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Robber's Bridge is an ancient packhorse bridge that is said to be a place where highway men used to ambush travellers. It is a popular tourist spot. The bridge spans the river weir and is situated on the edge of pleasant woodland. It is reached by a narrow winding lane that decends steeply into the Weir Valley.

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Badgworthy Wood lies in the heart of Doone Country. The bridleway that follows the banks of Badgworthy Water passes through these woods as it leads deeper into the Doone Valley.

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Heddon Valley is steep sided and thickly wooded. It is home to the River Heddon which flows due north towards the coast at Heddon's Mouth. This image was taken during the morning in early autumn.

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Highveer Rocks are situated near the point where the Heddon Valley meets the coast at Heddon's Mouth. The Southwest Coastal Path passes near to the location where this image was taken. the view looks eastwards along the coastline and was taken mid-morning during early autumn.

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The Heddon Valley is steep sided and thickly wooded. the River Heddon flows through it running dur north to join the sea at Heddon's Mouth. This image was taken mid-morning in early autumn.

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the Heddon Valley is steep sided and thickly wooded. the River Heddon flows along it, running almost due north to joing the sea at Heddon's Mouth. This image was taken mid-morning in early autumn.

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Taken just before sunrise from Minehead in Somerset this image shows a distant view of the Quantocks Hill silhouetted against a colourful sky. the coast here is the Bristol Channel.

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Robber's Bridge is an ancient packhorse bridge which is said to be where highway men used to ambush travellers. It spans the river weir and is a popular tourist spot. It is reached by a narrow lane which decends steeply into the weir valley.

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Badgworthy Wood lies in the heart of the Doone Valley. tTe bridleway that follows the banks of Badgworthy Water runs through this wood as it leads deeper into the valley. This image was taken early morning in early autumn.

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Badgworthy Wood lies in the heart of the Doone Valley. The bridleway that follows the banks of Badgworthy Water passes through the woods as it leads deeper into the valley.

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Badgworthy Wood lies in the heart of the Doone Valley. The bridleway that follows the banks of Badgworthy Water passes through the woods as it leads deeper into the valley.

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Badgworthy Wood lies in the heart of the Doone Valley. The bridleway that follows the banks of Badgworthy Water passes through the woods as it leads deeper into the valley. this image was taken early morning in early autumn. sunlight illuminates the remains of morning mist.

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This image was taken on a misty autumn morning in the Doone Valley. the viewpoint was beside Badgworthy Water on the edge of Badgworthy wood.

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Badgworthy Water flows through the Doone Valley in Exmoor and is seen here just before it enters Badgworhy Wood. There is a path that follows the river from near the village of Malmsmead to deep into the valley.

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Badgworthy Water flows through the Doone Valley in Exmoor and is seen here just before it enters Badgworhy Wood. There is a path that follows the river from near the village of Malmsmead to deep into the valley.

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Badgworthy Water flows through the Doone Valley in Exmoor and is seen here just before it enters Badgworhy Wood. There is a path that follows the river from near the village of Malmsmead to deep into the valley. This image was taken early morning in early autumn.

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Badgworthy Wooda lies in the heart of the Doone Valley. the path that follows the banks of Badgworthy Water leads through this predomomantly oak woodland.

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Badgworthy Water is the river that flows through the Lorna Doone Valley in Exmoor. there is a bridleway that runs beside it and leads into the heart of the valley. the hillsides are thickly wooded in places, the trees being predominantly oak. This image was taken mid morning in early autumn.

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Badgworthy Water flows through the Doone Valley in Exmoor and is seen here just before it enters Badgworhy Wood. There is a path that follows the river from near the village of Malmsmead to deep into the valley. This image was taken mid morning in early autumn

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Badgworthy Water flows through the Doone Valley in Exmoor and is seen here just before it enters Badgworhy Wood. There is a path that follows the river from near the village of Malmsmead to deep into the valley. This image was taken mid morning in early autumn.

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Backlit Oak leaves on a sunny autumn morning in Lorna Doone Valley, Exmoor. The woodland in this valley is predominantly oak.

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This is the lane that walkers follow to reach the heart of Doone Valley. It starts near the village of Malmsmeade and runs paralle;l to Badgworthy Water to Cloud Farm, from where a footbridge crosses the river and follows the opposite bank upstream into the valley head.

