This is the heart of the area of R. D. Blackmore's novel, Lorna Doone, set in the late 17th century. It is very loosely based on the history of the area and a bit more so on England around the time of the Monmouth rebellion.

The church at Oare is where Lorna and John Ridd were married and he is supposed to have lived at Brendon. However accurate it may [not?] be, it is a good story. However a visitor to the area could enjoy it without a thought for the lovely Lorna - though it would be hard to avoid seeing her name.

It is an area of very steep valleys and road hills of one in three and a half [30%ish] and drivers need to be at home with driving on the left before going there. The Staghunters In is a lovely place to stay and a good centre.

www.staghunters.com

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