Snowdrops and Steam

About Us

One of the finest annual sights of Exmoor is the wonderful display of spring flowers in Snowdrop Valley near Wheddon Cross. As one of the more remote parts of the Moor the Valley is not easily accessible by car and a park and ride system operates.

You will leave Bishops Lydeard Station on the Steam Train departure, alight the train at Dunster Station where the coach will meet you for your moorland journey to Wheddon Cross. Once at Wheddon Cross you can either walk the 1 mile (takes approx. 30 minutes) (purchase Snowdrops & Steam Standard Ticket) to the valley or travel on the special Snowdrop Valley Bus* (purchase Snowdrops & Steam all inclusive ticket).

After your visit to Snowdrop Valley our coach will drop you back at Minehead Station for the returm steam train departure back to Bishops Lydeard.

Timings Summary:

10.15 Depart Bishops Lydeard on Steam Train.
11.47 Arrive at Dunster Station and board Ridlers Coach for transfer to Wheddon Cross.

12.30 Arrive at Wheddon Cross for Snowdrop Valley.

12.30 - 15.00 Your time to enjoy Snowdrop Valley and Wheddon Cross.

15.00 Board Coach for return trip to Minehead Station (departs 15.10 prompt). 

15.45 Arrive Minehead Station, time to visit Shop, Cafe. 

16.15 Depart Minehead Station on Steam Train. 
17.43 Arrive Bishops Lydeard Station.

This is a moorland valley which can be wet and muddy, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for winter walking – good sturdy walking boots or at the very least wellies, together with outdoor clothing – and allow at least 1 ½ - 2 hours for the whole walk – note that the return trip is all up hill!