West Ilkerton Farm is an Exmoor hill farm located near Lynton within the Exmoor National Park, four miles from the North Devon coast. The geography of the area surrounding the farm is hilly and includes a number of steep paths and roads, some have a 1:4 (25%) gradient in places.

The farm covers some 240 acres of mixed pasture, grassland and moorland and is home to a herd of ‘Red Ruby’ Devon cattle and a flock of Exmoor horn and cross-breed sheep.

There is a number of streams and tributaries which flow within the farm, through steep wooded valleys and marshland which create unique habitats for native Exmoor animals and plants.

West Ilkerton Farm offers outside guided tours of the farm, which take place in a tractor-drawn trailer. We have two trailers, one of which is specially adapted for use by those with wheelchairs or mobility issues.

Details of how to find us and our location are found on our website: https://westilkerton.co.uk/contact-us/

The nearest mainline train station is at Barnstaple and there is a regular bus services to Lynton from Barnstaple. Taxi services are available from Barnstaple and Lynton.

The nearest bus stop is at Barbrook, 1.1 miles from West Ilkerton Farm.

From the A39 at Barbrook, West Ilkerton Farm is accessed via Ilkerton Hill which is a narrow single-track lane and has a 1:5 (20%) gradient in places.

Signage with the farm’s logo is available on the way into the property from Ilkerton Hill.

We provide car parking in the drive. On arrival, please park your vehicle as directed to ensure your vehicle is not blocking access to the farm or farm buildings.

The parking surface is a mix of gravel and cobble stones.

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West Ilkerton Farm has two trailers for use in the farm tours.

Standard Trailer

The standard trailer has a step at the rear which is 40cm high. A half step can be provided. There is bench seating inside, topped with a plastic-covered foam pad. It has see-through window covers which can be lowered in wet weather.

This trailer can comfortably accommodate up to 12 adults.

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Accessible Trailer

For those with mobility needs and wheelchair access, we have a specially adapted trailer with a ramp. Please book in advance.

The trailer has room for up to 10 adults seated and there are seat belts fitted.

The trailer will accommodate up to two wheelchairs with 5 adults seated.

We are able to accommodate wheelchairs and similar mobility equipment with a width of up to 70cm.

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We are happy to accommodate up to two well-behaved dogs on our tours.

We accept assistance dogs. Please contact us in advance and advise us of your requirements.

We have a covered area in one of the farm buildings if required. Please ask for details.

We have a toilet for visitors in the farmhouse. The toilet is on the ground floor and is accessed via a concrete path to the back-door. There is a small step in the doorway.

The toilet seat is 49 cm high. Wheelchairs measuring 70 cm wide can fit through the door.

There are grab rails on each side. If a wheelchair user can stand and move round to sit down then they will be able to use the toilet, but there is not sufficient room to bring the wheelchair alongside.

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