Exmoor Moor Rover Transport

Exmoor Moor Rover 2012

Moor Rover is a flexible transport service for anyone – resident or visitor – wishing to access Exmoor for walking, cycling, bird watching, fishing, and many other leisure activities. The bus will pick up and drop off anywhere on Exmoor, and can also transport wheelchair passengers, bicycles, dogs and luggage.

The service operates all year round, 7 days a week from 8.00am to 8.00pm.  Every request will be considered and transport along the Coleridge Way will also be considered though the charges are higher.

The service is operated by ATWEST (Accessible Transport West Somerset).  To use the service passengers need to book in advance (ideally giving at least 24 hours notice) by calling 01643 709701 between 9.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday.  Arrange your pick-up time and destination drop off point with the scheduler and also if you require a return journey.  A flat rate single journey fare is charged as follows:

SINGLE Fare ...£6.00 each
CHILDREN up to 16 ...£2.00 each
GROUPS of 4 or more people...£4.00 each
BICYCLES and DOGS ...£1.00 each
LUGGAGE TRANSFER SERVICE ...£6.00

For further information visit www.atwest.org.uk/moor_rover.html

What we ask of you
Please make sure that you are in good time to be picked up for an outward journey and ideally have a mobile phone with you to let the driver know if you will be late at the pick-up point for a return journey.  The driver will normally only wait 10 minutes unless advised otherwise.

2012 Fact sheet -
•    Moor Rover is available for locals and visitors throughout Exmoor National Park.
•    The bus can also carry wheelchair passengers, dogs, and bikes.
•    The service is available every day from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.
•    Book journeys in advance at least the day before, between 9am and 4pm.
•    Use us to carry your bags while you walk.
•    No unaccompanied children under 16.
•    Booking Line 01643 709701.
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Download the Moor Rover leaflet (the link address is http://www.atwest.org.uk/leaflet_pdfs/leaflet_2012.pdf)

Download the Moor Rover Poster (the link address is http://www.atwest.org.uk/leaflet_pdfs/poster_2012.pdf

If you would like more details or a leaflet, or would like to book a journey, phone ATWEST on 01643 709701 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Additional service links
The Moor Rover bus can also be used to link in with other local transport services. Phone Traveline on 0871 200 2233 for more information on scheduled routes, availability and destinations.

Contributed by: Tim Collins, Anna Toeman