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9.5 mi  50.4921,-4.0861  Follow the A386 from the centre of the city to the i/s with the B3212 at
        Yelverton.  Take the second exit from the r/bout s/p “Princetown  6 / B3212”.


        Expert navigator checkpoint:  Just after leaving the r/bout look for PL20 Pilates and Yelverton
        Television in a white building across the grass strip alongside the road.

        5.8 mi  50.5441,-3.9904 Continue on the B3212, which is the old turnpike road built in the 18th
        century, across Dartmoor National Park, to Princetown, most notable for the forbidding presence
        of  grim Dartmoor Prison. If you want a closer look, turn left in the middle of the town. Otherwise,
        as you leave the town you’ll see it over to your left.


        Like to know more about life inside the 200-year-old prison.  Visit Dartmoor Prison Museum, just
        past the prison entrance.


        One of the appealing things about crossing Dartmoor is the animal life, some domesticated, some
        wild. The Dartmoor ponies will especially make good photo subjects.


        1.6 mi 50.5582,-3.9667 From Two Bridges you might like to take Wistman’s Walk which starts
        just opposite the Two Bridges Hotel.

        Expert Navigator Tip: Just after Two Bridges watch for a Y intersection.  Bear left to remain on
        the B3212.

                                              3.8 mi 50.5943,-3.9114 In Postbridge. Great photo op of the
                                              ancient clapper bridge here (pictured).  Built in the 13th
                                              century.  It stands just downstream from the “new” bridge, built
                                              in the 1780s. Take a shot of the old from the “new”. Clapper
                                              bridges are constructed of huge stone slabs carried on stone
                                              pillars.  These are over 4m long and 2m wide, weighting 8 tons
                                              each.

                                              As you cross the roof of Dartmoor you get a magnificent view
                                              of the Devon countryside.

        6.0 mi 50.6482,-3.8169 The Miniature Pony Centre. Particularly appealling if you have small
        persons aboard and you need a break from “Are we there yet?”


        2.1 mi 50.6608,-3.7646 Moretornhampstead.  If you are into cars, the Moreton Hampstead Motor
        Museum might be of interest.


        As you approach Exeter you’ll pass underneath the A30. You’ll cross the River Exe and just follow
        the signs to the city.

        You’ll pass under a footbridge (not the big overbridge just after crossing the river) and shortly after
        come up to a large r/bout.

        Turn left at the r/bout for the Cathedral and Guildhall Parking.


        When you reach the No Entry signs at the one-way section of the street, turn left into Market St.

        Follow Market St around turning right.


        At the T i/s with Fore St do a quick right and left turn into Mary Arches St.  GPS 50.7225,-3.5347.

        Mary Arches Carpark will be on your right.
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