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Webber's Post
A fine lookout on the Holnicote Estate with views over Horner Wood and the wild expanse of moorland stretching up to Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor.
on Exmoor, near Minehead, Somerset
Opening times for 22 December 2024
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A remote location on Exmoor, the nearest facilities can be found at Horner Wood. Car park.
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By road
Parking: Webber's Post is located approx. two and a half miles from the A39, the nearest post code is: TA24 8TB. National Trust car park open daily, free of charge.
Planning your visit
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Visiting Webber's Post with your dog
Webber's Post is a two pawprint rated place. You and your dog are welcome to explore the walking routes at this look-out point on the Holnicote Estate.
Highlights
Estate
A lookout on the Holnicote Estate with views over Horner Wood and the expanse of moorland stretching up to Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor.
Things to see and do
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Things to do around Webber's Post
Explore Webber's Post, Exmoor’s highest point, and enjoy spectacular views over Horner Wood and the wild expanse of moorland stretching up to Dunkery Beacon.
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Explore Holnicote Estate
Holnicote Estate has something for everyone, from its wild moorland and shingle beaches to ancient woodland and charming villages. Plus, keep an eye out for its resident red deer.
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Virtual tour of Holnicote beaver enclosure
Take an interactive 360° virtual tour of the beaver enclosure on the Holnicote Estate in Somerset and discover how the beavers have been transforming this wetland habitat.
Top trails
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Webber's Post walk
This easy access trail for all the family takes in the rainforest surroundings of Exmoor National Park where you can discover a wealth of wildlife.
Trail
Bin Combe butterfly walk
A challenging trail through tall, dense bracken and the best place to go in pursuit of the rare heath fritillary butterfly in the north of Exmoor National Park.
Places to stay
Dunkery View
On the fringes of Exmoor, this quirky cob and thatch cottage is the perfect base for hiking the moors.
Old Gateway Cottage
Explore Exmoor National Park from this cosy farmhouse cottage on Holnicote Estate
Ivy's Cottage
A snug one-bedroom English country cottage in the village of Selworthy with views over Exmoor.
Selworthy Farmhouse
A handsome, detached farmhouse near the Somerset coast, surrounded by the rolling green hills of Exmoor where sheep and cattle roam.
Holnicote Lower House
A part-thatched cottage with its own private stream minutes away from Bossington beach.
Dunster Keeper's House
Between the foothills of Exmoor National Park and the Somerset coast, this ancient but newly-renovated cottage, overlooking Dunster Castle, has bags of charm.
Carver Cottage
Explore the wilds of Exmoor with a stay at Carver Cottage, deep in the heart of the Doone Valley.
Kingfisher View
Have a mini getaway break in this sweet apartment located in the heart of picturesque North Devon.
Upcoming events
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About Webber's Post
Webber's Post is great for views over Horner Wood, short strolls, cycling, picnics and walking up to Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor's highest point.
Our work
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Riverlands project at Porlock Vale
Find out how the Porlock Vale Riverlands project on Exmoor has created a natural ecosystem to prevent flooding and encourage a wider habitat to attract wildlife.
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Restoring Peatland on the Holnicote Estate
We are working to restore the peatland at Alderman’s Barrow Allotment, on the high moorland of the Holnicote Estate, as part of the South West Peatland Project.
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Ash dieback in north and west Somerset
Ash dieback is a devastating disease threatening veteran trees and woodlands in north and west Somerset.
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Our butterfly conservation work on the Holnicote Estate
Learn how the rangers at Holnicote Estate in Somerset have been tackling the decline of the Heath Fritillary butterfly for the past 30 years to ensure the species' survival.
Support us
Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Webber's Post.