Today I'd like to take you along to visit a couple of charming places in Devon, England. We are celebrating our Golden Anniversary here in Britain. Our first two weeks were in the Lake District and Scotland. Now we are spending two weeks in Devon and Cornwall.
First you must not be afraid, because we will be taking a very narrow road that is bumpy but enchanting along the way.
First you must not be afraid, because we will be taking a very narrow road that is bumpy but enchanting along the way.
The reason I'm requesting you not be afraid so Grayden can concentrate and I can be quiet.
The narrow road leads us down, down, down to a very enchanted spot.
I'm so thankful there are no cars coming toward us! We're headed down to Fingle Bridge that is over the River Teign.
This ancient bridge is the gateway to the Fingle Woods and Castle Drogo. If you read my previous post you know about Drogo.
After parking the car let's walk across the bridge and drink in the beauty. There are miles and miles of paths one can take and view the gorge that overlooks Dartmoor. The Fingle Bridge Inn above looks to be a charming spot to spend the night or enjoy a meal.
The view is lovely and so refreshing.
Fingle Bridge takes its name from Fingle Brook that flows into the River Teign. Fingle comes from the old English "fang" meaning to catch. Of course referencing it to be a great spot for fishing.
Fingle Bridge was built in the 17th century! It's been repaired several times. It sits within the Dartmoor National Park. It was originally built for packhorses to cross the River Teign.
It's hard to leave this lovely area, but next we are heading to Powderham Castle. Maybe the road will be easier there.
The lovely blue skies along with the puffy clouds are giving us a joyous happy adventure in Devon.
Devon has the most charming thatched roof cottages that dot the landscape along the way.
We're here at the car park and view these lovely fall flowers popping up under this huge tree. Let's check in and walk up to Powderham Castle.
Powderham sits on the west bank of the River Exe. It is the home of the Courtenay family, Earls of Devon.
We have bought our tickets and we are ready for the tour. Unfortunately, they inform us we are not able to photograph the interior. If you wish to view the inside you can go to their website at https://www.powderham.co.uk/
We have enjoyed a lovely day in Devon and hope you did as well as we continue our Golden Celebration in Britain.
It's hard to leave this lovely area, but next we are heading to Powderham Castle. Maybe the road will be easier there.
The lovely blue skies along with the puffy clouds are giving us a joyous happy adventure in Devon.
Devon has the most charming thatched roof cottages that dot the landscape along the way.
We're here at the car park and view these lovely fall flowers popping up under this huge tree. Let's check in and walk up to Powderham Castle.
Powderham sits on the west bank of the River Exe. It is the home of the Courtenay family, Earls of Devon.
We have bought our tickets and we are ready for the tour. Unfortunately, they inform us we are not able to photograph the interior. If you wish to view the inside you can go to their website at https://www.powderham.co.uk/
We have enjoyed a lovely day in Devon and hope you did as well as we continue our Golden Celebration in Britain.
