Out and About around Holsworthy
on the Devon / Cornwall border
| This part of Devon is very unspoiled with lovely views, scenery and rugged coastline and moors. Holsworthy (1.5 mls) is a quiet town with twice weekly cattle markets. National Trust properties, walks, fishing, golf, cycle paths, horse riding are all within easy reach. The coast at Bude is just 10 miles. |
Holsworthy Holsworthy
is a thriving market town situated in North Devon. Forty miles
in one direction and you're in Exeter, forty in another and you're
in Plymouth.Holsworthy was first mentioned in the Domesday Book as being the estate of Harold, son of Godwin, 1053 and known as Haroldsworthy, although then it was spelt Haldurdi or Hadiward. The town's prosperity is much reliant upon agriculture, although some light industry has been developed over recent years. Holsworthy boasts one of the largest livestock markets in the South West. Markets are held each Wednesday and Thursday and it's a lively business |
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Bude Today Bude continues to welcome visitors as it has always done. The town is well placed to enjoy the spectacular coastal path scenery and is also blessed with beautiful sandy beaches. Surfing is possible on nearly all the beaches, boards may be hired and instruction arranged. During June, July and August, many beaches are patrolled by lifeguards, and if you wish to swim when the tide is out there is a seawater open air pool and "The Splash", a modern well equipped leisure centre. |
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Tintagel Is a village situated on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall . The village and nearby Tintagel Castle are associated with the legends surrounding King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table . The village also features the 'Old Post Office' , which dates from the 14th Century. It became a post office during the nineteenth century, and is now in the hands of the National Trust . The Parish Church of St Materiana is Anglican (i.e. Church of England) and was built in Norman times (tower late medieval). It stands on the cliffs between Trevena and Tintagel Castle. |
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Boscastle A unique, cosy retreat where the river meets the sea. On the South West Coast Path the superb coastal scenery of the area provides excellent walking country and lovers of literature will appreciate the local Thomas Hardy connections. Much of the around this picturesque north Cornish harbour and village is owned by the National Trust, including the cliffs of Penally Point and Willapark which guard the sinuous harbour entrance, Forrabury Common, high above the village and divided into ancient ‘stitchmeal’ cultivation plots, and large areas of woodland and meadow in the lovely Valency Valley |
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Tarka Trail The Tarka Trail, over 180 miles in length taking a looping route through North and Mid Devon, from the rugged Atlantic Coast, the Estuaries of the Two Rivers of Tarka the Otter fame, the Rivers Taw and Torridge through rural Devon Countryside onto the Northern Slopes of Dartmoor, and the source of the River Taw. Ideal for cycling and walking along. |
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Dartmoor Dartmoor’s landscape is of great archaeological importance, with over 10,000 entries on the County Sites and Monuments Register. There are over 1,000 Scheduled Ancient Monuments and this figure rises each year. Prehistoric evidence is everywhere to be seen from standing stones, stone rows, barrows and kistvaens. Later farming, quarrying and tin mining dramatically changed the landscape, over printing an archaeological heritage to the area. There are also over 2,500 buildings which are Listed because of their architectural or historic interest. |
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In a giant crater in Cornwall, England, we bring the stories of our world to life. In the huge covered conservatories, or Biomes as we call them, you can visit the majestic rainforests, the Mediterranean, South Africa and California and in the Outdoor Landscape discover more about the plants and places that share our Cornish climate.  Eden is...
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Big Sheep One of the west country's premiere indoor adventure playgrounds for children of all ages from 1 to 100! A working farm turned wacky tourist attraction. Combining traditional rural crafts, such as cheese making and shearing, with hilarious novelties such as sheep racing and duck trialling. An amusing and witty programme of events throughout the day. Hours of entertainment is guaranteed for all ages whatever the weather - huge undercover areas! |
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Milky Way The Clone Zone - An alien encounter - Interactive suspended adventure ride. Time Warp adventure zone - built for adults as well as children it includes a 25ft drop slide The North Devon Bird of Prey Centre - with twice daily shows at 11am & 2 pm (except Saturdays) Plus pets corner, Archery, Railway, toddler town and sheepdog trails |
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Trethorne Trethorne Golf Club, the gateway to Cornwall is the perfect venue for your golfing break, situated only 30 minutes from Exeter, lying just a 3 wood off the A30, set in an area of outstanding beauty, you will easily find the hidden gem of Cornwall. A golf course with mature trees, lakes and streams, 6432 yards, par 71 and a real test of golf, which all will enjoy. |
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