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  • 66 - The Moorland National Heritage of the Dartmoor Pony - The Dartmoor pony is a very rare breed with only a handful left in the world. For many centuries these ponies have lived, bred and run free on Dartmoor in the United Kingdom; a wild upland area of moorland and granite tors, rising in altitude to over 2,000 feet. The Dartmoor Pony is an ancient breed originating on the moorlands of Southern Devon in southwest England and is closely related to the Exmoor Pony. Through the centuries, the rough, rocky terrain, sparse grazing, and the extreme weather conditions experienced on the moors, have produced a sure-footed, small yet strong and particularly hardy breed with excellent stamina that is capable of excelling in any number of equine disciplines.
  • Equestrian Activities In Devon - For the horse lover, there is much of interest in Devon. To start with, Devon has two superb racecourses. The first, at Exeter, is located on the top of Haldon Hill with superb views both over Exeter and Dartmoor.
  • Vixiana and the Hairy Hands - The rugged granite outcrops and undulated moorland of Dartmoor has attracted many legends in its time, from tales of witches and wolves, to dragons and demons. Arthur Conan Doyle even used the foreboding national park as the setting for his famous novel, ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’.
  • Things You Must See When In Devon - The Aquarium at Plymouth shows you a selection of amazing creatures that live in the oceans. There are three tanks (one is the largest tank in the UK) and over 500 exhibits. It's an amazing place to visit for the entire family. The aquarium has six zones with creative and interactive exhibits: they are the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Reef, Coral Seas, Weird Creatures, The Shallows and Explorocean zones. Full of wonderful marine life and incredible facts from the seas of the world, they enable you to find out about fish, sharks, octopi, whales, sea turtles, sea mammals, seahorses, coral and more. The technologically innovative Explorocean zone is always very popular, featuring over 20 exhibits including the Aqua Theatre, Ocean Energy and Seabed Futures. This zone highlights ocean exploration and the all-important subject of sustainability.
  • Ultralight Backpacking Tent - Tips On Choosing An Ultralight Backpacking Tent. - When choosing an ultralight backpacking tent there are several factors to take into consideration but I think that a couple of the main ones are obviously size and weight. Ok so you want the lightest tent you can find simply because you have to carry it around with you all day long, so the lighter the better.
  • A Quick Guide to Dog Friendly Breaks in the South West - With such a strong farming and hunting tradition in the south west of England, dogs have always been an integral part of life and are highly regarded as valued members of the family. This makes the south west the perfect place to find dog friendly breaks – locations and accommodation where both two and four legged guests are welcome. Going on holiday without your family pet can mean extra expense with boarding kennel fees or arranging for a friend or family member to look after your dog while you’re away. It can also be upsetting, especially for the younger members of the family to have to leave their favourite friend behind, even for a few days.
  • Interesting Facts Of Cornwall County - The form of the beaches in Cornwall are very significant to the tourism market here as most visitors depend on good weather and lovely beaches spread out over large stretches. During the Summer all of that can be easily found in South East England.
  • Preparing your Ideal Devon Wedding - Receiving married is one from the most important days of your lifetime so plan it appropriate and you can get (hopefully) the wedding that you've continually dreamed of. There's more to weddings than shopping close to and picking the great dress - you will need to shop close to for fairly very much every thing else! Choosing the appropriate location is usually a priority.

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