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This giant metal sculpture of hands holding a partly opened map of the west country stands on the sea front at Minehead. Designed by art student Sarah Ward and erected in February 2001 it marks the start of the South West Coast Path from this spot in Minehead to in Poole in Dorset.

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This giant metal sculpture of hands holding a partly opened map of the west country stands on the sea front at Minehead. Designed by art student Sarah Ward and erected in February 2001 it marks the start of the South West Coast Path from this spot in Minehead to in Poole in Dorset.

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This giant metal sculpture of hands holding a partly opened map of the west country stands on the sea front at Minehead. Designed by art student Sarah Ward and erected in February 2001 it marks the start of the South West Coast Path from this spot in Minehead to in Poole in Dorset.

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This giant metal sculpture of hands holding a partly opened map of the west country stands on the sea front at Minehead. Designed by art student Sarah Ward and erected in February 2001 it marks the start of the South West Coast Path from this spot in Minehead to in Poole in Dorset.

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This giant metal sculpture of hands holding a partly opened map of the west country stands on the sea front at Minehead. Designed by art student Sarah Ward and erected in February 2001 it marks the start of the South West Coast Path from this spot in Minehead to in Poole in Dorset.In this view the prominent spired structure of the Butlins Holiday Camp can be seen in the background.

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Also known as Pinkworthy Pond, Pinkery Pond is situated in oe of the remotest parts of Exmoor known as The Chains and is man made. It's intended purpose is unknown. It is the source of the River Barle. This image shows the dam that was constructed to form the pond.

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The Whitstones are two boulder lying amidst the heather near the top of Porlock Hill on Exmoor. They are said to have been thrown in a contest between the Devil and a giant. This image was taken shortly after sunrise in April just before the annual burning of te heather. It is unusual to see daffodils in such a wild location.

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The River Barle is the largest river in Exmoor. This image was taken from Landacre Bridge near Whithypool early in the morning in August.

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Landacre Bridge spans the River Barle as it flows past Withypool Common on Exmoor. It is not for from the village of Withypool.

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Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.

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Landacre Bridge spans the River Barle as it flows past Withypool Common on Exmoor. It is not far from the village of Withypool. This image was taken shortly after sunrise in summer.

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Landacre Bridge spans the River Barle on Exmoor as it flows past Withypool Common. It is not far from the village of Withypool. This image was taken shortly after sunrise in summer

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Landacre Bridge spans the River Barle as it flows past Withypool Common on Exmoor. It is not far from the village of Withypool. This image was taken shortly after sunrise in summer.

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Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.

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Landacre Bridge spans the River Barle as it flows past Withypool Common on Exmoor. It is not far from the village of Withypool. This image was taken shortly after sunrise in summer

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Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.

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This image shows the night time lights of Minehead in Somerset with the Butlins holiday camp structure prominent in the middle foreground. Beyond it are the waters of the Bristol Channel with the lights of South Wales in the distance. The hills of the Brecon Beacons can just be seen in the far distance. The clouds are a red colour because they are reflecting light polluton from the towns and cities.

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This image shows the light of Minehead in Somerset at night. In the middle foreground can be seen the prominent structure of the Butlins holiday camp with the Bristol Channel and the lights of South Wales beyond it. On the far horizon the Brecon Beacons can just be made out. The clouds glow red from the efects of light pollution.

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This image shows the night time lights of Minehead in Somerset. In the center of the view is Saint Michael's Church which is floodlit each evening. It is situated on the slopes of North Hill which can be seen on the skyline.

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Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.

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The Whitstones sit amidst the moorland heather nar the top of Porlock Hill and in legend are said to have been thrown in a contest between the Devil and a giant. This image was taken shortly after sunrise in summer when the moorland heather is in flower.

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Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.

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Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.

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The Whitstones sit amidst the moorland heather near the top of Porlock Hill. According to legend they were thrown in a contest between the Devil and a giant. This image was taken shortly after sunrise in late summer when the moorland heather is in flower.

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This image looks across the slopes of Hawk Combe and the rolling hills of northern Exmoor to the waters of the Bristol Channel. It was taken early morning in summer.

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Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.

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This image looks across the slopes of Hawk Combe and the rolling hills of northern Exmoor to the waters of the Britol Channel. It was taken early morning in summer.

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This image was taken from the head of Hawkcombe on Exmoor and shows and unusual combination of summer heather in flower and the autumn colours of bracken. It was taken on a sunny afternoon in late summer / early autumn.

