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Getting to us

Just a stone's throw from the wilderness of Exmoor National Park and just an hour from the city of Exeter, we want to make sure you can reach us easily from wherever you are...

Find us here

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Take a look at where we are using the interactive map below:

If you have any issues, want to discuss your travel plans or ask questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

How to reach us

The very nature of being in Exmoor National Park does mean that it can seem tricky to get to us, but we want to make sure you’re able to get here as easily as possible. Click on the options below to see more information.
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By Bus

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By Bus

  • The closest bus stop to Calvert Exmoor is Blackmoor Gate
  • Buses 309 and 310, running between Barnstaple and Lynton stop here
  • Blackmoor Gate is approximately half a mile from the centre, but please note, these roads are narrow and do not have pavements
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By Train

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By Train

  • Services such as Trainline will provide train tickets for Barnstaple, which is our nearest station
  • From Barnstaple train station to the Calvert Exmoor centre it is at least ten miles depending on your route through the countryside, about 30 minutes or so by car or taxi
  • On request, we can send you a list of local, accessible taxi firms that could collect and drop off to Barnstaple (BNP) or Tiverton Parkway Stations (TVP)
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By Car

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By Car

The Centre is situated 2 hours from Bristol or Plymouth and just over an hour from Exeter

Directions from the M5:

  • Leave the M5 at Junction 27, turning onto the A361 to Barnstaple
  • Follow the A361 for 25 miles
  • At North Aller Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the A399, this will be signposted to Blackmoor Gate, Brayford and Lynton.
  • Follow the A399 for 11 miles
  • When you pass Exmoor Zoo on your left, you know that you are a mile or so away
  • Take a left turn (just after a parking layby on the left) – signposted Calvert Exmoor and Wistlandpound Reservoir
  • Follow this road for approximately half a mile
  • Calvert Exmoor is on your left

 

Depending on which app you use for directions, click on the correct one to be taken to our location:

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If you use a different app or a SatNav, type in the postcode EX31 4SJ