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Regions - Trip reports, destination advice, recommended routes, etc. => South West England => Topic started by: Petrolhead on 13:25:14, 23/08/18

Title: Devon, Dartmoor NP and Dorset Weekend Photos
Post by: Petrolhead on 13:25:14, 23/08/18
Hi guys, thought I'd share these images from our absolutely glorious long weekend just gone.


Obviously it was a LOT of driving but I like that (as you can probably tell from my name) and we saw some truly wonderful sights. They're only phone shots as always so the quality / definition is pants but the views are good!




First up was the utterly wonderful Brentor Church. We loved this spot so much we went back the day after and had a picnic and drank some cider. Cool windswept tree too!


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Then it was off to the coast for the amazing Blackchurch Rock. We spent hours here completely alone. One of my favourite things I've ever seen. That's my wife standing in the right hand hole to give it some scale.


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Next was Lydford Gorge which we both thought was absolutely wonderful, although a little busy but I guess that is to be expected.


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We spent a very long time taking in the sights of Foggintor Quarry. Conditions were far from good but we covered the whole thing top and bottom. Loved every moment of this. The first shot looks like a mini Yosemite Valley view, which is obviously a good thing. I also enjoyed greatly that my wife insisted on calling it "The Fogginator"


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And finally, my first visit to Durdle Door. An amazing bit of coastline.


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Title: Re: Devon, Dartmoor NP and Dorset Weekend Photos
Post by: BuzyG on 08:58:32, 26/08/18
Wonderful photos.  You found a number of our favourite spots on your visit.  Brent tor, is a little gem.  Always makes me laugh that the vicar and his wife drive up in their old Land rover, whilst the congregation have to walk. :)
Title: Re: Devon, Dartmoor NP and Dorset Weekend Photos
Post by: Jac on 10:02:40, 26/08/18
Glad you enjoyed your road trip to 'my' part of the country. I know I feel lucky to live so close to many gorgeous places. Pics are superb.
Title: Re: Devon, Dartmoor NP and Dorset Weekend Photos
Post by: Ridge on 10:47:47, 26/08/18
Great pics PH  O0
Title: Re: Devon, Dartmoor NP and Dorset Weekend Photos
Post by: Petrolhead on 09:43:23, 28/08/18
Wonderful photos.  You found a number of our favourite spots on your visit.  Brent tor, is a little gem.  Always makes me laugh that the vicar and his wife drive up in their old Land rover, whilst the congregation have to walk. :)


Thanks BuzyG. It was a wonderful trip. One of our favourites.


And thank you, you've answered a question we asked ourselves at Brentor Church. We couldn't imaging the vicar all dressed up making the trek up there!
Title: Re: Devon, Dartmoor NP and Dorset Weekend Photos
Post by: Petrolhead on 09:44:05, 28/08/18
Glad you enjoyed your road trip to 'my' part of the country. I know I feel lucky to live so close to many gorgeous places. Pics are superb.


Jac, we LOVED your part of the country. Our first time over there. Definitely won't be the last. And thanks for the kind words.
Title: Re: Devon, Dartmoor NP and Dorset Weekend Photos
Post by: Petrolhead on 09:44:25, 28/08/18
Great pics PH  O0


Thanks a lot Ridge, glad you liked them.
Title: Re: Devon, Dartmoor NP and Dorset Weekend Photos
Post by: pleb on 11:29:55, 28/08/18
That looks superb, interesting place to visit. O0
Title: Re: Devon, Dartmoor NP and Dorset Weekend Photos
Post by: Petrolhead on 12:56:55, 28/08/18
That looks superb, interesting place to visit. O0


Thank you mate. We were absolutely smitten with Dartmoor. Definitely keen to go back.
Title: Re: Devon, Dartmoor NP and Dorset Weekend Photos
Post by: sunnydale on 21:55:37, 28/08/18
Excellent photos P.H 8)
Title: Re: Devon, Dartmoor NP and Dorset Weekend Photos
Post by: April on 13:00:13, 29/08/18
Super photos PH  O0

Title: Re: Devon, Dartmoor NP and Dorset Weekend Photos
Post by: Petrolhead on 14:58:20, 29/08/18
Excellent photos P.H 8)


Super photos PH  O0



Thank you both. Much appreciated!