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We had driven through the town of Lyndhurst earlier in the day and made a note to stop off on our way back to our holiday cottage in Lymington, not least because of the large number of New Forest ponies we had seen just on the outskirts of the town.
The market town on the edge of Dartmoor is a great base for walking and adventure holidays but secretly hides some of the best places to find antiques in Devon.
Come rain or shine, this Dartmoor walk is enjoyable at any time of year. Winter, spring, summer or autumn, you'll find our writer, Philip heading to Haytor Quarries.
We explored Dartmoor and South Devon in 48 hours to give you an idea of how much you can fit into a short break. Although we wouldn't recommend cramming all of this into your holiday, you can definitely see a lot of sights.