Dartmoor was designated a National Park in 1951. It is 368 square miles (954 sq km) in area, has about 33,400 people living in it, and millions of people visit it each year. The Dartmoor National Park Authority was created in 1974.
17 miles - 30 minute drive from Shaldon
Dartmoor National Park
Exeter has a large student population and is one of the liveliest cities in the southwest. There are plenty of monuments and historical attractions to see and an excellent selection of bars, cafes and restaurants making Exeter a vibrant place to be after dark."
15 miles - 27 minute drive from Shaldon
Exeter
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