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"Travel Guides for people whose heart is in the country"

 

 

ISBN: 9781904434740

Fourth Edition

480 pages in full colour

Published: 2009

Author: David Gerrard

 

 

The Country Living Guide to Rural England - The West Country

Covers Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset

 UK £10.99

 
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Enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon trying out one of the many walks recommended in the guide. For example, if you fancy a gentle stroll through the countryside, try Walk number 1. Bosllow. This is a beautiful scenic moor land walk where you pass a group of stones known as the ‘Nine Maidens’, which would have been used for various religious rites throughout the year. Alternatively if you would like to take in some historical sites then Walk number 3. Tintagel Castle is for you. The walk takes you through the village of Tintagel and out along the cliff path to visit the legendary castle of King Arthur and Merlin’s Cave. All along the path you will find wonderful views and a wealth of wildlife.

 

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Northam

2 miles N of Bideford on the A386

Northam is said to have been where Hubba the Dane attacked Devon and was repelled by either Alfred the Great or the Earl of Devon. Another tale recounts that in 1069AD, three years after King Harold had been slain at the Battle of Hastings, his three sons landed at Northam in an attempt to regain their father’s throne. They came from Ireland with an invasion force of more than 60 ships but their rebellion was mercilessly suppressed at a site just to the south of the town. To this day, it is known as xe "Northam:Bloody Corner"Bloody Corner.

 

Weare Giffard

5 miles S of Bideford off the A386

This appealing village claims to be the longest riverside village in England, straggling for almost two miles along the banks of the Torridge. Weare Giffard (pronounced Jiffard) has a charm all its own, suspended in time it seems to belong to the more peaceful days of half a century ago. The villagers have even refused to have full street lighting installed, so avoiding the “street furniture” that blemishes so many attractive places. 


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