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Posts From: September 2017

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On this very spot: Devon in novels

By Visit Devon on Sep. 03, 2017

Lots of novels have been set in Devon, from classic works to modern horrors. Fancy standing on the spot where your favourite scene took place? Given Devon’s stunning and diverse coast and landscapes, it’s no wonder authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen and Michael Morpurgo were inspired to…

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Dartmoor Ponies: An expert guide

By Guest Blog on Sep. 01, 2017

This week’s guest blogger is Jenny How, who co-owns and runs Visit Dartmoor and Active Dartmoor with Simon Lloyd – and is also passionate about Dartmoor ponies. She tells us about this endangered breed, how to identify them from the other ponies found on Dartmoor, their history, and the work that…

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