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Devon Countryside Travel Guide
We'll start this section with mention of the two National Parks falling largely within Devon's borders:
In the middle of the county is Dartmoor, where tall granite "tors" stand out atop two high plateaus split by the valley of the River Dart. On those plateaus the famous Dartmoor ponies still graze. Dartmoor is also blessed with an abundance of prehistoric remains. Standing stones, hut circles and hill forts dot the landscape of the moor. There are remains of settlements at Grimspound and Standon Down, and several varieties of stone rows and circles near Merrivale. The moor is also famous for its "clapper bridges", with the best at Dartmeet and Postbridge. For a visual tour of the National Park, visit our Dartmoor Photo Gallery.
Along the north coast is Exmoor National Park, home to some of the most varied and beautiful scenery in England. The moors contain large deposits of peat, which form bogs due to the high rainfall. The peat moors give way to heather uplands, replete with a variety of grasses and plants, such as gorse and whortleberry. Pretty villages dot the Park, and lovely villages such as Lynmouth cluster at the coast.
And now some more specific places of interest in the countryside:
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Lundy
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Its unusual for a popular attraction to have a postal address of 'Bristol Channel', but such is the case with Lundy Island. This picturesque islands stands 11 miles north of Hartland Point, Devon, in the midst of the Bristol Channel.
Bristol Channel,
Lundy,
Devon,
England, EX39 2LY
Attraction Type: Countryside - Island
Website: Lundy
Email: undy@nationaltrust.org.uk
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OS Grid SS139439
Photo Credit: Grant Sherman, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Lydford Gorge
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A fantastic wooded gorge, the deepest in the West Country, with a 30 metre waterfall and a spectaculr Devil's Cauldron whirlpool. The River Lyd thunders through the narrow gorge in places, and in other places slows to a peaful meander through beautiful woodland. There are circular walk trails, offering a 3 miles walk or an easier 1.5 mile wak.
The Stables, Lydford Gorge Okehampton,
Devon,
England, EX20 4BH
Attraction Type: Countryside - Valley
Location: National Trust car park and visitor centre just south of Lydford village.
Website: Lydford Gorge
Email: lydfordgorge@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01822 820320
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OS Grid SX510847
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Rodney Apartment
Plymouth
Self catering cottage
A groundfloor romantic apartment with a large double bedroom and bathroom, including 'wrap around' shower with 'his and hers' sinks! Large open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area, … more >>
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Glimpse-a-View
Appledore
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This fisherman's cottage, which is a 2 minute walk from the sea front, shops and restaurants, offers 1 double bedroom where you can glimpse … more >>
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Quality Hotel Plymouth
The Quality Hotel Plymouth offers superb uninterrupted sea views from its position on the crest of Plymouth Hoe. Its central location offers easy access to the city?s excellent shopping facilities. Couple this with the fully serviced bar, restaurant and breathtaking scenery and you have the perfect base from which to … more >>
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Boringdon Hall Hotel
Boringdon Hall is set in its own grounds perfectly positioned in a quiet location just 5 miles outside of Plymouth and close to the edge of Dartmoor. Every corner of this spectacular Grade I listed Elizabethan manor house is steeped in history and past visitors have included Sir Francis Drake … more >>
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