Location and our farm

Woolhanger is one of Exmoor's most extensive moorland farms, lying between the villages of Parracombe and Challacombe.

It is on the outskirts of Challacombe that Swincombe Mill can be found. We are also fortunate to own 2.5 miles of double bank fishing on the River Taw at Umberleigh, some 8 miles south of Barnstaple. The Old Mill house is here - 200 yards from the river itself. From Umberleigh to Exmoor, or vice versa, is about a 30 minute drive.

Exmoor National Park is one of 13 national parks in the United Kingdom. the park covers 267 square miles and is one of the most beautiful parts of Britain.

Exmoor lies within both North Devon and Somerset and is famed for its wild moors, spectacular coast and deep valleys.

Woolhanger grazes and manages some of the most sensitive and spectacular landscape on Exmoor. The farm is run under an "environmentally sensitive area" scheme, and we produce beef and lamb from extensively reared, grass fed sheep and cattle. We have traditional hill breeds - Scottish Blackface sheep, Galloway and Blue Grey cattle. These are particularly good for managing the moorland grazing and much of our farm is designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest or county wildlife sites. Guests are welcome to enjoy the farm and can walk directly from the front door up onto the moors. We have a small herd of Exmoor ponies and frequently have groups of native red deer on our ground. Also often seen are buzzard, kites, snipe and woodcock.

The Taw Valley is renowned for its fertile soils and gentle scenery. It is an area producing some of Devon's best livestock and golden crops. Situated only 8 miles from Barnstaple and South Molton, it is the ideal base from which to explore Exmoor, North and Mid Devon.