Cocks Park

Downs, Moorland in Devon South Hams

England

Cocks Park

Harvested field near Kingston Red trailers can be seen over the hedge in the d-adjacent field - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6829431">SX6348 : Tractors near Kingston</a> for one of them. — Harvested field near Kingston Credit: Derek Harper

Cocks Park is a large and picturesque area located in Devon, England. Situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, the park is known for its stunning views of the surrounding countryside and its diverse range of flora and fauna. The landscape of Cocks Park consists of rolling hills, lush green meadows, and rugged moorland, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, birds of prey, and rare species of wildflowers. Visitors can explore the park on foot or by bike, taking in the breathtaking scenery and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. There are also several walking trails and picnic areas scattered throughout the park, providing opportunities for visitors to relax and unwind in the great outdoors.

Cocks Park is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and efforts are made to preserve and protect the natural environment of the park. The park is open to the public year-round, and admission is free, making it an accessible and enjoyable destination for visitors of all ages.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.319616/-3.909499 or Grid Reference SX6448. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Harvested field near Kingston Red trailers can be seen over the hedge in the d-adjacent field - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6829431">SX6348 : Tractors near Kingston</a> for one of them.

Harvested field near Kingston

Red trailers can be seen over the hedge in the d-adjacent field - see SX6348 : Tractors near Kingston for one of them.

Footpath, Furzedown Wood Kingston footpath 3 winds between bluebells.

Footpath, Furzedown Wood

Kingston footpath 3 winds between bluebells.

Bluebells, Furzedown Wood Kingston footpath 3 drops through the bluebell wood.

Bluebells, Furzedown Wood

Kingston footpath 3 drops through the bluebell wood.

Bluebells, Furzedown Wood From the path shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6829692">SX6247 : Footpath, Furzedown Wood</a>.

Bluebells, Furzedown Wood

From the path shown in SX6247 : Footpath, Furzedown Wood.

Footpath, Furzedown Wood Kingston footpath 3 reaches the southern edge of the wood after a climb.

Footpath, Furzedown Wood

Kingston footpath 3 reaches the southern edge of the wood after a climb.

Footpath, Furzedown Wood Kingston footpath 3 curves downhill through bluebells.

Footpath, Furzedown Wood

Kingston footpath 3 curves downhill through bluebells.

Bridleway, Wiscombe Kingston Bridleway 2, looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6830810">SX6446 : Trees, Wiscombe</a>.

Bridleway, Wiscombe

Kingston Bridleway 2, looking right from SX6446 : Trees, Wiscombe.

Wiscombe From the bridleway up the valley.

Wiscombe

From the bridleway up the valley.

Trees, Wiscombe Taken a little farther up the valley from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6998430">SX6446 : Wiscombe</a>.

Trees, Wiscombe

Taken a little farther up the valley from SX6446 : Wiscombe.

Outfall from pond near Okenbury The waterfall links the two middle of the four ponds near Okenbury.

Outfall from pond near Okenbury

The waterfall links the two middle of the four ponds near Okenbury.

Tower, Okenbury A ruin and walls remaining from the manor house. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6830915">SX6447 : Okenbury</a> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1108108" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1108108">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> .

Tower, Okenbury

A ruin and walls remaining from the manor house. See also SX6447 : Okenbury and Link

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Stile near Kingston Kingston footpath 9 leaves the lane at Higher Gabberwell House via this stile; see also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6825469">SX6448 : Footpath near Kingston</a>.

Stile near Kingston

Kingston footpath 9 leaves the lane at Higher Gabberwell House via this stile; see also SX6448 : Footpath near Kingston.

St Mary's Well <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1392219?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1392219?section=official-list-entry">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>

St Mary's Well

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Turning for Tuffland Farm

Turning for Tuffland Farm

On the B3392 at Seven Stones Cross

On the B3392 at Seven Stones Cross

The Dolphin A sign at the end of the road says &quot;please drive slowly through the pub&quot; and it is only when you reach it that you appreciate the relevance. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=20981327" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=20981327">Link</a> and, for the architecture, <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-99629-the-dolphin-inn-kingston" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-99629-the-dolphin-inn-kingston">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> . On the immediate left is Park Cottage <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-99630-park-cottage-kingston" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-99630-park-cottage-kingston">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> .

The Dolphin

A sign at the end of the road says "please drive slowly through the pub" and it is only when you reach it that you appreciate the relevance. See also Link and, for the architecture, Link

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The Dolphin, Kingston Showing the hotel accommodation across the narrow street from the pub, and the pub sign.

The Dolphin, Kingston

Showing the hotel accommodation across the narrow street from the pub, and the pub sign.

Churchyard Cross, Kingston Above the steps down from the Church of St James the Less, the granite cross has &quot;some mediaeval elements, but mainly restructured in 1902 at
Edward VII Coronation&quot; <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-99627-churchyard-cross-kingston" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-99627-churchyard-cross-kingston">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> .

Churchyard Cross, Kingston

Above the steps down from the Church of St James the Less, the granite cross has "some mediaeval elements, but mainly restructured in 1902 at Edward VII Coronation" Link

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Cocks Park is located at Grid Ref: SX6448 (Lat: 50.319616, Lng: -3.909499)

Administrative County: Devon

District: South Hams

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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///rules.ended.boggles. Near Modbury, Devon

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