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Twitching Moor

Downs, Moorland in Devon North Devon

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Twitching Moor

Romansleigh : Country Lane Looking along the lane.
Romansleigh : Country Lane Credit: Lewis Clarke

Twitching Moor is a sprawling expanse of moorland located in Devon, England. Situated within the Dartmoor National Park, Twitching Moor is characterized by its rugged terrain, rolling hills, and vast open spaces. The moorland is dotted with patches of gorse and heather, creating a vibrant tapestry of colors that change with the seasons.

Twitching Moor is a haven for wildlife, with a variety of bird species such as skylarks, stonechats, and wheatears calling the moorland home. The area is also home to a number of rare plants and insects, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The moorland offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, with panoramic vistas stretching out to the horizon. Visitors to Twitching Moor can enjoy peaceful walks, picnics, and nature spotting in this tranquil and unspoiled landscape.

Overall, Twitching Moor is a beautiful and diverse natural area that showcases the best of Devon's countryside. Its unique blend of flora, fauna, and breathtaking scenery make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the beauty of the English moors.

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Twitching Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.942359/-3.7965021 or Grid Reference SS7317. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Romansleigh : Country Lane Looking along the lane.
Romansleigh : Country Lane
Looking along the lane.
Romansleigh : Country Lane Looking along the lane.
Romansleigh : Country Lane
Looking along the lane.
Romansleigh : Odam Moor Cross Looking along the road at Odam Moor Cross.
Romansleigh : Odam Moor Cross
Looking along the road at Odam Moor Cross.
Romansleigh : Track A muddy track.
Romansleigh : Track
A muddy track.
Beacon Cross An isolated crossroads. Many of the crossroads here on high ground between Dartmoor and Exmoor have beacons.
Beacon Cross
An isolated crossroads. Many of the crossroads here on high ground between Dartmoor and Exmoor have beacons.
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.
Romansleigh: Odam Moor Looking north-north-west. Romansleigh village is just visible on the skyline on the extreme left
Romansleigh: Odam Moor
Looking north-north-west. Romansleigh village is just visible on the skyline on the extreme left
Romansleigh: near Higher Thornham Looking south-south-east
Romansleigh: near Higher Thornham
Looking south-south-east
Romansleigh: towards South Molton Looking north with Exmoor on the skyline
Romansleigh: towards South Molton
Looking north with Exmoor on the skyline
Chulmleigh: wood on Bycott Moor Looking north-north-west by the entrance to Bycott Farm on the lane between Challacombe and Three Corner Cross
Chulmleigh: wood on Bycott Moor
Looking north-north-west by the entrance to Bycott Farm on the lane between Challacombe and Three Corner 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
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.
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.
Romansleigh: towards Little Meshaw Moor The double hedge hides the road from Odam Moor Cross to Hill Side Cross. Looking roughly south east
Romansleigh: towards Little Meshaw Moor
The double hedge hides the road from Odam Moor Cross to Hill Side Cross. Looking roughly south east
East Worlington: Lutworthy Moor Plantations By the road from Molland Cross to Mouseberry Cross, looking north east
East Worlington: Lutworthy Moor Plantations
By the road from Molland Cross to Mouseberry Cross, looking north east
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Twitching Moor is located at Grid Ref: SS7317 (Lat: 50.942359, Lng: -3.7965021)

Administrative County: Devon

District: North Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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