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Blackaton Down

Downs, Moorland in Devon Teignbridge

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Blackaton Down

Path and stream crossing
Path and stream crossing Credit: don cload

Blackaton Down is a prominent geographical feature located in Devon, England. It is part of a larger area known as Dartmoor National Park, which is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Blackaton Down itself is a large expanse of moorland, characterized by its rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and vast stretches of open grassland.

The area is rich in history, with evidence of human activity dating back thousands of years. The remnants of ancient settlements, stone circles, and burial mounds can be found throughout the moorland, offering a glimpse into the region's past.

Blackaton Down is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, attracting hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers from far and wide. The varied terrain and breathtaking vistas make it an ideal location for exploring and soaking in the natural beauty.

Visitors can expect to encounter a wide range of wildlife while exploring Blackaton Down. Dartmoor ponies, sheep, and cattle can often be seen grazing in the grassland, while birds of prey, such as buzzards and kestrels, soar overhead. The moorland is also home to numerous species of flora and fauna, including heather, gorse, and rare orchids.

Overall, Blackaton Down offers a unique and captivating experience for those seeking to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of Dartmoor National Park. Its rugged beauty, ancient history, and abundant wildlife make it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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Blackaton Down Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.591323/-3.8353069 or Grid Reference SX7078. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path and stream crossing
Path and stream crossing
Soussons Farm
Soussons Farm
Copse and moorland
Copse and moorland
Fields north of Broadaford A view looking left from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6947271">SX7078 : Two Moors Way on Hamel Down</a>.
Fields north of Broadaford
A view looking left from SX7078 : Two Moors Way on Hamel Down.
Valley north of Challacombe Challacombe is a farm that represents all that remains of a once much more extensive village. Settlements in the area around go back to the Bronze Age but it was busiest in medieval times when the strip or lynchet farming system was used, and the 19th century (up to 1927) when there were operational tin mines nearby. Most of the buildings are now in ruins. The land is now part of the Duchy of Cornwall estate; in 2006 it won Silver prize in the Duke's Habitat Award which is "to encourage and recognise good conservation practices within farm management." Min Cullum of Challacombe won it by "developing the varied habitats on her farm which include unusual species such as wax caps and bog hoverfly." The farmer allows free access to anyone who wants to study the wildlife and archaeology of the farm. [NB there are at least three villages in Devon called Challacombe, this description relates to the one near Widecombe-in-the-Moor].
Valley north of Challacombe
Challacombe is a farm that represents all that remains of a once much more extensive village. Settlements in the area around go back to the Bronze Age but it was busiest in medieval times when the strip or lynchet farming system was used, and the 19th century (up to 1927) when there were operational tin mines nearby. Most of the buildings are now in ruins. The land is now part of the Duchy of Cornwall estate; in 2006 it won Silver prize in the Duke's Habitat Award which is "to encourage and recognise good conservation practices within farm management." Min Cullum of Challacombe won it by "developing the varied habitats on her farm which include unusual species such as wax caps and bog hoverfly." The farmer allows free access to anyone who wants to study the wildlife and archaeology of the farm. [NB there are at least three villages in Devon called Challacombe, this description relates to the one near Widecombe-in-the-Moor].
On the lower slopes The bridleway continues to head towards Headland Warren Farm along the lower slopes of Challacombe Down. This land is a Scheduled Ancient Monument containing a medieval field system, several tinworks, part of a prehistoric stone hut circle settlement, a cairn and length of reave. Details are at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1021393" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1021393">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 lower slopes
The bridleway continues to head towards Headland Warren Farm along the lower slopes of Challacombe Down. This land is a Scheduled Ancient Monument containing a medieval field system, several tinworks, part of a prehistoric stone hut circle settlement, a cairn and length of reave. Details are at: LinkExternal link
Disused bridge near Challacombe A minor bridge over a small stream, presumably used at one time to gain access to mine workings. It may still be used occasionally, as the track down to it is grassy rather than overgrown. It is still shown on the Explorer map.
Disused bridge near Challacombe
A minor bridge over a small stream, presumably used at one time to gain access to mine workings. It may still be used occasionally, as the track down to it is grassy rather than overgrown. It is still shown on the Explorer map.
