One
of the smallest National Parks, straddles the Devon and Somerset boundary
overlooking the Bristol Channel. Its landscape incorporates farms, small towns
and villages where people live and work, as well as being an ideal place for
you to enjoy walks in awe inspiring countryside. The spectacular combination
of sweeping moorland and rugged coastline just invites you to get those walking
boots on!
The
estate comprising fast-flowing rivers, steep wooded hillsides, high farmland
and open moor runs almost parallel with the coastline. At its centre is Watersmeet
House, built in 1830, now accommodates a small restaurant and shop. Here Hoar
Oak Water and the East Lyn river meet. Sit, relax take your ease and part-take
of that cream tea you have been promising yourself, whilst enjoying the magnificent
scenery and the mesmerising rumbling flow of the water.
THE
DOONE VALLEY, made famous by RD Blackmore's heroine Lorna Doone.
DUNKERY
BEACON, offers stunning views over the Bristol Channel.
VALLEY
OF THE ROCKS, situated about 1 mile from Lynton is dominated by Castle Rock
whilst other strangely weathered formations bear names such as Ragged Jack
and the Devil's Cheesering .
There
are also many other walks in the locality, some long, some not so long!
CLIFF
RAILWAY, take a 500 feet ride down to Lynmouth and the sea on this unique
Victorian water operated railway, built 1890.
ROSEMOOR
Royal Horticultural Garden, MARWOOD HILL GARDENS, both beautifully landscaped
with many rare species.
CLEEVE
ABBEY, Washford, remains of a Cistercian Monastery
DUNSTER
CASTLE, ARLINGTON COURT, KNIGHTSHAYES, SELWORTHY VILLAGE, National Trust properties,
all well worth a visit .
DARTINGTON
GLASS FACTORY, Torrington
BARNSTABLE,
Pannier market and shops also ATLANTIC VILLAGE Bideford factory outlet shopping.
Many
more, too numerous to mention.