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Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.

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This image was taken from the head of Hawkcombe on a sunny afternoon. It shows the unusual combination of summer heather in flower and the autumn colours of the bracken. It was taken late afternoon in late summer / early autumn.

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This image was taken from the head of Hawkcombe on a sunny afternoon and shows the unusual combination of summer heather in fower and the autumn colours of the bracken, witha splash of yellow gorse in the foreground. It was taken late afternoon in late summer / early autumn.

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Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.

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This image was taken from the head of Hawkcombe in Exmoor on a sunny afternoon and shows the unusual combination of summer heather in flower and the autumn colours of bracken. It was taken late afternoon in late summer / early autumn.

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Shillett Combe is a wooded valley in Exmoor not far from Porlock. In this view the bracken has gained it's autumn colour whilst the summer heather is still in flower. This image was taken on a sunny afternoon in late summer / early autumn.

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Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.

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Dunkery Hill, the highest point on Exmoor, forms a backdrop to the flowering heather on Porlock Common.

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In late summer on Exmoor the vast tracts of heather near Whitstone Post (near the top of Porlock Hill) come into flower and the landscape turns purple. This display is only at its best for a short while and does'nt always coincide with fine weather.

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Bossington Hill is at the western end of a hilly ridge that runs from Minehead to Porlock. It's summit is seen here with flowering heather in the foreground. The image was taken very early in the morning in late summer / early autumn.

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Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.

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Bossington Hill lies on the western end of a hilly ridge that runs from Minehead to Porlock, and is seen here with flowering heather in the foreground. The image was taken very early in the morning in late summer / early autumn.

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Bossington Hill lies on the western end of a hilly ridge that runs from Minehead to Porlock, and is seen here with flowering heather in the foreground. The image was taken very early in the morning in late summer / early autumn.

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Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.

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Bossington Hill lies at the western end of a hilly ridge that runs from Minehead to Porlock, and is seen here with flowering heather in the foreground. This image was taken early in the morning in late summer / early autumn.

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Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.

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This image was taken from Bossington Hill on Exmoor. In the foreground are flowering heather and gorse. In the middle distance are the woods of Allerford plantation with a glimpse of Porlock Bay to the right. On the skyline are Crawter Hill and porlock Common.

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Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.

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This view of Porlock Vale was taken from the slopes of Crawter Hill in Exmoor and looks across the vallet to the tiny hamlet of Selworthy and it's prominent white church on the hillside. Above the church are Selworthy nwoods and the hilly ridge that links North hill to Bossington Hill.

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This image was taken from Bossington Hill and shows flowering heather and gorse in the foreground. In the middle distance are the woods of Allerford Plantation with a glimpse of Porlock Bay and the Vale of Porlock beyond. On the skyline are Crawter Hill and Porlock Common.

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Selworthy is a tiny, picturesque hamlet in a secluded location on a thickly wooded hillside in the Vale of Porlock, West Somerset. The prominent white church can be seen from some distance away.

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Selworthy is a tiny, picturesque hamlet in a secluded location on a thickly wooded hillside in the Vale of Porlock, West Somerset. The prominent white church can be seen from some distance away.

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This image was taken from Bossington Hill and shows flowering heather and gorse in the foreground. In the middle distance are the woods of Allerford Plantation and beyond them the Vale of Porlock. On the skyline are Whitstone Post and Porlock Common.

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Porlock Vale is a valley that lies between the North Hill / Bossington Hill ridge and the range of hills surrounding Dunkery Hill. At it's inland end it is wide and shallow, while at the coastal end it is narrower a more steeply sided. It meets the coast a Porlock Bay - one of the few accessible areas of coastline on the Exmoor coast.

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Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.

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This image was taken from the top of Bossington Hill on Exmoor. It looks down on Porlock Bay with it's shingle ridge tht protects the marshland beyond, although on this occasion high tides and storms have caused the sea to breach the ridge. In the foreground are flowering heather and gorse, whilst beyond the bay is the settlement of Porlock Weir. Rising behind is the bulk of Culbone Hill.

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Hoaroak Water flows through a steep sided valley which is thickly wooded, mainly with oak trees but several other species as well, such as the beech tree seen here in autumn above the flowing waters of Hoaroak Water.

