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Bridestowe in the region of England is a place located in United Kingdom - some 182 mi or ( 293 km ) West of London , the country's capital .
Local time in Bridestowe is now 10:49 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Whitchurch, Thrushelton, Swansea, Sheepwash, and Princetown. When in this area, you might want to check out Whitchurch . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Bridestowe ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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How to make your hat levitate
Well, I was on a field trip to Cornwall and me and my mates decided to make our hats float in the Eden project toilets. So... hope you enjoy... ..
Lydford Gorge - The Devil's Cauldron
A short walk along Lydford Gorge down to The Devil's Cauldron, the rushing of water through a chasm in the rocks that swirls into a cauldron-like pool before continuing its journey down the river. Lyd ..
Defying Mr Pickles
In August 2010, the new UK government's Communities Secretary, Eric Pickles, told near-sighted Devon County Council to strip out the product of its Labour Years; having ruined the character of the rur ..
Devon Coast to Coast Cycle Route
www.eoscycling.com This arrangement is a true cycling exploration. It covers the Devon Coast to Coast cycle route, which is developing into a must do amongst UK cyclists. Most of the route is on well ..
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Bridestowe
Bridestowe is a village in West Devon, England. It is located outside Okehampton on the edge of Dartmoor and on the A30 main road. Its population in 2001 was 552, although it had been over twice as large in the early 19th century. The name derives from Saint Bride, who is featured in a church window. Great Bidlake is an Elizabethan mansion a mile away. The church is mostly 13th and 15th century, with a west tower and some fragments of Norman work.
Located at 50.68 -4.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Sourton
Sourton is a small village and civil parish in West Devon, England. It lies about 4 miles south-west of Okehampton. It is at the north-western extremity of Dartmoor, a National Park of England and Wales and lies along the A386 road. Sourton Parish has a population of over 400.
Located at 50.69 -4.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Bridestowe railway station
Bridestowe railway station served the 2 miles or so distant village of Bridestowe in West Devon, England, located outside Okehampton on the edge of Dartmoor.
Located at 50.67 -4.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Burley Wood
Burley Wood is the site of an Iron Age hill fort North of Lydford in Devon. The fort occupies much of a hilltop some 220 metres above sea level overlooking the river Lew. The site also has a Norman motte-and-bailey earthwork just below it to the northeast at approx 215 metres above sea level.
Located at 50.67 -4.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Battle of Sourton Down
Battle of Sourton Down was a battle of the first English civil war that took place on 25 April 1643. Sourton Down lies on the edge of Dartmoor west of Okehampton in Devon. The battle involved Cornish Royalist troops under Sir Ralph Hopton who were ambushed by Major-General James Chudleigh with his cavalry. Captain Drake also led a charge against Royalist dragoons. Other Royalist commanders included Lord Mohun, Sir Bevil Grenville and Sir Nicholas Slanning.
Located at 50.71 -4.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
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