Cheldon Barton Moor

Downs, Moorland in Devon North Devon

England

Cheldon Barton Moor

Sheeps Acre
Sheeps Acre Credit: Roger Cornfoot

Cheldon Barton Moor is a picturesque area of downland and moorland located in Devon, England. The moor covers a vast expanse of rolling hills and open fields, interspersed with patches of woodland and small streams. The landscape is characterized by its rugged beauty, with sweeping views of the surrounding countryside and the distant horizon.

Cheldon Barton Moor is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including birds of prey such as buzzards and kestrels, as well as deer, rabbits, and other small mammals. The area is also rich in plant life, with heather, gorse, and wildflowers dotting the landscape in vibrant hues.

Visitors to Cheldon Barton Moor can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including walking, hiking, and birdwatching. The area is crisscrossed with a network of footpaths and bridleways, making it easy to explore on foot or by bike. On a clear day, the views from the moor are simply stunning, providing visitors with a sense of peace and tranquility as they take in the natural beauty of the countryside.

Overall, Cheldon Barton Moor is a hidden gem in the Devon countryside, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world.

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Cheldon Barton Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.913335/-3.8042324 or Grid Reference SS7314. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheeps Acre
Sheeps Acre
Track to Sheepsbyre
Track to Sheepsbyre
Sheepsbyre Cottage
Sheepsbyre Cottage
Hedges at Benley Cross Very much Exmoor style of beech hedges either side of the road.   Retain much of their leaves and give some shelter even in January.
Hedges at Benley Cross
Very much Exmoor style of beech hedges either side of the road. Retain much of their leaves and give some shelter even in January.
Overgrown hedge This is what happens when a beech hedge is not maintained.
Overgrown hedge
This is what happens when a beech hedge is not maintained.
Cottages near Stonemill Farm, Chawleigh
Cottages near Stonemill Farm, Chawleigh
Private lane leading to a farm at Stone Barton Private access road above the Little Dart River to Stone barton.
Private lane leading to a farm at Stone Barton
Private access road above the Little Dart River to Stone barton.
Ford near Cheldon This ford is situated on the road between Cheldon and West Worlington.
Ford near Cheldon
This ford is situated on the road between Cheldon and West Worlington.
Leigh Bridge, near Cheldon A narrow country lane crosses the Little Dart River via Leigh Bridge
Leigh Bridge, near Cheldon
A narrow country lane crosses the Little Dart River via Leigh Bridge
Cheldon church Cheldon church is dedicated to St Mary and is mostly 15th century.
Cheldon church
Cheldon church is dedicated to St Mary and is mostly 15th century.
Cheldon Bridge Cheldon Bridge crosses the Little River Dart.
Cheldon Bridge
Cheldon Bridge crosses the Little River Dart.
Harding's Leigh
Harding's Leigh
Winter sunshine on beech trees, Little Sheepsbyre.  Beech trees on hedgebank at Little Sheepsbyre dwarf the cottage.
Winter sunshine on beech trees, Little Sheepsbyre.
Beech trees on hedgebank at Little Sheepsbyre dwarf the cottage.
Looking towards Little Sheepsbyre. Photo taken on the road between Stone Moor Cross and Cheldon Cross.
Looking towards Little Sheepsbyre.
Photo taken on the road between Stone Moor Cross and Cheldon Cross.
Sheep in woodland pasture, Edgiford Cross. The sheep had been fed in the shelter of the trees.
Sheep in woodland pasture, Edgiford Cross.
The sheep had been fed in the shelter of the trees.
Chulmleigh: near Egilford Cross A view north east towards Lower and Higher Sheepsbyre
Chulmleigh: near Egilford Cross
A view north east towards Lower and Higher Sheepsbyre
Chulmleigh: by Stone Moor Cross Looking east on the road to Cheldon Cross
Chulmleigh: by Stone Moor Cross
Looking east on the road to Cheldon Cross
Cheldon: Mounticombe Moors Looking south west towards Mounticombe
Cheldon: Mounticombe Moors
Looking south west towards Mounticombe
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Cheldon Barton Moor is located at Grid Ref: SS7314 (Lat: 50.913335, Lng: -3.8042324)

Administrative County: Devon

District: North Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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