North Devon
North Devon is a rural landscape of small villages, rich pastures, secluded coves and long sandy beaches. To the North lies Exmoor and the sea.
The two ancient ports of Barnstaple and Bideford have grown beside the wide estuary of the Taw and Torridge rivers. Great Torrington, the Cavalier Town, is nearby as is the RHS Rosemoor Gardens, Dartington Crystal, the 1646 Living Museum and between Great Torrington and Hatherleigh is Barometer World.
Stretching southwards from these ports is the gentle pastoral countryside, leading to Exmoor, Simonsbath, Tarr Steps, Croyde and beaches. This area, known locally as Tarka Country 'the land of the two rivers', was vividly brought to life in Henry Williamson's - 'Tarka the Otter'.
The warm climate together with the nature of the countryside provides excellent recreational opportunities particularly for the walker, horseman, cyclist and fisherman.
The area also contains a sufficient variety of cultural and urban interests to satisfy all tastes.
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