South West Lakes Trust Near the idyllic village of Chagford, Fernworthy Reservoir is an archaeological jewel in the heart of Dartmoor National Park.
Walk through meadows, woodland and moorland, and take in the fascinating cultural heritage of ancient stone cairns, Bronze Age hut circles and submerged clapper bridges, while enjoying beautiful lakeside views.
https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/fernworthy
Fernworthy Reservoir, Newton Abbot TQ13 8EA
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South West Lakes Trust Discover a haven of history and beauty at three reservoirs on the eastern fringe of Dartmoor National Park. Soak up the peaceful atmosphere of the surrounding farmland, forests and water on a woodland walk. Follow some lovely off-road paths and footbridges; Trenchford and Tottiford are linked by a network of trails, culminating in a rugged round lake walk at Tottiford.
https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/kennick-tottiford-trenchford
Kennick Reservoir, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7NZ
Trenchford Reservoir, Devon, TQ13 9PD
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South West Lakes Trust Avon Dam Reservoir is situated in beautiful open moorland on South Dartmoor – a wonderful location for some picturesque walks. To get to the reservoir, head to Shipley Bridge, where you will find car parking and toilet facilities with disabled access, provided by Dartmoor National Park.
https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/avon-dam
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South West Lakes Trust Venford Reservoir is a hidden jewel in the midst of the craggy hills of Dartmoor National Park. The coniferous woodland provides a sheltered area to explore the countryside; why not set out on a stroll, spot wildlife and take a picnic along?
https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/venford
Venford Reservoir, Newton Abbot TQ13 7SS
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South West Lakes Trust Surrounded by British countryside and nestled on the Cornwall and Devon border, Upper and Lower Tamar Lakes are steeped in industrial history and rich in flora and fauna. This is an idyllic to spot to set the imagination free, stretch your legs and enjoy the peace that comes from being near water.
https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/tamar
Tamar, Upper Tamar Lake, Kilkhampton, Near Bude, EX23 9SB
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South West Lakes Trust Meldon is situated on Dartmoor National Park, approximately 900 feet above sea level, with stunning views over the Okement Valley.
Explore open moorland, dramatic tors and a Scheduled Monument: boasting a special combination of industrial heritage, wildlife and nature trails, Meldon is the perfect location to enjoy a unique day outdoors.
https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/meldon
Meldon Reservoir, Okehampton EX20 4LU
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Important notice - The parkland and woodland are open for local visits. You will need to pre-book your car parking space, please visit the "what's on" section to book. (Last checked 25th Feb 2021)
Discover Knightshayes - a great post-war garden, 19th-century parkland and grand Gothic Revival architecture by Victorian visionary William Burges.
A rich and varied history
The house was built by Sir John Heathcoat Amory, the grandson of John Heathcoat, creator of the mechanised bobbin lace making machine and owner of a lace factory in Tiverton.
The foundation stone was laid in 1869, but it was not until 1873 that the elaborate interior designs were completed. William Burges, designer of Knightshayes, had a rocky relationship with the family and was fired half way through the project, leaving his imaginative vision incomplete.
Burges was replaced by another reputable designer, John Dibblee Crace, who turned out to be another ill-fated choice. Much of Crace's work was covered up by the family, but later restored by the Trust.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knightshayes
Knightshayes Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7RG
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Connecting the Culm Discover the River Culm... Flowing through 100 square miles of stunning Devon countryside to meet the River Exe
Discover this beautiful, but often overlooked, landscape
The River Culm flows through the Redlands of Mid and East Devon and is the longest tributary of the River Exe. It rises in the Blackdown Hills at a spring near RAF Culmhead in Somerset, and flows west through Hemyock, then Culmstock (in the Culm Valley) to Uffculme.
The river then turns south, through Cullompton (alongside the M5 motorway), skirting the northern boundary of Killerton Park to join the River Exe north-west of Exeter.
https://connectingtheculm.com/discover-the-culm/
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The Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a tranquil and relatively isolated landscape, on the border of Devon and Somerset. The area is rich in wildlife and heritage. For many, it epitomises the English countryside, with hedgerows and copses, small farms with intricate field patterns, deep valleys and narrow, winding lanes.
https://blackdownhillsaonb.org.uk/
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The CCA was set up in 1970 by a group of Cullompton residents in order to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Cullompton by working with other interested local parties to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare, recreation and leisure. The current site was recommended so that the water meadows would not be used for development and so reducing flooding. In addition, the cricket and bowling clubs already owned land in this part of town.
The thirty-two acre site previously belonged to two different farms and was bought at a cost of £11,500. Some of the money to pay for the fields came from dormant club and charity bank accounts with the permission of the Charity Commissioners.
The work to make the site suitable for public use began in 1971, with volunteers donating their time and skill to the work. Fund raising events were organised to help to pay for materials. One major part of the work was the draining of the land. During the construction of the M5 in return for John Vicary providing bulldozer training, some hard core and a bulldozer were provided which became the base for the car park and access road.
https://www.cullompton-cca.org
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