Afton Down

Downs, Moorland in Devon South Hams

England

Afton Down

Berry Pomeroy Castle The castle seen above Pomeroy&#039;s Leap from the lane to Castle Mill, with a beech tree and the walls catching the lowering sun. — Berry Pomeroy Castle Credit: Derek Harper

Afton Down, located in Devon, is a picturesque area known for its scenic beauty and diverse landscape. Part of the larger Downland region, it encompasses both downs and moorland, creating a unique blend of natural features.

The downs in Afton Down are characterized by their gently rolling hills, covered in lush grasses and wildflowers. These open spaces offer breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and are popular among hikers and nature enthusiasts. The downs are also home to a variety of wildlife, including rabbits, foxes, and numerous bird species.

In contrast, the moorland in Afton Down is characterized by its rugged terrain, with rocky outcrops and heather-covered hillsides. This wilder landscape provides a habitat for rare plant species and is an important area for bird nesting and breeding. It is a haven for outdoor adventurers, offering opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife spotting.

Afton Down is also rich in historical and archaeological significance. The area has numerous prehistoric burial mounds, known as barrows, which provide insights into the region's ancient past. Additionally, remnants of Bronze Age settlements and Iron Age hillforts can be found scattered throughout the downs and moorland.

Overall, Afton Down, with its blend of downs and moorland, offers visitors a diverse and captivating landscape to explore, steeped in both natural beauty and historical intrigue.

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Afton Down Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.449337/-3.626138 or Grid Reference SX8462. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Berry Pomeroy Castle

The castle seen above Pomeroy's Leap from the lane to Castle Mill, with a beech tree and the walls catching the lowering sun.

Derek Harper

Peep over a hedge

Walking or driving along the Devon lanes, one is very often below the level of surrounding fields, and also invariably between high hedges. This peep over such a hedge is from inside a field at Red Post Cross. The lane pictured heads for Marldon.

Richard Dorrell

Substantial pines at Red Post

A number of mature Scots Pine trees grow alongside the road close to Red Post Cross.

Richard Dorrell

Marldon Bowls Club

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Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (60)

Having crossed a field the Way comes out at a road going east from Totnes.

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Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (61)

The Way passes Berry Castle Lodge, seen here from the east.

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Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (62)

This sign is passed on the way to Berry Pomeroy Castle. There are flowers for sale today.

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Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (63)

The guide book had directed me this way but I had to turn back! The sign has a curious use of English.

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Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (64)

This is the way past Berry Pomeroy Castle.

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Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (65)

The way to go is down the hill.

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Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (66)

Here I looked back to the "back entrance" to Berry Castle. The signpost is waymarked for John Musgrave Heritage Trail and Torbay Totnes Trail. The Orange Way is not waymarked.

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Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (67)

At the junction at Afton Bridge the Orange Way turns right on a bridleway.

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Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (68)

A footpath leaves the bridleway used on this walk near Loventor Manor. A different view of this junction is at Link.

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Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (69)

Here the bridleway bends through 90°.

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Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (70)

This is the view from the bridleway at Butterball Copse. The masts are on Beacon Hill and were seen earlier at SX8757 : Orange Way in Devon and Torbay (24). This time they are less than a mile away.

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