View at Canonteign Falls - ref. VFB_0045
A very basic wooden bench with a view across the lake towards the waterfall (in the wooded area in the distance).
How to get there:
Canonteign Falls is a well known visitor centre just on the edge of the Dartmoor National park, about 10 miles south west of Exeter. From Exeter, take the A38 towards Plymouth, at Chudleigh Knighton take the B3193 north and follow signs to Canonteign Falls.
Locate the bench on detailed map
here
Amenities: At the visitors centre there is a lakeside restaurant, shop and picnic area.
Access: The lakeside walk is a level walk but the walk to the top of the falls can be steep in places. Suitable footwear is required.
Unusual features or other information: The waterfall has the highest sheer drop in the UK at 67 metres.
For more information visit their web-site here
Bench submitted by: The Gaylard family, October 2007© Copyright 2005 - 2010, viewfromabench.co.uk. All rights reserved