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Conies Down Tor, Devon

Located in Princetown, Devon, South West England, England
An unspectacular collection of small, rocky outcrops in a spectacular location. On a clear day, Conies Down Tor provides stunning views of the southern and western sections of Dartmoor National Park, South Devon and Cornwall
There's a long, long view south west into Cornwall. The hills far away on the horizon are the clay mines of the Cornish Alps. Closer are the tors and summits of Bodmin Moor. In front of Bodmin Moor is the area around Kit Hill Country Park. Then comes the western fringe of Dartmoor National Park. You'll see the tops of the Staple Tors, White Tor and Great Mis Tor. The sea is visible by Plymouth and Rame Head. The distinctive North Hessary Tor and Radio/TV Station runs into the rolling moorland of the high south plateau. Close, to the south east, are a cluster of tors including Lydford Tor and the Beardown Tors. The Lych Way cuts across the National Park at this point. North east is the surreal vertical of Beardown Man Standing Stone breaking the skyline. North is the high north plateau where a number of famous Devon rivers begin. Conies Down rises above Conies Down Tor. Cocks Hill obscures larger views to the west. The top of Lynch Tor is just visible
In our opinion, the easiest way to visit Conies Down Tor is from the car parking area at Holming Beam and Long Plantation. This is on the edge of Merrivale Range which is an army training area. Check MOD firing times before visiting. Red flags fly when the army is training
By James Penman

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Conies Down Stone Row, Devon

Located in Princetown, Devon, South West England, England

Less than a mile away.

We researched and photographed the Conies Down area in late November. The sun was low. Ordinarily, winter light from a low sun accentuates shape and detail in the landscape. It's a great time to capture images of stone r...

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Conies Down, Devon

Located in Princetown, Devon, South West England, England

Less than a mile away.

The Lych Way runs from the centre of Dartmoor to Lydford on the western border of the Park. From Bellever Forest, in the middle of Dartmoor, the Lych Way passes north of Wistman's Wood and runs by Lydford Tor before drop...

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Devil's Tor, Devon

Located in Two Bridges, Devon, South West England, England

Less than a mile away.

We'd recommend visiting Devil's Tor for its location and views. The granite outcrops are small by Dartmoor standards but the location and views more than make up for that. It's a wonderful place, especially if you're loo...

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Two Bridges Hotel, Dartmoor (Hotel)

Approximately 2.7 miles away.

Total Rooms: 33; Rates: £65 - £400 Per Night

Nestling beside the West Dart River, in 60 acres of private grounds at the very heart of the Dartmoor National Park, the hotel is reminiscent of a bygone age of opulence with the added extravagance of today's little luxu...

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Manor Farm Cottage (Cottage)

Approximately 4.2 miles away.

Total Bedrooms: 2; Maximum Occupants: 3; Rates: £259 - £629 Per Week

A beautiful 500 year old end-of-wing Dartmoor Longhouse situated in the rolling hills of Dartmoor National Park....

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The Snug, Trout 'n Tipple Cottages (Cottage)

Approximately 5.8 miles away.

Rates: £342 - £789 Per Week

Perfect for families and keen fishermen alike these delightful cottages are grouped around a courtyard within the landscaped grounds of a working trout fishery just 700 yards from the Trout 'n Tipple inn which serves...

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