Looking north up the valley beside Challacombe Down The valley lies between Soussons Down (west and forested) and Challacombe Down
Looking north up the valley beside Challacombe Down
The valley lies between Soussons Down (west and forested) and Challacombe Down
Stone bridge near Soussons Farm
Stone bridge near Soussons Farm
Gates with granite posts, Challacombe Down
Gates with granite posts, Challacombe Down
Spreading manure on a field, Challacombe Down
Spreading manure on a field, Challacombe Down
Two tracks meeting near Challacombe Farm Challacombe is a farm that represents all that remains of a once much more extensive village. Settlements in the area around go back to the Bronze Age but it was busiest in medieval times when the strip or lynchet farming system was used, and the 19th century (up to 1927) when there were operational tin mines nearby. Most of the buildings are now in ruins. The land is now part of the Duchy of Cornwall estate; in 2006 it won Silver prize in the Duke's Habitat Award which is "to encourage and recognise good conservation practices within farm management." Min Cullum of Challacombe won it by "developing the varied habitats on her farm which include unusual species such as wax caps and bog hoverfly." The farmer allows free access to anyone who wants to study the wildlife and archaeology of the farm. [NB there are at least three villages in Devon called Challacombe, this description relates to the one near Widecombe-in-the-Moor].
Two tracks meeting near Challacombe Farm
Challacombe is a farm that represents all that remains of a once much more extensive village. Settlements in the area around go back to the Bronze Age but it was busiest in medieval times when the strip or lynchet farming system was used, and the 19th century (up to 1927) when there were operational tin mines nearby. Most of the buildings are now in ruins. The land is now part of the Duchy of Cornwall estate; in 2006 it won Silver prize in the Duke's Habitat Award which is "to encourage and recognise good conservation practices within farm management." Min Cullum of Challacombe won it by "developing the varied habitats on her farm which include unusual species such as wax caps and bog hoverfly." The farmer allows free access to anyone who wants to study the wildlife and archaeology of the farm. [NB there are at least three villages in Devon called Challacombe, this description relates to the one near Widecombe-in-the-Moor].
Pond at Challacombe Farm Challacombe is a farm that represents all that remains of a once much more extensive village. Settlements in the area around go back to the Bronze Age but it was busiest in medieval times when the strip or lynchet farming system was used, and the 19th century (up to 1927) when there were operational tin mines nearby. Most of the buildings are now in ruins. The land is now part of the Duchy of Cornwall estate; in 2006 it won Silver prize in the Duke's Habitat Award which is "to encourage and recognise good conservation practices within farm management." Min Cullum of Challacombe won it by "developing the varied habitats on her farm which include unusual species such as wax caps and bog hoverfly." The farmer allows free access to anyone who wants to study the wildlife and archaeology of the farm. [NB there are at least three villages in Devon called Challacombe, this description relates to the one near Widecombe-in-the-Moor].
Pond at Challacombe Farm
Challacombe is a farm that represents all that remains of a once much more extensive village. Settlements in the area around go back to the Bronze Age but it was busiest in medieval times when the strip or lynchet farming system was used, and the 19th century (up to 1927) when there were operational tin mines nearby. Most of the buildings are now in ruins. The land is now part of the Duchy of Cornwall estate; in 2006 it won Silver prize in the Duke's Habitat Award which is "to encourage and recognise good conservation practices within farm management." Min Cullum of Challacombe won it by "developing the varied habitats on her farm which include unusual species such as wax caps and bog hoverfly." The farmer allows free access to anyone who wants to study the wildlife and archaeology of the farm. [NB there are at least three villages in Devon called Challacombe, this description relates to the one near Widecombe-in-the-Moor].
Information board about Challacombe Medieval Village Challacombe is a farm that represents all that remains of a once much more extensive village. Settlements in the area around go back to the Bronze Age but it was busiest in medieval times when the strip or lynchet farming system was used, and the 19th century (up to 1927) when there were operational tin mines nearby. Most of the buildings are now in ruins. The land is now part of the Duchy of Cornwall estate; in 2006 it won Silver prize in the Duke's Habitat Award which is "to encourage and recognise good conservation practices within farm management." Min Cullum of Challacombe won it by "developing the varied habitats on her farm which include unusual species such as wax caps and bog hoverfly." The farmer allows free access to anyone who wants to study the wildlife and archaeology of the farm. [NB there are at least three villages in Devon called Challacombe, this description relates to the one near Widecombe-in-the-Moor].
Information board about Challacombe Medieval Village
