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Whiddon Park, Devon


Whiddon Deer Park, situated to the south east of Castle Drogo on Dartmoor, is a magical wild ancient landscape. Massive old gnarled oaks, magnificent majestic beech and hollowed out old crab apple cohabit in this very special part of Devon.

294 trees have been recorded at this deer park, including oak, crab apple, ash and beech. Whiddon Park is a substantial remnant of a large manor house, and the estate was bought by the Drew family of Castle Drogo.  The deer park, which is probably medieval, covers nearly 300 acres, nd is at the entrance to the Teign gorge.

 

Location: Devon TQ13 8DG

Region: South West

Grid Ref: SX7289

Owner / Manager: National Trust

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