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From medieval castles to prehistoric fossils, bustling cities to quaint seaside
villages and vast stretches of moorland, the county of Devon is an enchanting
mix of ancient history, urban energy and natural wonders. England's
third largest county, Devon covers 7,000 sq km (2,700 sq mi) of mostly rural landscape
in the southwest of the country, bordered by Somerset and Dorset to the east and
Cornwall to the west. Exmoor
and Dartmoor
national parks are prime examples of the area's characteristic moorlands, while
various walking and cycling trails, such as the 290-km (180-mi) Tarka
Trail, weave past castles, gardens, coastlines and countryside.
Plymouth is Devon's largest city. Tucked in the southwestern corner of the
county, this bustling port city has been a hub of shipbuilding since the Industrial
Revolution, and the producer of Plymouth
Gin since 1793. Travellers are inextricably drawn toward Exeter, an astoundingly
historic city with roots that stretch back to pre-Roman times. Located 60 km
(37 mi) northeast of Plymouth on the eastern bank of the River
Exe, Exeter is home to the famous 11th-century Exeter
Cathedral. Peppered with quaint villages and spectacular beaches, both the
north and south coasts of Devon are regarded as some of England's most scenic
shorelines, including the south's geologically stunning Jurassic
Coast and the north's Woolacombe
Beach. The Torbay area on the south coast is a magnet for holidaymakers,
featuring a string of sheltered beaches and plenty of resort facilities.
Jurassic Coast
The shoreline along the English Channel, from Orcombe Point in east Devon to Old Harry Rocks in Dorset, is known as the Jurassic Coast and protected as a World Heritage Site. [more] » Abbotsbury, DOR, England
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