The serene landscape of Dartmoor National Park
Inland
1 RED COAT TOURS
For an informed and entertaining introduction to Exeter’s history, tag along on one of these1½-hour walking tours. Themes range from murder and trade to the Tudors and religion, the Exeter Blitz, plus evening ghost walks. Tours leave from Cathedral Yard or the Quayside, and there’s no need to book (exeter.gov.uk; daily tours, see website for times and themes; free).
2 DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK
Dartmoor is a compelling landscape of exposed granite hills (tors), linked by swathes of honey tinged moors. On sunny days, Dartmoor is idyllic; ponies wander at will and sheep graze beside the road; there are some 450 miles of public footpaths to explore; superb biking, including the 11-mile Granite Way; plus climbing and white water kayaking (dartmoor.gov.uk).
The grape harvest at Sharpham Wine and Cheese