25/05/2025
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🚍🌞 The Exmoor Explorer is BACK – and it’s rolling through Ilfracombe this summer! 🌊🚌
From Sunday 25 May to 31 August 2025, get ready to ride the Exmoor Explorer (formerly the Exmoor Coaster) – the ultimate open-top adventure through Exmoor National Park, connecting the stunning coastline of Ilfracombe, Lynmouth, and Lynton.
🌿 Travel in comfort on closed-top double deckers in early summer
☀️ Then feel the breeze from 24 July onwards with the return of the open-top buses – the BEST way to soak in those big coastal skies!
🛑 Hop off and explore at these amazing stops:
🌊 Hele Bay – Fancy a quieter beach moment? Hele Bay is a little gem, ideal for rock pooling, paddling, or just soaking up the sunshine. You'll also find Hele Corn Mill & Tea Room and Hele Bay Pub close by.
🦖 Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park – Meet roaring dinosaurs, exotic animals, and enjoy family fun in a unique woodland setting. Perfect for kids and big kids alike!
🏰 Watermouth Bay & Watermouth Castle – Take in the views of this sheltered cove, treat yourself at Storm In A Teacup - Watermouth Harbour or visit the quirky Watermouth Castle and Family Theme Park attraction packed with vintage rides, magical gardens and incredible play areas.
🌉 Lynmouth – Discover riverside charm, the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway to Lynton, and the stunning Valley of Rocks. Great for walkers, photographers, and daydreamers.
🏞️ Lynton – Perched high above Lynmouth, this cliff-top village offers galleries, cafés, and some of the best views on the whole route. Don’t miss the dramatic sea cliffs and walking trails!
Explore the map and discover all you can see and do along the way:https://www.firstbus.co.uk/sites/default/files/public/maps/exmoor%20explorer%20leaflet%20may25%20web.pdf
🗓️ Check your times here 👉
🔗https://www.firstbus.co.uk/sites/default/files/public/node_images/somerset%20network%20tt%20web%20mar25%20explore%20exmoor.pdf
🎟️ Just £3 a ride (or FREE with a concessionary travel pass!) makes this one of the best value days out on the North Devon coast.
🥾 Walking the Southwest Coast Path?
The Exmoor Explorer is your perfect trail companion! Hike a scenic stretch between Ilfracombe, Lynmouth, or Lynton – then simply hop on the bus for a relaxing ride back. No need to retrace your steps – just soak in the views and rest those legs!
🎒 Whether you're into dinosaurs, dramatic sea views, peaceful coves, or charming coastal villages – the Exmoor Explorer gives you easy access to them all, so you can plan your perfect adventure at your own pace.