Challacombe is a farm that represents all that remains of a once much more extensive village. Settlements in the area around go back to the Bronze Age but it was busiest in medieval times when the strip or lynchet farming system was used, and the 19th century (up to 1927) when there were operational tin mines nearby. Most of the buildings are now in ruins. The land is now part of the Duchy of Cornwall estate; in 2006 it won Silver prize in the Duke's Habitat Award which is "to encourage and recognise good conservation practices within farm management." Min Cullum of Challacombe won it by "developing the varied habitats on her farm which include unusual species such as wax caps and bog hoverfly." The farmer allows free access to anyone who wants to study the wildlife and archaeology of the farm. [NB there are at least three villages in Devon called Challacombe, this description relates to the one near Widecombe-in-the-Moor].
Ruined building at Challacombe Medieval Village Challacombe is a farm that represents all that remains of a once much more extensive village. Settlements in the area around go back to the Bronze Age but it was busiest in medieval times when the strip or lynchet farming system was used, and the 19th century (up to 1927) when there were operational tin mines nearby. Most of the buildings are now in ruins. The land is now part of the Duchy of Cornwall estate; in 2006 it won Silver prize in the Duke's Habitat Award which is "to encourage and recognise good conservation practices within farm management." Min Cullum of Challacombe won it by "developing the varied habitats on her farm which include unusual species such as wax caps and bog hoverfly." The farmer allows free access to anyone who wants to study the wildlife and archaeology of the farm. [NB there are at least three villages in Devon called Challacombe, this description relates to the one near Widecombe-in-the-Moor].
Ruined building at Challacombe Medieval Village
Challacombe is a farm that represents all that remains of a once much more extensive village. Settlements in the area around go back to the Bronze Age but it was busiest in medieval times when the strip or lynchet farming system was used, and the 19th century (up to 1927) when there were operational tin mines nearby. Most of the buildings are now in ruins. The land is now part of the Duchy of Cornwall estate; in 2006 it won Silver prize in the Duke's Habitat Award which is "to encourage and recognise good conservation practices within farm management." Min Cullum of Challacombe won it by "developing the varied habitats on her farm which include unusual species such as wax caps and bog hoverfly." The farmer allows free access to anyone who wants to study the wildlife and archaeology of the farm. [NB there are at least three villages in Devon called Challacombe, this description relates to the one near Widecombe-in-the-Moor].
Granite walls for a field at Challacombe Farm Challacombe is a farm that represents all that remains of a once much more extensive village. Settlements in the area around go back to the Bronze Age but it was busiest in medieval times when the strip or lynchet farming system was used, and the 19th century (up to 1927) when there were operational tin mines nearby. Most of the buildings are now in ruins. The land is now part of the Duchy of Cornwall estate; in 2006 it won Silver prize in the Duke's Habitat Award which is "to encourage and recognise good conservation practices within farm management." Min Cullum of Challacombe won it by "developing the varied habitats on her farm which include unusual species such as wax caps and bog hoverfly." The farmer allows free access to anyone who wants to study the wildlife and archaeology of the farm. [NB there are at least three villages in Devon called Challacombe, this description relates to the one near Widecombe-in-the-Moor].
Granite walls for a field at Challacombe Farm
Challacombe is a farm that represents all that remains of a once much more extensive village. Settlements in the area around go back to the Bronze Age but it was busiest in medieval times when the strip or lynchet farming system was used, and the 19th century (up to 1927) when there were operational tin mines nearby. Most of the buildings are now in ruins. The land is now part of the Duchy of Cornwall estate; in 2006 it won Silver prize in the Duke's Habitat Award which is "to encourage and recognise good conservation practices within farm management." Min Cullum of Challacombe won it by "developing the varied habitats on her farm which include unusual species such as wax caps and bog hoverfly." The farmer allows free access to anyone who wants to study the wildlife and archaeology of the farm. [NB there are at least three villages in Devon called Challacombe, this description relates to the one near Widecombe-in-the-Moor].
Four ways to go [1] Three bridleways and a footpath meet at this point. The footpath runs up the clearing (in front of the car) and heads, through the forest, to the minor road near Runnage Farm.
Four ways to go [1]
Three bridleways and a footpath meet at this point. The footpath runs up the clearing (in front of the car) and heads, through the forest, to the minor road near Runnage Farm.
Four ways to go [2] Three bridleways and a footpath meet at this point. This bridleway runs to the minor road along the access track to Soussons Farm.
Four ways to go [2]
Three bridleways and a footpath meet at this point. This bridleway runs to the minor road along the access track to Soussons Farm.
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Blackaton Down is located at Grid Ref: SX7078 (Lat: 50.591323, Lng: -3.8353069)

Administrative County: Devon

District: Teignbridge

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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