
Exmoor is available
locally...
Walking;
Withypool is the starting
point for various routes of
varying lengths. Full
details and maps can be
provided.
Mountain Biking;
Exmoor provides some of the
best cycle routes in the
region, an array of bridle
paths through gentle
slopping valleys for the
real enthusiast plenty of
steep challenging hills...
Water Sports;
With the choices of river,
lakes and coastal waters,
why not try your hand at
some water sports. You could
try Canoeing, Kayaking,
Sailing, Windsurfing,
Swimming or even just go for
a paddle...
For more
information view our
links
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The
Royal Oak Inn, Withypool, Exmoor National
Park, Somerset TA24 7QP
The
area around Withypool has been inhabited
since the Bronze Age with a stone circle
which can still be still be seen on top of
Withypool Hill. The Brightworthy Barrows lie
on the Common; of three original, two
survive.
Withypool is mentioned in the Domesday Book
as the place tended by three foresters:
Dodo, Almer and Godric.
In
1866 R.D.Blackmore stayed at the Inn while
writing his well-loved novel, 'Lorna Doone';
and during the 1930's the Inn was owned and
run by Gwladys and Maxwell Knight, the
spy-master and radio broadcaster, upon whom
the character of 'M', James Bond's boss, was
based. General Eisenhower visited whilst
planning the Invasion of Normandy.
Below are some interesting links with more
detailed history on The Royal Oak Inn and
Withypool:
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For
all enquiries
The
Royal Oak Inn, Withypool, Exmoor National
Park, Somerset TA24 7QP
Telephone: (01643) 831506
e-mail:
enquiries@royaloakwithypool.co.uk
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