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Tavistock

Tavistock

(0.2 miles, 0.2 km)

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...

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The Tower, Buckland Abbey, Devon

Yelverton

(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction SE)

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...

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Princetown

Princetown

(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction E)

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...

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Crockern Tor

Two Bridges

(8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction E)

Two Bridges is the junction of the two major routes across central Dartmoor, and thus attracts a lot of visitors in the summer...

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Cornish Cottage

Callington

(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction W)

The little town of Callington can be found a short distance from the River Tamar and is close to the River Lynher, in a quiet region which was once known for its prosperous tin mines...

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Royal Albert Rail Bridge - Saltash - June 2009 Sunny Day

Saltash

(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction S)

Famous for its two great bridges than span the River Tamar, this little town, known as 'the gateway to Cornwall' is both pretty and interesting...

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Postbridge, Dartmoor in Devon

Postbridge

(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction E)

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...

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Castle Gate and the Town Hall

Launceston

(11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction NW)

There is a restless beauty about this stunning region, it has constantly changing vista's, the beautiful stone of enchanting houses glows in the warmth of the sun...

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Dartmeet in Autumn

Dartmeet

(11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction E)

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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Merchant's House

Plymouth

(12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction S)

This is a city that evokes stirring memories of England's great maritime past...

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Merrivale rows also know has the Plague Market, - On Dartmoor

Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement

(4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction E)

Set in a dark, brooding corner of Dartmoor, the Merrivale Rows show a vast variety of shape and formation. The site is also.....

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The Tower, Buckland Abbey, Devon

Buckland Abbey

(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction S)

Buckland Abbey is situated near Yelverton at the edge of the Dartmoor National Park. It was built as a 13th century Cistercian.....

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Cotehele, Callington, Cornwall

Cotehele

(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SW)

Tudor house with superb collections of textiles, armour and furniture, set in extensive grounds...

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Lydford Castle, Lydford, Devon

Lydford Castle

(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction N)

A simple square keep is all that remains of Lydford Castle. The castle, standing on a small mound in the shadow of the church.....

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Bridge over the river at Lydford Gorge, Devon.

Lydford Gorge

(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction N)

A picturesque stone bridge crosses the River Lyd just south of the village of Lydford. At this point the river often falls fast.....

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Dingles Steam Village near Lifton Devon

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre

(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction NW)

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Looking down the Okement, Dartmoor National Park, Devon

Dartmoor National Park

(10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction E)

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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Grey Wethers Stone Circle, near Okehampton, Devon

Grey Wethers Stone Circle

(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction NE)

This unique double ringed circle is less dramatic than most and is interesting for the fact that the circles lie side by side.....

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Lawrence House

(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction NW)

A beautiful Georgian town house...

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Launceston Castle, Cornwall

Launceston Castle

(11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction NW)

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