{"id":1392,"date":"2025-08-12T10:51:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T10:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/?p=1392"},"modified":"2025-09-19T11:16:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T11:16:58","slug":"devon-hills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/devon-hills\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Devon Hills: A Scenic Treasure of South West England"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1392\" class=\"elementor elementor-1392\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26467334 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"26467334\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75a0215c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75a0215c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Devon, a county in the South West of England, is renowned for its stunning coastline, charming villages, and rich history. However, one of the county\u2019s less widely celebrated but equally captivating features is its landscape of rolling hills and rugged uplands. The Devon hills provide a beautiful, varied backdrop to life in this part of the country and offer countless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those seeking tranquillity. In this article, we\u2019ll explore the hills of Devon, their geography, significance, and the best ways to experience their natural beauty.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52aa50f5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"52aa50f5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f1ecae2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"1f1ecae2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; viewBox=\\&quot;0 0 512 512\\&quot; xmlns=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\&quot;&gt;&lt;path d=\\&quot;M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\\&quot;&gt;&lt;\\\/path&gt;&lt;\\\/svg&gt;&quot;},&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__1f1ecae2\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea6f798 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ea6f798\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d445fea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d445fea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Landscape of Devon Hills\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a561f78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a561f78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Devon hills are characterised by their gentle yet dramatic terrain, formed over millions of years through geological processes including erosion and tectonic shifts. Unlike the soaring peaks of the Lake District or the Scottish Highlands, Devon\u2019s hills are more modest in height but offer a unique charm with their rolling shapes, moorland, and wooded valleys.<\/p><p>Two of the most notable upland areas within Devon are Dartmoor and Exmoor. Both regions showcase the county\u2019s characteristic Devon hills, yet they each have their own distinct feel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24264f4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"24264f4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-303e857 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"303e857\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66c18c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66c18c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dartmoor: The Heart of Devon Hills\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34fa59d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"34fa59d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Dartmoor-National-Park-qt6bm625rz0yhabmvsosw0td348po8cjrnqa7fxs4g.jpg\" title=\"Dartmoor-National-Park\" alt=\"Dartmoor-National-Park\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0318e9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0318e9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dartmoor National Park is perhaps the most famous of the hills of Devon. This vast moorland, covering over 368 square miles, is known for its granite tors \u2014 exposed rocky outcrops \u2014 which rise dramatically from the rolling hills. The highest point in Dartmoor is High Willhays, standing at 621 metres (2,039 feet), making it the highest peak in southern England.<\/p><p>Dartmoor\u2019s hills are cloaked in wild heather, grasses, and ancient woodlands, creating a landscape that feels both wild and serene. It\u2019s an area steeped in folklore, with tales of mythical beasts, witches, and ancient standing stones adding to the mystique of the hills. For walkers and hikers, the Devon hills of Dartmoor offer a challenging yet rewarding experience with trails that vary from gentle strolls to strenuous climbs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30da824 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"30da824\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a2e342 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a2e342\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exmoor: The Northern Hills of Devon\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f740a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0f740a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Exmoor-National-Park-north-devon-qzzl3jy34vatvaxbn4o1mt4nkdxi100lng3ur7oyhs.jpg\" title=\"Exmoor-National-Park-north devon\" alt=\"Exmoor-National-Park-north devon\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e30e331 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e30e331\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To the north of Devon lies Exmoor National Park, which extends into neighbouring Somerset. The hills of Devon here are more undulating and forested compared to Dartmoor\u2019s open moorland. Exmoor\u2019s highest point is Dunkery Beacon at 519 metres (1,703 feet), providing breathtaking panoramic views across the hills and out to the Bristol Channel.<\/p><p>Exmoor\u2019s landscape is characterised by a mixture of heathland, ancient woodlands, and farmland, with a rich diversity of wildlife. Red deer roam the hills, and the area is popular for horseback riding, cycling, and walking. The gentle slopes and lush greenery make the Devon hills of Exmoor particularly appealing to those seeking a more pastoral and peaceful experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a012153 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a012153\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa9101a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa9101a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Significance of the Devon Hills\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cab1ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cab1ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Devon hills are more than just pretty landscapes; they hold cultural, historical, and ecological importance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d1ba520 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7d1ba520\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66890dea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66890dea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cultural and Historical Importance\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51089628 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51089628\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Throughout history, the hills of Devon have been home to various communities. Dartmoor, in particular, is scattered with prehistoric remains such as stone circles, burial mounds, and ancient field systems, indicating human habitation dating back thousands of years. These ancient landmarks provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Devon\u2019s earliest inhabitants.<\/p><p>Moreover, the hills have inspired countless artists, writers, and poets. The wild beauty of Dartmoor features in the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, most famously in The Hound of the Baskervilles. The mysterious and atmospheric quality of the Devon hills has long captured the imagination, making them an enduring symbol of Devon\u2019s natural heritage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f117010 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f117010\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb86772 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb86772\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ecological Importance\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35ce665 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35ce665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The varied habitats found across the Devon hills support a wide range of flora and fauna. Dartmoor\u2019s moorlands are home to rare plants like the marsh fritillary butterfly and the Dartford warbler. Exmoor\u2019s mix of woodland and heathland provides sanctuary to species such as red deer, buzzards, and the elusive pine marten.<\/p><p>Conservation efforts within these upland areas aim to protect the fragile ecosystems that thrive on the hills, balancing human enjoyment with environmental preservation. National parks like Dartmoor and Exmoor play a key role in maintaining the health of these landscapes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1591d60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1591d60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-Devon-hills.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20903\" alt=\"The-Devon-hills.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-Devon-hills.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-Devon-hills-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-Devon-hills-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-Devon-hills-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cc30f6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7cc30f6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b842f2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b842f2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Activities to Enjoy in the Devon Hills\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe8fd67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe8fd67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Devon hills offer an abundance of outdoor activities suitable for all ages and abilities. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned hiker or a casual day-tripper, the hills provide a perfect escape into nature.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e50bead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e50bead\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dd312a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0dd312a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Walking and Hiking\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f9f750 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f9f750\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Walking is perhaps the most popular way to explore the hills of Devon. Dartmoor National Park has hundreds of miles of public footpaths and bridleways. Popular routes include the challenging climb to High Willhays, the scenic two-day walk along the Two Moors Way (which links Dartmoor and Exmoor), and gentler trails around popular tors such as Haytor and Hound Tor.<\/p><p>Exmoor also offers a variety of walking trails, from coastal paths along the dramatic cliffs to woodland routes through ancient forests. The South West Coast Path runs through Exmoor, offering stunning sea views alongside the hills.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdf5147 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fdf5147\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18e23e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18e23e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cycling and Horse Riding\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ff305d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ff305d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cyclists and horse riders will also find plenty to enjoy in the Devon hills. Dartmoor features mountain biking trails ranging from easy rides to technical routes, while Exmoor is well-known for its bridleways and horse-friendly paths.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1e2499 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a1e2499\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-031664e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"031664e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wildlife Watching and Photography\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d80530f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d80530f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For wildlife enthusiasts, the Devon hills are a treasure trove. Early mornings and late evenings are ideal times for spotting deer, birds of prey, and other native species. 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