Hole Downs

Downs, Moorland in Devon West Devon

England

Hole Downs

View towards Exbourne from Public Footpath
View towards Exbourne from Public Footpath Credit: James Emmans

Hole Downs, located in Devon, England, is a picturesque area encompassing both downs and moorland landscapes. With its stunning natural beauty and diverse ecosystems, it has become a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The downs, characterized by their rolling hills and open grasslands, provide breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks or more challenging hikes along the well-marked trails, taking in the fresh air and serene atmosphere. The downs are also home to a variety of wildlife, including rabbits, foxes, and a range of bird species, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching.

Adjacent to the downs, the moorland adds another dimension to the area's charm. Moorland landscapes feature vast expanses of heather, gorse, and grasses, creating a unique and vibrant tapestry of colors throughout the year. This rugged terrain is dotted with rocky outcrops, adding a touch of ruggedness to the overall landscape.

Hole Downs is also known for its rich cultural history. The area has several ancient burial mounds and stone circles, providing a glimpse into its past. Visitors can explore these archaeological sites, gaining insight into the lives of the people who once inhabited this land.

Overall, Hole Downs, Devon, offers a blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and historical significance. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a challenging hike, or a journey into the past, this area has something for everyone to enjoy.

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Hole Downs Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.798002/-3.9758226 or Grid Reference SS6001. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View towards Exbourne from Public Footpath
View towards Exbourne from Public Footpath
Farm Tractors working in Field close to Hole Cottage
Farm Tractors working in Field close to Hole Cottage
Construction work by Holebrook Bridge Work by the farm buildings on the edge of the stream
Construction work by Holebrook Bridge
Work by the farm buildings on the edge of the stream
Sampford Chapple The A374 approaching the hamlet. The thatched cottage with a gable end in the centre is part of a listed pair <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1326462" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1326462">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Sampford Chapple
The A374 approaching the hamlet. The thatched cottage with a gable end in the centre is part of a listed pair LinkExternal link .
Sampford Courtenay: towards Dartmoor Looking south over a wheat field near Thornbury Cross. View to Cosdon Hill on Dartmoor
Sampford Courtenay: towards Dartmoor
Looking south over a wheat field near Thornbury Cross. View to Cosdon Hill on Dartmoor
Sampford Courtenay: on Chapple Moor Looking south on a public footpath by a plantation with a Dartmoor tor on the skyline
Sampford Courtenay: on Chapple Moor
Looking south on a public footpath by a plantation with a Dartmoor tor on the skyline
Sampford Courtenay: poultry farm On Underdown Moor, looking south east
Sampford Courtenay: poultry farm
On Underdown Moor, looking south east
Exbourne: the village The Red Lion – ‘under new management’ early in 2007 – on the right with Exbourne church beyond. Dedicated to St Mary, its tower is of Dartmoor granite, with set-back buttresses. It is also noted for its rood screen dating from circa 1425. Looking north
Exbourne: the village
The Red Lion – ‘under new management’ early in 2007 – on the right with Exbourne church beyond. Dedicated to St Mary, its tower is of Dartmoor granite, with set-back buttresses. It is also noted for its rood screen dating from circa 1425. Looking north
Exbourne: between the village and Lower Narracott Looking east across the Hole Brook valley
Exbourne: between the village and Lower Narracott
Looking east across the Hole Brook valley
Exbourne: near Lower Narracott Looking west in the Hole Brook valley
Exbourne: near Lower Narracott
Looking west in the Hole Brook valley
Exbourne: Coxwell Green Looking west over the Hole Brook valley. Coxwell Green is the house on the right
Exbourne: Coxwell Green
Looking west over the Hole Brook valley. Coxwell Green is the house on the right
Exbourne: near Lower Narracott Looking south east
Exbourne: near Lower Narracott
Looking south east
Exbourne: Coxwell Green Looking south west
Exbourne: Coxwell Green
Looking south west
Okement valley Exbourne Footpath 4 approaches Buskin Farm, dropping down towards the River Okement.
Okement valley
Exbourne Footpath 4 approaches Buskin Farm, dropping down towards the River Okement.
Okement valley at Shilstone A view across a spring crop from Exbourne Footpath 4 as it approaches Shilstone.
Okement valley at Shilstone
A view across a spring crop from Exbourne Footpath 4 as it approaches Shilstone.
Shilstone Plantation Looking alongside the B3217 from the entrance to Swanstone. The road (really just a lane) is running along a low ridge between the River Okement and the Hole Brook, and it runs along the left edge of the Plantation.
Shilstone Plantation
Looking alongside the B3217 from the entrance to Swanstone. The road (really just a lane) is running along a low ridge between the River Okement and the Hole Brook, and it runs along the left edge of the Plantation.
Lane approaching Chattafin The lane is crossing a tributary of the Hole Brook, and there is a ford (currently dry) at the lowest point; the lane then climbs to Chattafin. The path entering the field on the right is Exbourne Footpath 10.
Lane approaching Chattafin
The lane is crossing a tributary of the Hole Brook, and there is a ford (currently dry) at the lowest point; the lane then climbs to Chattafin. The path entering the field on the right is Exbourne Footpath 10.
Chattafin The farm, with an old cob wall on the end of the barn, is on the lane from Exbourne to Corstone.
Chattafin
The farm, with an old cob wall on the end of the barn, is on the lane from Exbourne to Corstone.
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Hole Downs is located at Grid Ref: SS6001 (Lat: 50.798002, Lng: -3.9758226)

Administrative County: Devon

District: West Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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