Dartmoor Devon Magnets

Along a windy road in Dartmoor Devon with long horned highland cattle and sheep laying on the verge. St Michael's church at Brentor on the hill in the background.

This beautiful summers evening on Dartmoor, Devon, United Kingdom. These sun-kissed rolling hills with the start of a rainbow appearing in the center of the view.

Conté crayon on paper.

Oil on canvas.

Dartmoor Prison in Princetown, Devon, UK HM Prison Dartmoor is a Category C men's prison, located in Princetown, high on Dartmoor in the English county of Devon. Its high granite walls dominate this area of the moor. The prison is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, and is operated by His Majesty's Prison Service. Dartmoor Prison was given Grade II heritage listing in 1987. The prison, in Princetown, was built in 1806 to hold French prisoners of war during the Napoleonic Wars. Plans to close the prison were announced in 2013, but were later shelved. All photos and designs by Paul Thompson Photography are available on all items from canvases to mugs and T-shirts, just search through all the options available here.

Pastel painting of a view of Dartmoor from Longaford Tor, Devon UK..

View over Dartmoor from Longaford Tor, Devon, UK (Nikon Coolpix P510)

One of several ponies that were grazing beside the path on Longstone Hill. This was taken during a walk from Meldon Reservoir to the snow-capped summit of Yes Tor on a January afternoon.

One of many ponies that were beside the path on Longstone Hill, Devon.

The woods near the Burrator Reservoir.

Cox Tor fabulous views of Dartmoor National Park, Devon, United Kingdom from the top. Pork hill car park at the bottom with a refreshing Ice cream from the van for when you have finished your walk.

Black and White image of Combestone Tor, Dartmoor, Devon, UK one of the easier tors to reach with the car park nearby. The weather was closing in on Dartmoor and this Dartmoor pony mare and foal were sheltering from the wind and rain.

Combestone Tor, Dartmoor, Devon, UK one of the easier tors to reach with the car park nearby. The weather was closing in on Dartmoor and this Dartmoor pony mare and foal were sheltering from the wind and rain.

Walking on Dartmoor one Spring a few years ago I was surprised to find an open valley filled with bluebells down to the stream that ran through it. With a granite tor in the background I took this view, and recreated it in oil on board (18 inches x 14 inches). One day I will return to spend a bit more time in this magical, tranquil location. I'd give a precise location, but don't want hordes of people trampling this delicate landscape.

Pew Tor is a magnificant tor that sits high on Whitchurch Common,east of Tavistock, and can be seen from all angles on this part of the moor. The summit consists of three large granite stacks and smaller surrounding stacks. The views are great all around, especially into the Walkham Valley and across to the old railway line at Kings Tor.

The beautiful landscape from Postbridge, Dartmoor, Devon, United Kingdom, reaching out far beyond these wild Dartmoor ponies resting in the midday summer sunshine. Canon 650 slr.

Two of several ponies that were grazing beside the path on Longstone Hill. This was taken during a walk from Meldon Reservoir to the snow-capped summit of Yes Tor on a January afternoon.

The beautiful landscape of Dartmoor National Park, Devon, United Kingdom from Pork Hill car park, Sheep resting and where the wild ponies roam around this beautiful countryside. Canon650D

Dartmoor National Park A vintage park badge design castle ruins in moorland and upland area of Dartmoor National Park located in southern Devon, England, United Kingdom.

Plein air oil painting of rocky outcrop on Dartmoor.

Plein air oil painting of rocky outcrop on Dartmoor.

When I lived in Devon I painted a lot of local scenes this is one painting I fortunately recorded for you to enjoy in print, canvas or card. Its an abandoned silver mine on the edge of Dartmoor. Dartmoor is a formidable both dangerous and beautiful place. The weather can change within minutes, there are lots of bogs and quicksand that you can get caught in if you don't know the moor. One reason they built a prison there.

Looking west from Laughter Tor just before sunset

The view from atop Sheeps Tor on Dartmoor, Devon. Looking down towards the village of Sheepstor and the Burrator Reservoir.

The river dart at dartmeet dartmoor rushing over the boulders and stones. Dartmeet is where the west dart and east dart join together hence the name of the place it is a beautiful place to walk.

Plein air oil painting of Dartmoor landscape.

For Whom Dartmoor Prison Bell Tolls I cannot seem to find out anything about the bell on the second gate into this foreboding prison. Whether they ring it when a new inmate enters or leaves is something I'll do a bit more research on. HM Prison Dartmoor is a Category C men's prison, located in Princetown, high on Dartmoor in the English county of Devon. Its high granite walls dominate this area of the moor. The prison is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, and is operated by His Majesty's Prison Service. Dartmoor Prison was given Grade II heritage listing in 1987.

Meldon Reservoir Dartmoor National Park A vintage park badge design of Meldon Reservoir near Okehampton on Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, United Kingdom.

Early Morning Shot of Green Dartmoor National Park Landscape (Devon, England)

Dartmoor National Park - Cement Road on Rainy Day (Devon, England)

Windy Post with the Grimstone and Sortridge Leat running past in the Dartmoor National Park, Devon

photograph of the historic 14th century bridge in Postbridge in Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England UK by Ludwig Wagner. Postbridge is best known for its fine example of an ancient clapper bridge over the river. First recorded in the 14th century, the bridge is believed to have been built in the 13th century to enable pack horses to cross the river, carrying tin to the stannary town of Tavistock. The clapper bridge which is a Grade II* listed structure, is still complete, and stands alongside another bridge, a Grade II listed structure built in the 1780s (Wiki) Finepix HS30EXR _FEATURED_ in *Bridges* 23rd September 2013 _FEATURED_ in *The World as we see it, or as we missed it* 28th September 2013 _FEATURED_ in *West Country* ...

Dartmoor Tor, National Park, Devon, UK Dartmoor National Park is a vast moorland in the county of Devon, in southwest England. Dartmoor ponies roam its craggy landscape, defined by forests, rivers, wetlands and tors (rock formations). Trails wind through valleys with Neolithic tombs, Bronze Age stone circles and abandoned medieval farmhouses. The area is dotted with villages, including Princetown, home to Dartmoor Prison used during the Napoleonic Wars. By Paul Thompson Photography

The Two Moors Way is a long-distance path that runs from Ivybridge in South Devon to Lynmouth on the coast of North Devon, crossing parts of both Dartmoor and Exmoor (and passing into Somerset) along the way. The total length of the trail is about 103 miles (166 km), and some sections are difficult in poor weather.

Postbridge is situated next to the East Dart river, one of two main tributaries of the River Dart. It is best known for a fine example of an ancient clapper bridge over the river.

Looking down a quiet road in the Dartmoor National Park with atmospheric lighting.