Devon is many people`s idea of the ideal country place to live. But the county is far more than a country idyll set in an equitable climate. Whatever you like to do outdoors you`ll find all you need in here. Some counties are pleased to boast one National Park, but Devon contains two: all of Dartmoor & a significant third of Exmoor. Unique in Engl&, the county also boasts two separate & distinct coastlines, with some of the best beaches in the southwest. You can tramp across wild moorland & walk along the South West Coast Path; or east from Exmouth on the south coast & explore the beginning of the geological treasure house, the Jurassic Coast. Devon also has some of Britain`s most-loved seaside resorts, historic towns & cities; picturesque villages set in gentle hedged landscapes crossed by narrow winding roads; & some of the best sailing & boating centres in the southwest. Truly, it has something for everybody. The author has been visiting & enjoying Devon for well over 40 years & researching this book enabled him to renew acquaintances with old friends & to discover new places that he looks forward to visiting again. Most of his favourite locations were largely unchanged. Devon has a timelessness that`s reassuring & comforting, especially if you live in a part of the country that`s rapidly changing. Devon Sketchbook will guide you to a plethora of favourite places along the north & south coasts of the county, plus some in the Exmoor & Dartmoor National Parks. It will tell you how to get there, where you can park & what to look out for. It`s intended to inform, entertain &, if you`re a visitor, give you something to enjoy when you`re back home. With more than 180 of the author`s line & watercolour illustrations, 66 hand drawn maps & in colour throughout, Devon Sketchbook is a unique guidebook & souvenir of this remarkable county. Beautifully bound in hardback, it also makes the perfect gift. ...

South Devon Cycle Map at 1:110, 000 approx from Sustrans, including the Exe Estuary Trail & the Plym Valley Trail, plus four day rides: Moretonhampstead to Chagford & Widecombe, Okehampton to Lydford, Plymouth to Tavistock, & South Brent to Totnes. Street plans show Exeter, Plymouth, Exmouth & Newton Abbot. Maps is this Sustrans series show all the National & Regional Cycle Network routes clearly numbered & have the colouring distinguishing between the on-road & traffic-free sections. The publishers’ own recommendations are shown in contrasting colour &, in most titles, are in addition presented on the reverse side on separate panels where each circuit is annotated with useful notes. The maps have contours & altitude colouring to show the topography, with additional gradient markings. Towns along the routes are annotated with symbols indicating what facilities can be found there. Also marked are various places of interest, on or near the routes, & railway lines are shown with stations for access to the routes by rail. On the reverse each title also provides large, clear city centre street plans of main towns, highlighting the Cycle Network and/or the recommended routes. Also included are contact details of tourist information centres. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

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Devon in Footprint’s ‘ With Kids’ series; covering a range of guides dedicated to travelling with children in Britain & Europe & incorporating child-friendly days out, activities, places to stay, accommodation & restaurants. Each of the guides in the series provides a comprehensive survey of the region &

Includes:: a large selection of recommendations for parents planning a trip away with their children. Footprint guides have an established reputation, publishing guides since 1921 & have an unrestrictive editorial style that gives authors the freedom to capture & explore the best of each region for children. All of the With Kids guides are arranged geographically by chapter, allowing readers to identify easily areas of interest. A Family Favourites section at the start of individual titles profile must-see attractions that are suitable for the whole family & a Kids’ Stuff section also

Includes:: ideas for beach & travel games, recommended children’s books, lists of things to spot & 10 things to try on holiday. Each regional section opens by describing the destination & giving a sample of the range of attractions & activities that are available. There is also information on accommodation, restaurants, & notable local towns or villages, all included with children in mind & designed to make planning easier for parents. A Grown-ups’ stuff section at the back of each guide also provides practical guidance on getting there, public transport, recommended maps, online resources, recommendations for accommodation based on children’s ages. Details of baby supplies, camping equipment, doctors & medical centres, hospitals, pharmacies, supermarkets, tourist information centres & toys & beach gear are also included.



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Devon, Cornwall & Southwest England in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

From the crumbly rhubarb-&-cream-coloured cliffs of the Jurassic Coast in the southeast to the surf-stroked craggy coves in the north, across the wilderness & woodland of Dartmoor & Exmoor, & through the verdant valleys & great green grazing lands of the dairy belt
- Devon is a county of exquisite contrasts & natural wonder. Whether you`re looking for an easy afternoon stroll along the shore, a riverside ramble to an atmospheric country pub or a tor-topping trek on the moors, there`s something to suit every boot in Patrick Kinsella`s inspiring collection of 40 Devon coast & country walks.
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Devon in the AA 50 Walks series; comprising an extensive range of walking guides helping you to explore the best walking routes in Great Britain. Each guide covers a total of 50 walks, many of which are circular, between 2-10 miles & also that are suitable for a range of different walking standards. Every walk in the guides has an information box showing clear details of distance, minimum time, level of difficulty, any ascents, the nature of the terrain & landscape, suggested Ordnance Survey map, grid references for starting & finishing points, dog friendliness, parking & any public toilets en route. There are also suggestions of what to look out for & recommended places to eat & drink. Detailed walk descriptions are accompanied by clear mapping of the route ahead, in addition to colour photographs illustrating the highlights of selected routes. ...

Walking is one of Britain`s favourite leisure activities, & this guide features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. The book features all of the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history & wildlife of Devon, & cear mapping for ease of use. Every route has been colour coded according to difficulty. All walks are annotated with local points of interest & places to stop for refreshments. Every walk is given a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of surface & access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking & public toilets. ...

Double-sided, waterproof, leisure & cycle map of Devon at 1:100, 000 from Croyde Cycle, with enlargements of town & city centres at 1:7, 500. Regional & national cycle paths, bridleways, footpaths, & permissive paths are prominently indicated. Road networks are shown, with busy, main, & minor roads differentiated, as well as private roads allowing access on foot/bike. Topography is indicated through spot heights, contour lines (at 30m intervals), & steep hill symbols, with colour used for different terrain types. Points of interest & local facilities such as information points, pubs, camp sites, accommodation & toilets are highlighted. Limited access, geological, & historical information is marked on some parts of the map. Enlargements at 1:7, 500 are included of: Ilfracombe; Bideford; Barnstaple; Torrington; Exeter; Totnes; Torquay; Plymouth city centre. These show one-way streets & local facilities, including parking & cycle hire. There is also an enlargement of Plymouth at 1:60, 000 showing the main & secondary road network. The National Grid is indicated by margin ticks, making the map GPS compatible. ...

Devonport North in 1893 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers much of the dockyard area of Devonport, extending from the Tamar Quay eastward to Crawford Road, & from St Levan Road southward to Market Street. Features include GWR railway with Devonport station, LSWR railway with Devonport station, Devonport Park, tramways, Morice Town, New Granby Barracks, Royal Albert Hospital, Stoke church, Station Hospital, Royal Naval Hospital, St Peter`s church, Stonehouse Lake, part of Molesworth Ward, Clarence Ward, Tamar Ward, Morice Ward, part of St Aubyn Ward, Royal British Orphan Asylum, St Michael`s church, Old Granby Barracks, Raglan Barracks. Please note that Gun Wharf & the Dockyard are left blank for security reasons. On the reverse are street directory entries for Albert Road, Benbow Street, Charlotte Street, Cornwall Street, Fore Street, Granby Street, Haddington Road, Keyham Road & Molesworth Road. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...