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Devon Countryside Travel Guide
Dartmoor National Park
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.
Exmoor
National Park
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.
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Guys Cliffe Holiday Apartment 1
Paignton
Self catering cottage
This apartment offers one family bedroom with 1 double bed, 2 single beds, large sofa bed in lounge, shower room with WC, washbasin and electric … more >>
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Cove Cottage Flat
Woolacombe
Self catering cottage
Cove Cottage offers 1 family room, bathroom, comfortable living area with pull down double bed and kitchen dining room.
Sea views from the garden which is … more >>
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Novotel Plymouth
Situated at the gateway to Plymouth, ideal for exploring both Devon and Cornwall. The city centre and famous heritage sites of Plymouth Hoe and the Barbican are only a ten minute drive away. Alternatively, visit the Eden Project, Cornwall's newest attraction. All the spacious modern bedrooms have Playstation, in-house movie … more >>
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Moorland Links Hotel
The Moorland Links Hotel is a beautifully appointed country style hotel situated within Dartmoor National Park, just 6 miles from Plymouth and set in 9 acres of gardens with enchanting views across the Tamar Valley. Facilities include a restaurant and lovely gardens whilst the Links Golf Course is just a … more >>
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