Henry Williamson, best known as the author of Tarka the Otter, (published in 1927) lived in North Devon and is buried in the churchyard at Georgham. Williamson loved Exmoor, and during his time at Skirr Cottage in the 1920’s he roamed the moors and cliffs between the Taw and Torridge rivers while researching the local wildlife and gaining a reputation as a gifted, although eccentric, writer. It is possible to follow Tarka’s fictional wanderings around North Devon and over Exmoor on The Tarka Trail, a 180 mile long walking and cycling route based around Barnstaple. Look out for glow worms, art installations, interpretation boards - and otters.

www.tarka-country.co.uk/tarkatrust
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