Great Trowlesworthy Tor is a rocky tor on the south west of Dartmoor near Cadover Bridge. There are two stone rows on the western slope, one of which is a double row. There are impressive views from the summit of the tor. Photos are from a sunny Monday in August.
Otterton is a picturesque village with thatched cottages beside the river Otter in East Devon. There is a shop and pub and there are nice riverside walks along the river Otter. Photos are from a warm Sunday afternoon in August.
Aylesbeare Common is a large heathland in East Devon. The common is managed by the RSPB. There are numerous trails across the common. Photos are from a fine sunny Sunday in August.
Bicton Common is a heathland in East Devon, a short distance west of East Budleigh. Bicton Common is criss crossed with trails and is a really nice place for walking. There are a number of entrances to the common with car parking. Photos are from a fine Friday at the end of July.
East Budleigh is a picturesque village in East Devon, a few miles north of the seaside town of Budleigh Salterton. At East Budleigh there are shops and pubs. East Budleigh was the birth place of Sir Walter Raleigh and there is a statue of him in the village. Photos are from a sunny Friday, the last day of July.
Sancreed Beacon is a hill in West Cornwall a few miles west of Penzance. The hill is owned by the Cornwall Heritage Trust and is open to the public. There are fine views from the summit. A few miles west of Sancreed Beacon, accessible from the A30 road is the Boscawen-Un stone circle. Photos are from a fine Tuesday in July.
St Buryan is a picturesque village a few miles west of Penzance in West Cornwall. There is a shop, pub and tea room. Photos from a quick stop in July.
Wistlandpound is a reservoir in North Devon near Barnstaple and is a pleasant place to visit. There is a nice partly wooded walk around the reservoir which takes about 30-40 minutes to walk. Photos are from a sunny Monday afternoon in July.
Barnstaple is a large North Devon town. There are plenty of shops and also a pleasant waterfront promenade alongside the River Taw. There is also a large park by the river. Photos are from a nice sunny Monday in late July.
Ingra Tor and Kings Tor are two rocky tors on the western edge of Dartmoor. From the Sharpitor car park there is a path that links up with a track (used by walkers and cyclers) that winds round Ingra Tor and then up to Kings Tor where there are fine views. Photos are from a sunny Saturday afternoon in July.
West Country Views 