Dartmoor, Moorland in Devon, England
Description
Dartmoor is a moorland in southern Devon shaped by rough granite outcrops, shallow valleys, and narrow watercourses. The terrain shifts between bare hilltops and green hollows where small woodlands and farms sit.
History
The area was settled during the Bronze Age, and remains of huts and stone circles are still visible today. In medieval times, miners began extracting tin, and their workings shape the landscape.
Culture
Flat granite slabs known as clapper bridges span many streams, showing how people have crossed the terrain for centuries. Local sheep farmers still drive their flocks across the open grazing land, just as their ancestors did.
Practical
You can explore the area on foot or horseback, though some paths are firmer than others. Fog can roll in quickly and reduce visibility, so carrying a map helps.
Did you know?
Some valleys hold oak woodlands shaped heavily by wind, making the trees appear crooked and gnarled. Their branches bend low because they face the weather conditions found at higher elevation.
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Prince Hall
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Old Bridge
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Bridge At Sx 625738
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H M Prison Dartmoor: Outer Gateway With Walls, Flanking Houses And Northern Outbuilding
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Princetown War Memorial
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Jubilee Lamp Standard
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Crazywell Cross
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Milestone, 300m W of turning to Prince Hall Hotel
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Milestone, 400m W of turning to Holming Beam
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Milestone, 50m W of Four Winds Car Park
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Milestone, Devil's Bridge, by small pull-in
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