Crook of Devon Travel Guide

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  • OId Cross and views of the Moor
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Things to Do  

Dartmoor and the Old Crosses !!

Dartmoor and the Old Crosses !!, Crook of Devon

 into-thin-air Says:  When out walking on Dartmoor you will be sure to come across one of the many ancient crosses that are scattered over the moor !! If you look carefully at this one you will see " Mags ", My friend's Dog lurking in the Long Grass besides this one !!! Dartmoor Really is a... 

Dart River Cruise !!

Dart River Cruise !!, Crook of Devon

 into-thin-air Says:  When visiting Dartmouth then Don't miss going on one of the River Dart Cruises !! Especially if you have done a long walk then this will make a Really Pleasant Change -- You get to watch the scenery slowly drift past you -- a Nice and Relaxing experience !!One thing of... 

Transportation  

Hot Air Ballooning !!!!

Hot Air Ballooning !!!!, Crook of Devon

 into-thin-air Says:  Oh if I only had Loads of Money !! Then this is something that I would Love to have a crack at !!! It must be wonderful to slowly and relatively silently drift across the open country and over the moors in a Hot Air Balloon !!! One Day Maybe -- I Hope !!!!???? 

Local Customs  

Some of the Local Inhabitants !!???

Some of the Local Inhabitants !!???, Crook of Devon

 into-thin-air Says:  When you are out on Dartmoor you will surely come across a few locals !!?? Here is a pic of some of them at their home on the rock !! Very Pleasant for them too -- well in the summer months -- But I wouldn't fancy living up here in the middle of winter !! What about You ???? 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Taking a Dog out with you whilst Walking ???

Taking a Dog out with you whilst Walking ???, Crook of Devon

 into-thin-air Says:  If you are Taking a Dog with you whilst walking on the Moor then if you are not !00% sure of how the dog will react amongst Sheep, Ponies and Cattle than it is Best to Keep it on a Lead !!! There have been a few instances lately of Dog Owners getting trampled by cattle --... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Take the Back Road !!!

Take the Back Road !!!, Crook of Devon

 into-thin-air Says:  When touring around South Devon then take a few back-roads !! You'll never know what you might stumble across around the next corner !! -- we stumbled across the village of Cornworthy, a Beautiful and unspoilt old Devon Village !! we stopped and too a look around this old... 

Keep an eye out for the Dartmoor Ponies

Keep an eye out for the Dartmoor Ponies, Crook of Devon

 into-thin-air Says:  Whilst out walking on the Moor, be sure to keep an eye out for the Dartmoor Ponies !! They still run semi-wild out on the open moor and Really are a Beautiful sight if you are Lucky enough to catch a glimpse of them !!! 

Sports & Outdoors  

At the End of a walk !!!

At the End of a walk !!!, Crook of Devon

 into-thin-air Says:  To Me the Best form of Sports Travel is Walking -- I can't think of a Better way of seeing the place that you are visiting, the exercise will do you no harm at all and if like me, you still enjoy that occasional smoke then a Cigarette never tastes any better than at the end... 

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Walking on Dartmoor !!!

Walking on Dartmoor !!!, Crook of Devon

 into-thin-air Says:  Without Doubt the Highlight of this trip for me was the walk on Dartmoor, The weather was fabulous, the Views were Awesome and it Really was a Brilliant day out !! -- Just be aware that the weather isn't always so good on the moor so ALWAYS go prepared, Map. Compass.... 

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 Without Doubt the Highlight of this trip for me was the walk on Dartmoor, The weather was fabulous, the Views were Awesome and it Really was a Brilliant day out... 

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Q:  where is it? 

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A: This should help narrow it down... http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/scotgaz/towns/townfirst1374.html 

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A Long Weekend in Devon !!!.

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 I had a Long Weekend in Devon a couple of weeks ago ( mid July 2003 )!! My main reason for travelling down there was to visit friends, My Walking Mate, Stevie now lives in Exmouth and he had met a New... 

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Pretty, Pretty, Pretty!

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 Pretty villages, pretty beaches, pretty houses - the picture postcards don't lie. Clean and fresh wherever you go. Always come away wanting to live there - have to keep buying the lottery tickets. 

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