Brompton Regis has a lot to offer.
Wimbleball Lake is just a mile away and is the perfect stretch of water for keen yachtsmen, canoeists and anglers. The lake is a large reservoir, about 400 acres in size, with a dam at its southern end which controls the release of water for supply throughout the South West region. It has an outdoor and activity centre which offers water sport tuition, a sailing club, a campsite, a children’s play area and a coffee shop.
For ramblers, there are many local walks that take you through Storridge Woods, around the Lake, up and around Haddon Hill or around the village - all of which provide some stunning scenery. Similarly for horse riders, there are many bridleways that enable you to keep away from the roads and where you can enjoy some peace and quiet interrupted only by the sounds of the countryside.
The village is also well placed for those who want to enjoy or take part in some major events that attract international attention.
- The Two Moors Festival has established itself as a highly popular event in the Arts calendar.
- The Exmoor Golden Horseshoe ride is one of the toughest endurance rides in the Equine calendar. It brings together many of the UK’s best endurance riders, and some top-class international riders, to compete at different levels up to the highly challenging 100 mile endurance ride.
- Wimbleball Lake offers a range of events throughout the year, from triathlons, to wild swims and Dark Skies events
Brompton Regis is a perfect base for visitors to explore and enjoy Exmoor. Dulverton, the gateway to Exmoor, is only 5 miles away and all of Exmoor National Park is within very easy reach as are the coastline villages of North Devon and Somerset.
Local places of particular interest include:
- Wimbleball Lake
- Dunster
- Dunster Castle
- Cleeve Abbey
- Knightshayes Court
- West Somerset Railway
- Tiverton Castle
- Canal Barge Trips
More information for visitors can be found on the following websites
Exmoor Magazine is also a rich source of information which you can purchase at local stores or view online.
This is just a taster of what there is to see .... there's plenty more on Exmoor!