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Recommended towns & villages near Buckfast Butterfly & Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary

Buckland in the Moor

Buckland in the Moor

(5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction N)

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...

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By the river!

Dartmeet

(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NW)

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...

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Peace and quiet

Newton Abbot

(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction NE)

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13th Century Church

Bovey Tracey

(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction NE)

The pretty town of Bovey Tracey borders with the beautiful landscape of Dartmoor...

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Cockington Church.

Cockington

(9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction E)

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.....

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Paignton with Torquay in the background

Paignton

(9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction E)

This delightful seaside resort with its snug little harbour is a place where visitors can enjoy a holiday of endless hours of enchantment and summer fun. Paignton lies.....

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Dittisham houses

Dittisham

(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SE)

Attractive unspoilt village in a tranquil setting overlooking the widest part of the River Dart...

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Lustleigh, Devon

Lustleigh

(10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction N)

Rather special, in a favoured position close to the clear waters of the River Bovey, is the lovely old village of Lustleigh...

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Galmpton Creek, Near Brixham, Devon

Galmpton

(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction SE)

Galmpton is a medium sized village located between Paignton and Brixham by the River Dart, close to Stoke Gabriel. Agatha Christie lived here and was closely linked to the local.....

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~ Fair Albion ~

Grimpstonleigh

(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction S)

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South Devon Railway

(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)

The SDR is a seven mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872, which runs along the stunning valley of the.....

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Buckfast Abbey

Buckfast Abbey

(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction NW)

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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The River Dart Country Park

(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction NW)

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Dartington hall gardens, near Totnes, Devon

Dartington Hall

(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SE)

Outstanding grounds surround this late 14th century house, with original great hall, outer courtyard and a collection of other.....

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Totnes Castle, Totnes, Devon

Totnes Castle

(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction SE)

Built by the Normans in the 11th century, Totnes castle has one of the best preserved shell keeps in England...

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berry pomeroy castle

Berry Pomeroy Castle

(5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction E)

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Devon Bird of Prey Centre

Devon Bird of Prey Centre

(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction E)

At the Devon Bird of Prey Centre we house an extensive collection of Birds of Prey from all over the world. See some of our birds.....

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Dartmeet, on Dartmoor

Dartmeet

(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NW)

One of Dartmoor's most popular beauty spots, where the the East and West Dart Rivers meet...

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Compton Castle

Compton Castle

(7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction E)

Dramatic fortified manor house and small formal garden...

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Cold winter morning

Stover Country Park & Nature Reserve

(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NE)

Stover Country Park contains over 114 acres of woodland, grassland, heathland, lake and marsh and a substantial variety of.....

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