Mid Devon

Much of this area of Devon is designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated as it is between Dartmoor and Exmoor National Park, there are few places better to get close to nature and enjoy the tranquillity of rural life.

The hills, fertile valleys and woodlands found in Mid Devon teem with wildlife and are punctuated by farmland, quiet roads and traditional narrow, high banked Devon lanes, flower laden in springtime.

The Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty, which covers both Mid Devon and East Devon are one of the area's greatest gems. The hills have special qualities of unspoiled natural beauty and a rare sense of peace. A paradise for walkers and riders, a vast selection of footpaths and bridleways can be found here.

Things to do

Visit Tiverton, the largest town in Mid Devon, for echoes of the past including a romantic castle and horse-drawn barge trips on the idyllic Grand Western Canal. Occupying a strategic position on two rivers, the Exe and the Lowman, brought Tiverton wealth as a flourishing textile town, resulting in many fine buildings.

Crediton is a lively market town with a magnificent church and a famous saint, St Boniface. Crediton contains many local independent retailers, a refreshing antidote to High Street chains, and there is also a thriving farmers' market.

The peaceful country town of Cullompton is set within the tranquil Culm Valley, and boasts one of the UK's most magnificent churches. Located near Cullompton is the village of Broadclyst.