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Swanstone Moor

Downs, Moorland in Devon West Devon

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Swanstone Moor

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

Swanstone Moor is a picturesque area located in Devon, England. Nestled between the rolling hills and stunning coastline, it is renowned for its remarkable landscape, comprising of both Downs and Moorland.

Covering an expansive area of approximately 10 square miles, Swanstone Moor captivates visitors with its natural beauty and serene atmosphere. The moorland is characterized by its vast stretches of open grasslands, heather-covered hills, and scattered bogs. This diverse terrain is home to a variety of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers.

The moorland is crisscrossed by numerous walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its breathtaking scenery. One of the most popular trails is the Swanstone Loop, a circular route that offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Along the way, hikers can spot an array of wildlife, including Dartford warblers, wild ponies, and even the occasional red deer.

The Downs of Swanstone Moor provide a stark contrast to the moorland, with their gently rolling hills and fertile farmland. These fertile slopes are dotted with charming villages and country estates, adding to the area's charm. The Downs are known for their rich agricultural heritage, with sheep farming and dairy production being prominent industries.

Swanstone Moor is not only a haven for nature lovers but also a place of great historical significance. The area is dotted with ancient monuments, such as burial mounds and stone circles, which serve as a testament to its long-standing human habitation.

Overall, Swanstone Moor is a truly remarkable destination, offering a blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.

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Swanstone Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.78812/-3.9725115 or Grid Reference SS6100. 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
A3072 near Sampford Chapple Climbing from Sampford Courtenay, with resplendent roadside oaks.
A3072 near Sampford Chapple
Climbing from Sampford Courtenay, with resplendent roadside oaks.
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 .
A3072 near Sampford Chapple Looking in the other direction along the main road shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5784348">SS6200 : A3072 near Sampford Chapple</a>.
A3072 near Sampford Chapple
Looking in the other direction along the main road shown in SS6200 : A3072 near Sampford Chapple.
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
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.
Rush hour in Exbourne Traffic on the A3072 from Hatherleigh to Crediton passes Exbourne Cross on the south edge of the village. Down the road can be seen Hole Farm, a yard or two into <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SS6101">SS6101</a>.
Rush hour in Exbourne
Traffic on the A3072 from Hatherleigh to Crediton passes Exbourne Cross on the south edge of the village. Down the road can be seen Hole Farm, a yard or two into SS6101.
Field beside Exbourne Footpath 4 A field of grass alongside the track to Buskin Farm. The footpath emerges from the farmyard and follows the hedge through the gate. In the distance, across the Okement valley, are Abbeyford Woods and Dartmoor, with the suburbs of Okehampton visible.
Field beside Exbourne Footpath 4
A field of grass alongside the track to Buskin Farm. The footpath emerges from the farmyard and follows the hedge through the gate. In the distance, across the Okement valley, are Abbeyford Woods and Dartmoor, with the suburbs of Okehampton visible.
Track off B3217 A field access track that only goes 200 metres sets off invitingly from the B road half a kilometre south of Exbourne.
Track off B3217
A field access track that only goes 200 metres sets off invitingly from the B road half a kilometre south of Exbourne.
Lane to Exbourne Roadside trees shade the lane from Chattafin as it drops to cross Hole Brook before climbing into Exbourne. The church is in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SS6001">SS6001</a>.
Lane to Exbourne
Roadside trees shade the lane from Chattafin as it drops to cross Hole Brook before climbing into Exbourne. The church is in SS6001.
Exbourne Methodist Church The church is on Fore Street, which leads from the village centre down towards the Hole Brook valley.
Exbourne Methodist Church
The church is on Fore Street, which leads from the village centre down towards the Hole Brook valley.
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Swanstone Moor is located at Grid Ref: SS6100 (Lat: 50.78812, Lng: -3.9725115)

Administrative County: Devon

District: West Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///affair.expressed.groomed. Near North Tawton, Devon

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