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Battishill Down

Downs, Moorland in Devon West Devon

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Battishill Down

St Patrick's church
St Patrick's church Credit: Tim Glover

Battishill Down is a picturesque area located in Devon, England. Situated on the southern edge of Dartmoor National Park, it is characterized by its rolling hills, expansive moorland, and scenic beauty. Covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles, Battishill Down is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The landscape of Battishill Down is defined by its open grasslands, dotted with patches of gorse and heather. The undulating hills offer stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with the towering tors of Dartmoor visible in the distance. The area is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including many species of birds, insects, and wildflowers.

Visitors to Battishill Down can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Hiking and walking trails crisscross the area, allowing visitors to explore the vast expanses of moorland and take in the breathtaking scenery. The Down is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with numerous species of birds, including the rare Dartford warbler, making their homes in the area.

For those interested in history, Battishill Down has significant archaeological importance. The area is known for its ancient stone circles and burial mounds, which date back thousands of years and provide insight into the region's prehistoric past.

Overall, Battishill Down offers a tranquil and idyllic escape from the bustle of city life. With its stunning natural beauty and rich history, it is a must-visit destination for those seeking an authentic Devonshire experience.

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Battishill Down Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.654696/-4.0962401 or Grid Reference SX5185. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Patrick's church
St Patrick's church
The Dartmoor Inn near Lydford Beside the A386 road to Tavistock and Plymouth. By one of the entry points onto the moor. Sadly, the inn is closed on three nights a week - a sign of the times?
The Dartmoor Inn near Lydford
Beside the A386 road to Tavistock and Plymouth. By one of the entry points onto the moor. Sadly, the inn is closed on three nights a week - a sign of the times?
A right of way onto the moor Leading to the Dartmoor Common Land, also leads to a public car park a short distance ahead.
A right of way onto the moor
Leading to the Dartmoor Common Land, also leads to a public car park a short distance ahead.
Pathway on the edge of Dartmoor common/access land Across High Down. Great Links Tor ahead.
Pathway on the edge of Dartmoor common/access land
Across High Down. Great Links Tor ahead.
Three options for crossing the River Lyd You can ford the river, hop over the stepping stones or use the footbridge. I chose the latter!
Three options for crossing the River Lyd
You can ford the river, hop over the stepping stones or use the footbridge. I chose the latter!
The footbridge over the River Lyd Looking towards Great Links Tor.
The footbridge over the River Lyd
Looking towards Great Links Tor.
The river Lyd ford
The river Lyd ford
Heading across Arms Tor There doesn't appear to be a defined path here. If there is, I had wandered off it.
Heading across Arms Tor
There doesn't appear to be a defined path here. If there is, I had wandered off it.
Ladder stile beside the path to Bleak House Across the stile for a public footpath to Nodden Gate and beyond.
Ladder stile beside the path to Bleak House
Across the stile for a public footpath to Nodden Gate and beyond.
On the path to Bleak House approaching the River Lyd crossing Brat Tor rises on the right and Arms Tor is on the left.
On the path to Bleak House approaching the River Lyd crossing
Brat Tor rises on the right and Arms Tor is on the left.
River Lyd stepping stones and ford There is also a footbridge just out of shot on the left.
River Lyd stepping stones and ford
There is also a footbridge just out of shot on the left.
Path crossing the lower slopes of Brat Tor Looking towards Arms Tor.
Path crossing the lower slopes of Brat Tor
Looking towards Arms Tor.
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Lydford Castle
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Shortacombe : The A386 A road heading through the countryside.
Shortacombe : The A386
A road heading through the countryside.
Shortacombe : The A386 Looking along the A386.
Shortacombe : The A386
Looking along the A386.
Dartmoor : Path A path heads across the countryside on the outskirts of Dartmoor.
Dartmoor : Path
A path heads across the countryside on the outskirts of Dartmoor.
Dartmoor : Grassland Looking along a grassy path.
Dartmoor : Grassland
Looking along a grassy path.
Dartmoor : Sheep Sheep on a grassy track.
Dartmoor : Sheep
Sheep on a grassy track.
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Battishill Down is located at Grid Ref: SX5185 (Lat: 50.654696, Lng: -4.0962401)

Administrative County: Devon

District: West Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Place: hamlet
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 50.6559178/-4.0906301
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Moor View House
Addr City: Okehampton
Addr Postcode: EX20 4BB
Addr Street: Vale Down
Addr Suburb: Vale Down
Tourism: guest_house
Lat/Long: 50.6553939/-4.0904023
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Historic: archaeological_site
Lat/Long: 50.656475/-4.1020183
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Ncn Milepost: mills
Sustrans Ref: MP781
Lat/Long: 50.6565034/-4.0960974
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_c
Post Box Mounting: brick_pillar
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: EX20 154D
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Source: survey;streetlevel imagery;aerial imagery
Lat/Long: 50.6553157/-4.0899305
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