The second most south-western county of England is known for its beautiful rolling green hills, moorlands, charming meadows, rivers and fine beaches.
It is as though time stood still some centuries ago. Farming and tourism are its main sources of income. With some 2,600 square miles, it sits between the Bristol Channel to the north and the English Channel on its southern border. Just over one million people inhabit the thousands of tiny picturesque villages, each with their old-world collection of thatched-roof cottages and, typically, a stone church and, of course, one or two local pubs.
Like most counties in England, of which there are some eighty three in total, the locals have their own distinctive accent. The native Devonians are a friendly lot and you are quickly made to feel very welcome.
Devon has but one motorway (Like a US Freeway) that extends northeast from the City of Exeter its “County Town”. There are a few dual carriageways (two lanes each way with a center divider), a sprinkling of “B” roads (one lane in each direction) and many thousands of winding country lanes, the majority of which are one-vehicle wide. These lanes present a major challenge in that when vehicles meet from opposing directions, one has to reverse until a space is wide enough for both to squeeze past each other. With visibility as little as twenty yards, it’s a miracle that there are so few accidents.
Perhaps one of the more well-known “treats” in Devon is their “Devonshire Cream Tea”. It consists of freshly baked, hot scones served with Devonshire clotted cream and jam – it’s absolutely delicious.
All in all, Devon is a lovely place to visit.
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