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Venford Moor

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Venford Moor

Exmoor Ponies on Anstey Money Common
Exmoor Ponies on Anstey Money Common Credit: Grant Sherman

Venford Moor is a picturesque area located in the Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. Covering approximately 30 hectares, the moor is characterized by its rolling hills, scattered rocky outcrops, and lush green vegetation. The moorland is home to a variety of wildlife, including ponies, sheep, and birds such as skylarks and buzzards.

Venford Moor is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering numerous walking and hiking trails that provide stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The area is also known for its diverse plant life, with heather, gorse, and bracken covering much of the landscape.

Visitors to Venford Moor can enjoy a peaceful and tranquil setting, with the only sounds being the chirping of birds and the rustling of the wind through the grass. The moor is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and connect with nature.

Overall, Venford Moor is a beautiful and serene location that showcases the natural beauty of Dartmoor National Park.

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Venford Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.047884/-3.6265281 or Grid Reference SS8628. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Exmoor Ponies on Anstey Money Common
Exmoor Ponies on Anstey Money Common
Anstey Money Common On the Two Moors Way
Anstey Money Common
On the Two Moors Way
Exmoor ponies on Woodland Common Near Badlake Moor Cross
Exmoor ponies on Woodland Common
Near Badlake Moor Cross
IIMW sculpture by Peter Randall Page See also Granite Song in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SX7189">SX7189</a>
IIMW sculpture by Peter Randall Page
See also Granite Song in SX7189
East Anstey: Waddicombe Looking north east from the start of a bridleway to Badlake Farm. There is some evidence for a medieval watermill at Waddicombe
East Anstey: Waddicombe
Looking north east from the start of a bridleway to Badlake Farm. There is some evidence for a medieval watermill at Waddicombe
West Anstey: village Looking north from the Two Moors Way
West Anstey: village
Looking north from the Two Moors Way
West Anstey: churchyard The present church was dedicated in November 1319 and was heavily restored in 1880. It is now St Petrock’s but may have been dedicated to the Holy Trinity in the 14th century. A Norman font survives from an earlier church
West Anstey: churchyard
The present church was dedicated in November 1319 and was heavily restored in 1880. It is now St Petrock’s but may have been dedicated to the Holy Trinity in the 14th century. A Norman font survives from an earlier church
West Anstey: towards Dunsley Mill Looking south west from the bridleway below Badlake Farm
West Anstey: towards Dunsley Mill
Looking south west from the bridleway below Badlake Farm
East Anstey: ford on bridleway Looking west-south-west on bridleway from Waddicombe to Dunsley
East Anstey: ford on bridleway
Looking west-south-west on bridleway from Waddicombe to Dunsley
West Anstey: near Woodland Common Looking east
West Anstey: near Woodland Common
Looking east
West Anstey: Woodland Common The common has recently stripped of gorse. Looking north east from a point above Woodland Farm
West Anstey: Woodland Common
The common has recently stripped of gorse. Looking north east from a point above Woodland Farm
West Anstey Common The Ridge Road over West Anstey Common.
West Anstey Common
The Ridge Road over West Anstey Common.
Spring Beeches Beech trees lining the road on Twitchen Common.
Spring Beeches
Beech trees lining the road on Twitchen Common.
East Anstey: Five Cross Ways Looking west-south-west. The road ahead leads to West Anstey Common and Molland. The left turn runs to West Anstey and Yeo Mill. Right for Hawkridge and Tarr Steps. Behind the camera are roads from Oldways End and Dulverton. This is also the border between Somerset and Devon and the boundary of the Exmoor National Park - the park sign is by the signpost
East Anstey: Five Cross Ways
Looking west-south-west. The road ahead leads to West Anstey Common and Molland. The left turn runs to West Anstey and Yeo Mill. Right for Hawkridge and Tarr Steps. Behind the camera are roads from Oldways End and Dulverton. This is also the border between Somerset and Devon and the boundary of the Exmoor National Park - the park sign is by the signpost
East Anstey: East Liscombe A farmhouse with self-catering holiday cottages rated 4-star by the English Tourism Council. The barn on the right retains an old threshing machine which was powered by horses in a round house attached to the building. Looking west-north-west. See also <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.ansteymillscottagedevon.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.ansteymillscottagedevon.co.uk">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>
East Anstey: East Liscombe
A farmhouse with self-catering holiday cottages rated 4-star by the English Tourism Council. The barn on the right retains an old threshing machine which was powered by horses in a round house attached to the building. Looking west-north-west. See also LinkExternal link
East Anstey: West Liscombe Looking south west by the path from Dulverton to Waddicombe
East Anstey: West Liscombe
Looking south west by the path from Dulverton to Waddicombe
Badlake Moor Cross This finger post gives distances on the Two Moors Way.
Badlake Moor Cross
This finger post gives distances on the Two Moors Way.
Farmland near East Anstey Common Looking NNE with a mist covered Barle River valley in the distance.
Farmland near East Anstey Common
Looking NNE with a mist covered Barle River valley in the distance.
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Venford Moor is located at Grid Ref: SS8628 (Lat: 51.047884, Lng: -3.6265281)

Administrative County: Devon

District: North Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///yelled.tablets.trickster. Near Dulverton, Somerset

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