The small wooded village of Gidleigh stands in superb wooded countryside at the heart of the Dartmoor National Park...
This attractive village is one of the most beautifully laid out of all Devon villages with pretty cottages set around a fine village square...
Postbridge is a tiny hamlet, yet this richly wooded area, at the heart of the moor has become a natural starting point for the thousands of visitors who annually come to explore the splendour and wonders of the moor...
There has been a settlement at Okehampton since the Bronze-Age, later it became a prosperous Saxon town with the Saxon Lords being overthrown at the time of the Conquest...
This is one of Devon's "dream villages" with an attractive small church dating from the 13th century and a cluster of picturesque thickly thatched country cottages with the most "English" of country gardens...
A popular tourist and beauty spot on Dartmoor. It is the meeting point of the two major tributaries of the River Dart: the East Dart and West Dart...
The pretty town of Bovey Tracey borders with the beautiful landscape of Dartmoor...
Two Bridges is the junction of the two major routes across central Dartmoor, and thus attracts a lot of visitors in the summer...
Set amid the rolling agricultural heartland of Devon, Zeal Monachorum is the very epitome of the perfect, tranquil Devonian village...
Princetown is the highest village within the Dartmoor National Park, some call it the bleakest centre of the moors which is probably largely due to the town being the home of notorious Dartmoor Prison...
Always a beautiful place, Crediton must have been awesome in the year AD674 when legend tells us that St. Boniface was born here as plain Winfrith...
Exeter is a bustling city in the heart of the county of Devon. It's mix of modern and functional with old and cultural makes for an interesting place to live, and to visit...
Tavistock is located in Devon, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. It has a rich history, a charming market, and is known for its scenic surroundings...
Yelverton, by-passed by the picturesque River Meavy is situated on the south-western fringes of Dartmoor. It is a quaint little town surrounded by fine scenery with easy access to some of the loveliest places on Dartmoor...
Pinhoe now fringes the urban sprawl of Exeter, but there was a time when it was a place standing alone with its own identity...
A lovely place that has all the hallmarks of a small resort fishing village, including two glowing sandy beaches...
Teignmouth is a lively seaside town with a busy working harbour that is an endless source of fascination and pleasure...
Dawlish is an attractive holiday resort on the Devon coast, it lies between the picturesque estuaries of both the River Exe and the River Teign...
This idyllic thatched village perfectly reflects the harmony and glory of a by-gone age, for here you can walk in ancient parkland, or take a romantic drive around Cockington in a.....
With its lovely Blue Flag beaches, pleasant gardens, pedrestrianised shopping areas, and friendly ambience, Babbacombe makes an enjoyable resort for a family holiday...
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Fortune rarely smiles on people the way it did on Sir Julius Drewe. In 1899 at the age of 33 he was able to retire from the.....
Fernworthy Stone Circles are set against the majestic backdrop of some of Dartmoor's highest peaks, in a beautiful forest spot.....
Dartmoor often makes its visitors uneasy with haunting tales of terror as immortalised in the stories of Conan Doyle, and this.....
This unique double ringed circle is less dramatic than most and is interesting for the fact that the circles lie side by side.....
As English legends go, that of Jay's Grave is a very sad and lonely one. The ancient Dartmoor legend of Jay's Grave is about a.....
Becky Falls is a romantic beauty spot hidden in the countryside close to the old town of Bovey Tracey. The spot is noted for its.....
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An exploration of the hauntingly beautiful Dartmoor National Park cannot be under-taken in just one short visit. To truly explore.....
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A picturesque stone bridge crosses the River Lyd just south of the village of Lydford. At this point the river often falls fast.....
Set in a dark, brooding corner of Dartmoor, the Merrivale Rows show a vast variety of shape and formation. The site is also.....
A simple square keep is all that remains of Lydford Castle. The castle, standing on a small mound in the shadow of the church.....
One of the most amazing things about this fine abbey is that it was built almost entirely by amateur builders. The Benedictine.....
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Outstanding grounds surround this late 14th century house, with original great hall, outer courtyard and a collection of other.....
Built over 600 years ago, Powderham Castle is the historic home of the Earl of Devon. The Castle is still lived in by the.....
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Built by the Normans in the 11th century, Totnes castle has one of the best preserved shell keeps in England...
Often referred to as a mile long sandpit, Dawlish Warren sits at the mouth of the River Exe where river and sea become one. It.....
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