Devon, Ceremonial county in South West England
Devon is a county in southwestern England stretching between two coastlines, with the Bristol Channel to the north and the English Channel to the south. The landscape shifts between rolling green hills, open moorland, sandy coves, and small fishing villages scattered along steep cliffs.
Celtic tribes settled the region before Roman forces built a fortress at Exeter around the year 50. Wool production became the main trade during medieval times, while coastal towns grew into naval bases over the following centuries.
Fishing harbors like Brixham and Plymouth still sell their catch directly on the quayside, keeping alive a connection to the sea. Local markets serve cream teas and regional cider made in small villages, often prepared in ways passed down through generations.
Exeter serves as a central hub with rail connections and roads branching in all directions. Coastal areas are reached by smaller country roads, while moorland areas are best explored in clear weather as fog can limit visibility.
Dartmoor holds over 160 granite rock formations that rise from the landscape like natural sculptures and have served as landmarks for thousands of years. Wild ponies roam freely across the moor and descend from animals that have lived here since prehistoric times.
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