Guzzle Down

Downs, Moorland in Devon

England

Guzzle Down

Daffodils near Brixham After a cold winter, the daffodils are bursting into bloom.
Daffodils near Brixham Credit: Tom Jolliffe

Guzzle Down, Devon, also known as Downs or Moorland, is an expansive area located in the county of Devon, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 square miles, it is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage.

The terrain of Guzzle Down is characterized by rolling hills, wide open spaces, and vast moorland, providing visitors with breathtaking views and ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The area is also home to a number of rivers, streams, and ponds, adding to its scenic beauty.

The moorland of Guzzle Down is particularly famous for its unique flora and fauna. It is home to a variety of plant species, including heather, gorse, and bilberry, which create a vibrant tapestry of colors throughout the year. Additionally, the area supports a thriving population of wildlife, including red deer, ponies, and a wide range of bird species such as skylarks and buzzards.

Guzzle Down has a rich cultural history, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. There are numerous prehistoric sites, ancient monuments, and burial mounds scattered across the landscape, providing insight into the region's past. The area also boasts several quaint villages and historic towns, where visitors can explore local traditions, architecture, and enjoy traditional Devonshire cuisine.

Overall, Guzzle Down, Devon, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, biodiversity, and cultural heritage, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, history buffs, and those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Devon.