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Bossington Hill lies on the western end of a hilly ridge that runs from Minehead to Porlock. It is seen here with flowering heather and gorse in the foreground. The image was taken early in the morning in late summer / early autumn.

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Almsworthy Common lies in a remote part of Exmoor between Porlock and Exford. This striking line of beech trees are seen here illuminated by the light of the newly risen sun in autumn.

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Almsworthy Common lies in a remote part of Exmoor between Porlock and Exford. This striking line of beech trees are seen here illuminated by the light of the newly risen sun in autumn.

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This un-named hill overlooks the Doone Valley in Exmoor. It lies between the villages of Malmsmeade and Oare and is seen here lit by the early morning sun in autumn.

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This un-named hill overlooks the Doone Valley in Exmoor. It lies between the villages of Malmsmeade and Oare and is seen here lit by the early morning sun in autumn.

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This un-named hill overlooks the Doone Valley in Exmoor. It lies between the villages of Malmsmeade and Oare and is seen here lit by the early morning sun in autumn.

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This is th narrow and winding road that leads to Robber Bridge in the Weir Valley, Exmoor. The image was taken on an autumn morning with low sunlight shining through a gap in the trees and illuminating a small section of the beech trees opposite.

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Horner Wood is just a mile or so from Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor, and is spectacular in autumn. In this image taken from Webbers Post on a sunny, showery autumn morning the woods are seen with a rainbow to enhance the view.

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The Weir Valley in in the heart of Doone Country in Exmoor. It is a quiet valley and home to Robber's Bridge and the river Weir. This image was taken from a hillside above the valley on a sunny autumn afternoon.

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Robber's Bridge is a famous ancient packhorse bridge that spans the river Weir in the Weir Valley, Exmoor. It is reached by a narrow and winding road that decends steeply into the valley. This image was taken on a sunny autumn afternoon from the woodland adjacent to the road and bridge.

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Robber's Bridge is a famous ancient packhorse bridge that spans the river Weir in the Weir Valley, Exmoor. It is reached by a narrow and winding road that decends steeply into the valley.

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Robber's Bridge is a famous ancient packhorse bridge that spans the river Weir in the Weir Valley, Exmoor. It is reached by a narrow and winding road that decends steeply into the valley.

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Robber's Bridge is a famous ancient packhorse bridge that spans the river Weir in the Weir Valley, Exmoor. It is reached by a narrow and winding road that decends steeply into the valley.

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Robber's Bridge is a famous ancient packhorse bridge that spans the river Weir in the Weir Valley, Exmoor. It is reached by a narrow and winding road that decends steeply into the valley.

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Robber's Bridge is a famous ancient packhorse bridge that spans the river Weir in the Weir Valley, Exmoor. It is reached by a narrow and winding road that decends steeply into the valley.

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Robber's Bridge spans the River Weir in the Weir Valley. It is an ancient packhorse bridge situated on the edge of woodland and is reached by a narrow and winding lane that decends steeply into the valley. This image was taken late afternoon in autumn.

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Robber's Bridge spans the River Weir in the Weir Valley. It is an ancient packhorse bridge situated on the edge of woodland and is reached by a narrow and winding lane that decends steeply into the valley. This image was taken late afternoon in autumn.

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The trees of Horner Woods in Exmoor drape the sides of the valley that is home to Horner Water and the tiny hamlet of Horner. This image of the woodland was taken early in the morning in autumn from Webbers Post, a popular viewpoint and picnic area near Dunkery Hill.

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The trees of Horner Woods in Exmoor drape the sides of the valley that is home to Horner Water and the tiny hamlet of Horner. This image of the woodland was taken early in the morning in autumn from Webbers Post, a popular viewpoint and picnic area near Dunkery Hill.

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Robber's Bridge spans the River Weir in the Weir Valley. It is an ancient packhorse bridge situated on the edge of woodland and is reached by a narrow and winding lane that decends steeply into the valley. This image was taken late afternoon in autumn.

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The trees of Horner Woods in Exmoor drape the sides of the valley that is home to Horner Water and the tiny hamlet of Horner. This image of the woodland was taken early in the morning in autumn from Webbers Post, a popular viewpoint and picnic area near Dunkery Hill.

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The Rver Weir flows through the valley of the same name. It is in the heart of Doone Country and is a popular place with tourists.

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The River Weir flows through the Weir Valley in the heart of Doone Country in Exmoor. It is a po;pular place with tourists.