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Walk the edge between land and sea - take a stroll, enjoy a day's circular walk or tackle the whole coastal adventure of the South West Coast Path, Britain's longest National Trail. Get active on and off the water - from sailing, surfing and canoeing to boat trips, fishing and diving, the choice of activities along Devon's dual coastlines is varied and fun, offering something for enthusiasts and beginners, of all ages.
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from the ancient woodlands of Dartmoor to wildlife and nature reserves, discover outstanding examples of nature's wonders - explore river estuaries teaming with bird life, bird of prey viewpoints or join a badger watch. from tailor-made riding holidays to enjoyable half day hacks along leafy quiet lanes and bridleways, discover Devon's great outdoors from the saddle.
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Dartmoor, in the south, embraces wild landscapes and picture postcard villages. Exmoor, lies in the north and combines breathtaking rugged coastline with wild heather moorland. moorland towns and villages offer a warm welcome, friendly accommodation and often some unusual events and customs - from Widecombe Fair to Bampton Fair, and Tavistock Goosey Fair to South Molton Olde English Fayre.
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Discover Dartmouth - Devon's historic
sailing centre, or Plymouth - from whence the English fleet set sail
to meet the Spanish Armada and the Mayflower left in search of the
New World. High on the north coast at Hartland Point there's an echo
of ship wrecks and smugglers. Discover Exeter's magnificent 850 year
old cathedral, Buckfast Abbey famed for its tonic wine and honey,
Powderham Castle - home to the Earls of Devon, a Civil War stronghold
at Tiverton Castle or Okehampton's Norman fortress.
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| With such a rich heritage its not
surprising that there are an abundance of heritage centres, events,
exhibitions and attractions bringing to life Devon's history, such
as Morewellham Quay near Tavistock or Coldharbour Mill near Cullompton.
the Devon landscape is studded with magnificent examples of historic
houses and gardens. From the National Trust's Coleton Fishacre created
by the D'Oyly Carte family of Gilbert and Sullivan fame to the Victorian
Gothic mansion of Knightshayes Court. |
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