South Devon & Dartmoor (Slow Travel) Bradt Guide

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South Devon & Dartmoor (Slow Travel) Bradt Guide

This new second edition of South Devon and Dartmoor is part of Bradt`s distinctive `Slow travel` series of guides to UK regions, offering in-depth exploration of one of England`s most popular areas. Written by resident experts Hilary Bradt and Janice Booth, it is the essential companion guide to discovering not just the obvious and most popular sites, but also for getting off the beaten track and understanding what makes this gorgeous part of the country tick. Much of the information in Bradt`s South Devon and Dartmoor has appeared in no other guidebook (apart from the first edition of this book) as the authors uncover the lesser-known charms of the region as well as different aspects of the more popular places, together with colourful characters from the past, folk history, and literary links from Agatha Christie to Conan Doyle. The guide has a special emphasis on car-free travel: walking, cycling and river boats, as well as local buses and trains. Local food is covered, while accommodation and places to eat and drink have been hand-selected by the authors, from idyllically located campsites to stylish boutique B&Bs, with additional advice from a Devon-based tour operator who has personally tested many restaurants and hotels.Colourful and witty writing, along with the authors` enthusiasm for their subject, makes the guide a pleasure to read. With Bradt`s South Devon and Dartmoor discover the region`s award-winning gin distillery and new whisky distillery; learn what really goes on at a wassail gathering; find out what you should do if you`re harassed by pixies on Dartmoor; and discover where the International Worm-Charming Festival is held. Also included are selected walking routes with maps, and entertaining and informative stories about historical characters and folklore, while small and historic little village churches, with their idiosyncratic saints and intriguing carvings, are described in loving detail. Wet weather activities are also suggested for each area.

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