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The Glorious West Country
Bath, Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset,
Gloucestershire and Wiltshire - England's south western peninsula
stretches out into the Atlantic Ocean. The popularity of the
region owes much to its geography and landscape. The coastline
alone offers such variety and choice, with perhaps the best
scenery in the world. Golden sands, rugged cliffs, sheltered
coves, friendly resorts and small, picturesque village, fascinating
off-shore islands like Lundy and the Isles of Scilly - all
are here. But the coast is but one facet of this sparkling
region.
Inland are historic cities and towns, the two
magnificent national parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor, cathedrals
and abbeys, castles and stately homes, glorious gardens, zoos
and wildlife parks, and some of the prettiest villages anywhere.
This is a land of history and literary association - Sir Francis
Drake sailing from Plymouth to meet the Spanish Armada, the
Wessex of Thomas Hardy, or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Hound
of the Baskervilles'. A few miles up the River Avon is Britain's
oldest spa, the famous city of Bath - originally a resort
for the Romans, with a later surge of popularity in the 18th
century, there is the superb architecture in the Assembly
Rooms, or the surging natural water of the Sacred Spring Glorious
gardens abound throughout the region - its mild climate means
spring comes early, and some gardens specialize in sub-tropical
plants, with gardens like Killerton creating a riot of colour
to reward the visitor.
The West Country also suits those who look for
activity! The varied coastline is ideal for all kinds of watersports,
with plenty of opportunity for surfing, windsurfing, sailing
and diving amid stunning scenery. Alternatively, you can try
potholing, abseiling or rock climbing. On two wheels, you
can journey along the delightful Camel Trail in Cornwall,
or the Tarka Trail in North Devon. There is the South West
Coast Path, 613 miles of walking from Minehead to Poole Harbour;
or over eighty golf courses, to practice a quiet game. Of
course, the region is also famous for its food - tasty cheese,
glorious clotted cream, or delicious pasties, to name but
a few! Those who have experienced the hospitality of the region
come back again and again. The West Country surely has something
for you.
With thanks to SouthWest Tourism The Regional
Tourist Board for the Southwest of England
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