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West Benley Moor

Downs, Moorland in Devon North Devon

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West Benley Moor

Sheeps Acre
Sheeps Acre Credit: Roger Cornfoot

West Benley Moor is a picturesque area located in Devon, England. It is known for its stunning downs and expansive moorland, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The moorland is characterized by its open, rolling hills covered in heather, grasses, and patches of gorse, creating a striking landscape that stretches as far as the eye can see.

The area is rich in biodiversity, hosting a wide variety of flora and fauna. Rare species such as Dartford warblers and stonechats can be spotted darting among the heather, while buzzards and kestrels soar overhead. The moorland also provides a habitat for various mammals, including rabbits, voles, and foxes.

West Benley Moor offers a multitude of walking and hiking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. The paths meander through the moorland, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On clear days, one can see the distant hills and valleys, creating a sense of tranquility and serenity.

The area is also steeped in history and culture. Ancient burial mounds, or barrows, dot the landscape, serving as a reminder of the area's past inhabitants. The moorland has been utilized for grazing livestock for centuries, and evidence of the region's agricultural heritage can still be seen today.

In conclusion, West Benley Moor in Devon offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical significance. Its downs and moorland provide a peaceful retreat for those seeking to immerse themselves in the stunning countryside of England.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.929836/-3.7996909 or Grid Reference SS7316. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheeps Acre
Sheeps Acre
Track to Sheepsbyre
Track to Sheepsbyre
Sheepsbyre Cottage
Sheepsbyre Cottage
Weak bridge, Week Bridge over Huntacott Water, a normally placid but occasionally raging waterway. One of many small rivers to cut small, deep valleys into the North Devon plateau.
Weak bridge, Week
Bridge over Huntacott Water, a normally placid but occasionally raging waterway. One of many small rivers to cut small, deep valleys into the North Devon plateau.
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.
Chulmleigh: Dodyard Moor Looking west-north-west on an October afternoon
Chulmleigh: Dodyard Moor
Looking west-north-west on an October afternoon
East Worlington: by Yelland Moor Looking south. The bridleway on the right leads to Affeton Castle and Affeton Barton. The lane, left, runs to Affeton Moor Cross
East Worlington: by Yelland Moor
Looking south. The bridleway on the right leads to Affeton Castle and Affeton Barton. The lane, left, runs to Affeton Moor Cross
East Worlington: Bealy Court Farm buildings here have been converted to holiday cottages. Looking south-south-east to a barn and its single storey horse-engine house or roundhouse. Which suggests that the building on the left was probably a threshing barn at one time. Both buildings are now residential
East Worlington: Bealy Court
Farm buildings here have been converted to holiday cottages. Looking south-south-east to a barn and its single storey horse-engine house or roundhouse. Which suggests that the building on the left was probably a threshing barn at one time. Both buildings are now residential
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.
Post box at Molland Cross. Serving a few scattered households in this very rural community, this little postbox is tucked away in the hedge at Molland Cross.
Post box at Molland Cross.
Serving a few scattered households in this very rural community, this little postbox is tucked away in the hedge at Molland Cross.
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.
Lutworthy Moor Plantations The road towards Mouseberry Cross narrows between the trees, with Lutworthy Moor Plantations on the right of the photo.
Lutworthy Moor Plantations
The road towards Mouseberry Cross narrows between the trees, with Lutworthy Moor Plantations on the right of the photo.
Molland Cross Molland Cross showing the farm and a postbox on the junction.
Molland Cross
Molland Cross showing the farm and a postbox on the junction.
Hedgerows by entrance to Broadsmoor Farm Winter light on roadside hedgerows. Narrow strips of ground alongside the old drovers routes are common in the area.
Hedgerows by entrance to Broadsmoor Farm
Winter light on roadside hedgerows. Narrow strips of ground alongside the old drovers routes are common in the area.
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
Cheldon: on Mounticombe Moors Looking north west by the lane to Cheldon Cross
Cheldon: on Mounticombe Moors
Looking north west by the lane to Cheldon Cross
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West Benley Moor is located at Grid Ref: SS7316 (Lat: 50.929836, Lng: -3.7996909)

Administrative County: Devon

District: North Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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