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 Woodland walks through 450 Devon acres |
Cockington Plymouth, Devon TQ2 6XA United Kingdom +44 1803 607230 |
Four hundred and fifty acres of beautiful Devon parkland are available for you to enjoy every day of the year. You can take a carriage ride through the park and past the tranquil lakes. There are many woodland walks to stroll through, as well as more formal gardens in the old English style. The Rose Garden and Organic Kitchen Garden are sure to delight anyone with an interest in plants. You can walk through the woods to the quaint Gamekeeper's Cottage or the Norman church and nearby delightful thatched village of Cockington, where you can hire horses to ride the many bridle paths of the country park. The fascinating Cockington Court Craft Centre is also worth a visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Excellent photographic spot |
Dartmoor Plymouth, Devon PL20 United Kingdom +44 1822 890414 |
This is one of the most beautiful spots on Dartmoor, where the East and West Dart rivers meet. It's a popular picnic and photographic site, with many interesting birds, as well as superb scenery. If you go upstream from the road bridge you'll find the remains of a clapper bridge, which is reputed to be 700-800 years old. There are several clapper bridges on the moor, clapper being the old name for a heap of stones. Amongst the bracken on the hillside to the east, you'll find the famous Coffin Stone. This is a natural boulder where coffins were rested on the journey to funerals at Widecombe. They would carve a cross and the deceased initials into the stone while the bearers imbibed liquid refreshment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bronze Age hut circle |
Challacombe Dartmoor Plymouth, Devon PL20 United Kingdom +44 1822 890414 |
This is the best preserved of the reputed 2,000 sites of prehistoric life to be found on Dartmoor. Settlements were usually found in groups of thatched huts within a stone wall to keep livestock in and wild animals out. At Grimspound the ruined stone wall encloses an area of nearly four acres, with the remains of 24 huts and some cattle pens. The doors are all on the south side to catch the sun and keep out the cold winds that blew from the north. It is very evocative to stand within the ruins of these huts and realize that people lived here 3,000 years ago, weaving, spinning, making pottery and herding animals. It's definitely a spot not to be missed by the serious traveler. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tranquil woods, cool water and adventure |
Holne Park Plymouth, Devon TQ13 7NP United Kingdom +44 1364 65 2511 |
This country park is a wonderland of cool water, lush Devon woods and interactive adventure. Children can rough-and-tumble on giant spider-nets, swing through the trees on Tarzan ropes, or scramble over swaying rope bridges. There are tree houses, a lookout tower and the Demon Drop slide. Adults will enjoy salmon and trout fishing (for a small extra charge) and discovering the large variety of tree species and wildlife. To get the most out of your visit, bring hats, sun cream, towels, swim wear, suitable footwear and spare clothes. Dogs are welcome on a lead. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Observe maritime history |
Tamar Street Plymouth, Cornwall PL12 4EL United Kingdom +44 1752 84 4846 |
Inhabited for at least a thousand years, and originally just a few fishermen's cottages lining the beach of the River Tamar, this has always been an excellent place to observe maritime history. In 1587 Sir Francis Drake sailed past, with his ship "San Filipe", laden with booty seized off the Azores. In 1858 a steam ferry started here, providing passenger service across the river, as well as excursions. It was in service for over 70 years. Three waterside inns have survived the wartime bombing and subsequent modernisation of Saltash. The Union Inn, showing a fascinating mural on its side, the Boatman and the Waterside are all still thriving. It is an excellent place to view the flotillas of small craft on the river, so don't forget your camera. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Two hundred and fifty year old lighthouse |
The Hoe Plymouth, Devon PL1 2PA United Kingdom +44 1752 60 0608 |
If you are wondering about the bright blue, giant edifice that currently dominates Plymouth Hoe, don't worry. The red and white candy stripes of Smeaton's Tower are still there beneath it. In 1759 the interlocking stones of Smeaton's Lighthouse were first transported out from Millbay Harbour to the Eddystone Rocks, where the lighthouse stood for more than 120 years. In 1882 a fault was discovered in the rocks below. So they dismantled the lighthouse, took it back to Plymouth and re-erected it on the Hoe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Six hundred and thirty miles of scenic joy |
Sarah Vincent, Administrator 25 Clobells Plymouth, Devon TQ10 9JW United Kingdom +44 1364 7 3859 http://www.swcp.org.uk/ |
At 630 miles long this is Britain's longest National Trail and much of it is in easy reach of Plymouth. One of the joys of the path is its vast variety. The path along the edge of the South Hams is composed of metamorphic rock, giving sharp-topped ridges that run down to the sea like the backs of giant dormant dinosaurs. It's wonderful in late summer, when the heather is purple and the early wild blackberries provide welcome refreshment. The coastal footpath originated centuries ago, when the coastguards regularly patrolled the south coast, on the lookout for smugglers. They had to be able to see into every cove, so the path hugs the coastline very closely. An inner city part of the coastal footpath is the Waterfront Walkway through Plymouth. As well as those walking simply to enjoy one of the finest areas of coastal scenery in Europe, there is much to excite those interested in geology, botany, archeology, and ornithology. Look out for pilchard cellars, lime kilns, rare flowers and even peregrine falcons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Knitted breakfasts and a 10 tonne rhino |
Plymouth Discovery Centre Crabtree Plymouth, Devon PL3 6RN United Kingdom +44 1752 26 6030 |
One of the best ways to see Plymouth's waterfront area is on foot. The City council have laid out a way-marked path from Admirals Hard in the west to Jennycliff in the east, which is an inner city part of the South West Coastal Path. The distance of the walk is 10 miles (14 km) and follows the coastline as closely as possible. Along the route you will meet famous characters from history, visit parts of Plymouth not usually visited by tourists and find special pubs and cafes. The city council has produced a guidebook and also audiotapes, in English, French and German, to help you enjoy your walk. They explain the features you'll see on the way, like a knitted full English breakfast and a lump of gold bullion. These are available from Plymouth Tourist Information Centre. Watch out for the 10 tonne rhino... Review © 2007, Wcities |
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