Easter trip
Four free Easter days, when the forecast promises sunny and above 20 ° C, had to be used for a trip outside the capital to discover the countryside of the Southwest region. From London via Somerset and Devon, to Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks and back again, this was our Easter itinerary.
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From London on the Somerset coast
On the way around Stonehenge
We left Gatwick, where we rented a car at the airport, then along the outer London ring road and southwest on the M3 and A303. There we built a column around Stonehenge. The advantage was that this monument could be observed comfortably from a car from the road, so there is no need to repeat the visit.
Stop at Shear Water
After a few hours on the highway and standing in columns, when, apart from Stonehenge, there is not much to see from the road, we went down a small road and relax in nature. In the Cranborne Chase Conservation Area, we stopped at Lake Shear Water for lunch and a stretch.
Hills above the village Čedar
Following a small dirt road that leads between the corners and through smaller towns, we reached the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It was possible to climb up the rocky terrain up to the hill, from where there was a great view of the valley around the town of Čedar, where we were heading. At the top of the hill was also a post of gliders, which they pulled from the ground into the air with stretched rubber, where they sailed for a few minutes before landing at the same place again.
Cheddar
Cheese village
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Stop by the sea in Bunrham -on-Sea
We have already enjoyed the land trip enough, so we headed for the change to the sea to the port city of Bunrham-on-Sea. You will find a long promenade along the sandy beach and popular piers. We arrived just before dusk, when the tide began. The town lives at a peaceful summer seaside pace.
Sleeping on the beach
For the first night of camping, we found a place in the Park4Night application near the seaside town. It was a free small parking lot at the beach. Together with a couple of caravans, we spent a quiet night in a tent with the rustle of the sea and the morning song of a bird.
Day 2
Exmoor National Park
Exmoor National Park
Southwest England
Exmoor is a national park located on the shores of the Bristol Channel in the south west of England. The park… continue reading
Sleeping in Dartmoor National Park
For the second night in the tent, we found a place in Dartmoor Park, where only sheep in the pasture kept us company.
Day 3
Dartmoor National Park and Plynmouth
Dartmoor National Park
In the Davon region
In the heart of the Davon region in the south east of England is the wild oasis of Dartmoor National Park.… continue reading
Plymouth
Port in the south east of England
Plymouth is a port regional town on the border of Devon and Cornwall. Like every port, it has its own… continue reading
Day 4
From Plynmouth along the sea to Exeter and back to London
Last night from our trip, we found an Airbnb apartment in Plynmouth and set off early for the morning back to London. The first half we went through the villages along the sea and made stops in Dartmouth, where we crossed a small ferry across the bay, then in Torcross we walked on the dike between the sea and the lake to the capital of the Exeter region. From there, we drove straight on larger roads for about 5 hours to Gatwick to return the car.
Dam in Torcross
After about a lot of driving from Plynmouth, we stopped in the seaside town of Torcross, where they have a long pebble beach. At the same time, the dam on which the road leads separates the beach with the sea from the long lake with wetlands, which is home to many species of birds.
Dartmouth castle
Near Dartmouth you will find the large stone castle Dartmouth castle from the edge of the bay, which sits like a guard on a cliff and guards the city from raids.
Dartmouth city
The town of Dartmouth is located at the mouth of the River Dart into the sea. Her colorful houses stacked side by side overlooking the bay with boats. The bay is a rich source of crabs, which locals like to enjoy, and you can often see them on the menu in local restaurants. We used the ferry, which took us and the car to the other shore of the bay, from where we continued on to Exeter.
Exeter
Devon County Capital
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