West Devon
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West Devon covers a largely rural area of moorland and valleys, including a significant part of Dartmoor National Park. Tavistock, the principal town, is a historic market town on the River Tavy, known for its pannier market and links to mining heritage. Okehampton lies at the northern gateway to Dartmoor, with a castle and walking routes into the moors. The River Tamar forms part of the western boundary, with scenic valleys and wooded landscapes. Its geography is defined by rugged moorland, rivers, and historic settlements.
The local authority for this district is: West Devon District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Devon is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Devon County Council.
Constituencies in West Devon
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Wards in West Devon
West Devon is divided into 18 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bere Ferrers
- Bridestowe
- Buckland Monachorum
- Burrator
- Chagford
- Dartmoor
- Drewsteignton
- Exbourne
- Hatherleigh
- Mary Tavy
- Milton Ford
- Okehampton North
- Okehampton South
- South Tawton
- Tamarside
- Tavistock North
- Tavistock South East
- Tavistock South West