Devon in the AA Leisure Guide series; exploring the walking, cycling & car touring opportunities in a range of British destinations. The guides also provide details of outdoor activities, local events & festivals, shopping, the best pubs & tea-rooms & the must-see attractions in each region. Each title in the series allows readers to find individual sections easily & is designed for practical use on the road. An illustrated Essential Sights introductory section lists some of the region ...

North Devon Cycle Map at 1:110, 000 from Sustrans, including the Tarka Trail plus four individual day rides: Hatherleigh, Sheepwash & the Tarka Trail; The Tarka Trail – Great Torrington, Bideford & Barnstaple; Barnstaple & Arlington Court; & South Molton & Exmoor. Street plans show Exeter, Tiverton & Ilfracombe. 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. ...

Devon North: Taw & Torridge Valleys in 1907 in a series of reproductions of Ordnance Survey’s famous ” Inch to the Mile” maps published in the Alan Godfrey Editions to provide a historical record of England & Wales in the second half of 19th & early 20th century. The map covers an area of north Devon stretching from Great Torrington eastwards to East Worlington, & from George Nympton southwards to Winkleigh & Broadwood Kelly. Other locations include Ashreigney, Atherington, Beaford, Bishop`s Nympton, Brushford, Burrington, Chawleigh, Cheldon, Chittlehamholt, Chulmleigh, Coldridge, Dolton, Dowl&, Eggesford, High Bickington, Hollocombe, Huish, Huntshaw, Iddesleigh, Kings Nympton, Lapford, Mariansleigh, Meeth, Merton, Meshaw, Morchard Bishop, Nymet Rowl&, Petrockstow, Roborough, Romansleigh, St Giles in the Wood, Wembworthy & Yarnscombe. On the reverse is an extract from Devon Sheet 42.04 showing in detail the town centre of Chulmleigh with a directory. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the OS Inch to the Mile Maps: the maps provide an invaluable overview of a wider area, typically 18 x 12 miles (29 x 19 kms approx.), & offer historical mapping for small towns & villages not covered by the more detailed series for which the Godfrey Editions are better known. On the reverse all the maps have historical notes & most titles also include a more detailed, large scale map of a small town or a village in the area. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

This book presents a new look at Devon's hamlets, villages & towns stressing their unusual features & pointing out the less well-known aspects of their history. Tricia Gerrish is a regular contributor to Devon Life magazine. This book also contains illustrations by Angela Brown. ...

Devon Pevsner Architectural Guide, in a series of publications begun with the express aim of providing up-to-date guides to the most significant buildings in every part of the country, suitable for both general reader & specialist. Each volume provides an introductory overview of the architecture of the area, followed by a descriptive gazetteer arranged alphabetically by place. Whilst cathedrals & their furnishings, great country houses & their parks form the grand set pieces, the books demonstrate the enjoyable diversity of architecture in the British Isles in accounts of rural churches & farmsteads, Victorian public buildings & industrial monuments. A continuing programme of publication keeps the series up-to-date with new information on older buildings & recent architecture while maintaining the tradition of Pevsner`s own succinct accounts. Each book has over 100 photographs, mostly specially commissioned, numerous maps & plans, a glossary & indexes. ...

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 ...