If you are planning the Heddon’s Mouth walk, Hunters Inn is perfectly placed. Set in Heddon Valley and around a mile from Heddon’s Mouth, the inn makes an ideal base for walkers wanting to stay close to the trail, enjoy food and drink on site, and wake up ready to explore.
National Trust describes the Heddon’s Mouth circular walk as a beautiful route through ancient woodland alongside the River Heddon to where it meets the sea between some of England’s highest cliffs. The valley is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is known for wildlife including otters and the rare high brown fritillary butterfly, while the beach features a restored 19th-century lime kiln.
For those after a simpler route, National Trust also offers a gentle walk to Heddon’s Mouth, starting near the car park by Hunters Inn and following the river towards the sea.
Many visitors come for the walk and quickly realise the area deserves longer than a few hours. Staying at Hunters Inn gives you the chance to enjoy Heddon’s Mouth without rushing, then carry on exploring the wider valley, Woody Bay and the surrounding Exmoor coast.
After a riverside walk or a longer coastal route, head back to the inn for a well-earned meal or drink. With breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday roasts served on site, Hunters Inn is a natural place to start and end your Heddon’s Mouth visit.
