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Topsham can be
reached by foot or bike by following the canal from Exeter Quay, which is about five miles long. Alternatively it can be arrived at by bus, train or by road. It has been Exeter's main port
and now you can enjoy boat trips in the estuary or down to neighbouring Exmouth.
Exmoor is one of two national parks
in Devon, being the smallest, with the landscape somewhat different to Dartmoor. It does have large areas of moorland like Dartmoor, but also large areas of farmland. Exmoor is an ideal
location for horse riding and pony trekking and there are a large number of stables in the area. It also has many public rights of way which are ideal for walkers of any standard. The
coastline between Combe Martin (North Devon) and Minehead (Somerset) has some of England's highest cliffs.
Dartmoor is a large plateau of
granite rock which is covered with heather and grass. It is situated between Exeter and Plymouth. It's a barren area of raw beauty, with the jagged outcrops of rocks, known as tors, offering
great opportunities for climbers.
The moor provides excellent terrain
for the experienced hiker as well as for those looking for a more sedate walk. Again, like Exmoor, there are a large number of stables on the moor for those wanting to horse ride and Dartmoor
offers superb off road mountain bike trails. Access to the moor is generally unlimited, except for the Ministry of Defence firing ranges.
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