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Guzzle Down Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.377028/-3.5422174 or Grid Reference SX9054. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Daffodils near Brixham After a cold winter, the daffodils are bursting into bloom.
Daffodils near Brixham
After a cold winter, the daffodils are bursting into bloom.
Daffodils near Brixham Taken at the roadside on the way into Brixham opposite Lupton House entrance.
Daffodils near Brixham
Taken at the roadside on the way into Brixham opposite Lupton House entrance.
Daffodils near Brixham Daffodils rising up the bank on the way out of Brixham near Strawberry Bends are a cheering sight for the pedestrian or the cyclist on the shared footpath.
Daffodils near Brixham
Daffodils rising up the bank on the way out of Brixham near Strawberry Bends are a cheering sight for the pedestrian or the cyclist on the shared footpath.
Daffodils near Brixham It is encouraging to see this part of a bank on the way into Brixham near Lupton House entrance covered in daffodils as the rest of the year it is just grass and shrubby hedgerow.
Daffodils near Brixham
It is encouraging to see this part of a bank on the way into Brixham near Lupton House entrance covered in daffodils as the rest of the year it is just grass and shrubby hedgerow.
Man Sands Man Sands with Crabrock Point in the background.
Man Sands
Man Sands with Crabrock Point in the background.
View over Man Sands View over Man Sands to Crabrock Point and Scabbacombe Head.
View over Man Sands
View over Man Sands to Crabrock Point and Scabbacombe Head.
A pied wagtail? On the beach near the freshwater pond at Man Sands.
A pied wagtail?
On the beach near the freshwater pond at Man Sands.
Approaching Man Sands from the south
Approaching Man Sands from the south
Sheep on Southdown Cliff These were grazing happily above the coastal path.
Sheep on Southdown Cliff
These were grazing happily above the coastal path.
Drew Street, Brixham The street approaching "Cowtown", the upper part of old Brixham.
Drew Street, Brixham
The street approaching "Cowtown", the upper part of old Brixham.
Cowtown, Brixham The last stretch of Drew Street. The telephone box is on the corner of Horsepool Street and is in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SX9255">SX9255</a>. Milton Street continues ahead, slightly to the left. The banner advertises "Brixham Hapinin: a big party".
Cowtown, Brixham
The last stretch of Drew Street. The telephone box is on the corner of Horsepool Street and is in SX9255. Milton Street continues ahead, slightly to the left. The banner advertises "Brixham Hapinin: a big party".
St Mary's Square, Brixham The junction visible in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591842">SX9255 : Cowtown, Brixham</a> and also shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1754090">SX9155 : St Marys Square, Higher Brixham</a> and the very similar <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/366820">SX9155 : Horsepool Street, Higher Brixham</a>; Horsepool Street runs down to the right (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591898">SX9155 : Horsepool Street, Brixham</a>). The pub on the right is the Waterman's Arms. The telephone kiosk is listed  <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383722-k6-telephone-kiosk-in-centre-of-square-b" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383722-k6-telephone-kiosk-in-centre-of-square-b">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> , as is the central terrace running away along the side of the square <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383721-1-5-brixham" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383721-1-5-brixham">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> . This is at the heart of "Cowtown".
St Mary's Square, Brixham
The junction visible in SX9255 : Cowtown, Brixham and also shown in SX9155 : St Marys Square, Higher Brixham and the very similar SX9155 : Horsepool Street, Higher Brixham; Horsepool Street runs down to the right (see SX9155 : Horsepool Street, Brixham). The pub on the right is the Waterman's Arms. The telephone kiosk is listed LinkExternal link , as is the central terrace running away along the side of the square LinkExternal link . This is at the heart of "Cowtown".
Horsepool Street, Brixham Taken a few yards left of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591870">SX9155 : St Mary's Square, Brixham</a>, and looking down the street to the right. On the left is the end terrace of <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383721-1-5-brixham" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383721-1-5-brixham">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> .
Horsepool Street, Brixham
Taken a few yards left of SX9155 : St Mary's Square, Brixham, and looking down the street to the right. On the left is the end terrace of LinkExternal link .
Waterman's Arms, Brixham The corner of the pub appears in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591870">SX9155 : St Mary's Square, Brixham</a>. The building dates from the C17 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383606-watermans-arms-public-house-105-brixham" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383606-watermans-arms-public-house-105-brixham">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> .
Waterman's Arms, Brixham
The corner of the pub appears in SX9155 : St Mary's Square, Brixham. The building dates from the C17 LinkExternal link .
Milton Street, Brixham From the junction shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591870">SX9155 : St Mary's Square, Brixham</a>; this is the road to the left, leading towards Kingswear. Several houses here are listed; the lower-roofed houses in the centre, for instance, are "early C19, probably a 
remodelling of a C17 or C18 structure" <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383662-1-and-3-brixham" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383662-1-and-3-brixham">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> .
Milton Street, Brixham
From the junction shown in SX9155 : St Mary's Square, Brixham; this is the road to the left, leading towards Kingswear. Several houses here are listed; the lower-roofed houses in the centre, for instance, are "early C19, probably a remodelling of a C17 or C18 structure" LinkExternal link .
Milton Street, Brixham These buildings can be made out on the left of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591945">SX9155 : Milton Street, Brixham</a>. The three-storey blue house is described at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383669-21-brixham" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383669-21-brixham">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> ; for the terrace on the immediate right, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383664-9-15-brixham" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383664-9-15-brixham">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> .
Milton Street, Brixham
These buildings can be made out on the left of SX9155 : Milton Street, Brixham. The three-storey blue house is described at LinkExternal link ; for the terrace on the immediate right, see LinkExternal link .
Former manor house, Brixham The former town manor house of the Gillards, dating from the C16, now divided into three dwellings <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383667-friars-pardon-black-house-black-friars-h" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-383667-friars-pardon-black-house-black-friars-h">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> .
Former manor house, Brixham
The former town manor house of the Gillards, dating from the C16, now divided into three dwellings LinkExternal link .
Field on Southdown Hill Livestock at large on a hilltop field beside Southdown Road.
Field on Southdown Hill
Livestock at large on a hilltop field beside Southdown Road.
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Guzzle Down is located at Grid Ref: SX9054 (Lat: 50.377028, Lng: -3.5422174)

Unitary Authority: Torbay

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Located within 500m of 50.377028,-3.5422174
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 22;24
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Barrier: cycle_barrier
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Hillhead
Is In: Devon, England, UK
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Post Box
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Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 07:45; Su off
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Royal Cypher: EIIR
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Guzzle Down
Ele: 160
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Vodafone
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Man Made: tower
Operator: Vodafone
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
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Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
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Operator Wikidata: Q638098
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Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
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Bus Stop
Brixham Cross
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
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Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
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Bus Stop
Raddicombe Drive Hillhead
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
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Bus Stop
Brixham Cross
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1190TOA10027
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Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
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Telephone
Defibrillator
Booth: KX100
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Emergency: defibrillator
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Fire Hydrant
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Survey Date: 2022-04-15
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-04-15
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