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his abode in the grand old castle, the property of 

 Mr. Luttrell, who entertained the Prince and a 

 numerous list of distinguished visitors during his brief 

 stay in this portion of his dominions, where for the 

 first time he enjoyed the exciting pastime of hunting 

 the wild red-deer. After exhausting the wonders of 

 Dunster, a visit should be paid to the Hill of Dun- 

 kerry, the highest point on the coast, on which stands 

 the beacon that warns the mariner during his passage 

 up and down Channel of the dangers of this rugged 

 shore. From this elevated hill a grand view of the 

 country in the vicinity of Exmoor is obtained, and 

 will well repay the traveller for the trouble taken in 

 exploring these lovely scenes; and he should make 

 his way to Cloutsham Ball, the property of Sir Thomas 

 Dyke Ackland, which he will find most beautifully placed 

 amidst leafy combes, dense woodlands, and verdant 

 vales. Then, returning to the coast, a pleasant journey 

 brings the traveller to Minehead, and thence on to Por- 

 lock, at either of which places good hotels will be found. 

 The view of Porlock Bay and the surrounding country 

 is grand; and a visit to Hawkcombe Head will enable 

 the visitor to see a large tract of this wild country. 

 And from thence he can visit Oare Valley, Badgworthy 

 Waters, and Doone Valley, and the romantic scenes 

 amidst which ( ' Lorna Doone " is supposed to have 

 resided, as told in the popular novel bearing that title, 

 in which an admirable description is given of the wild 

 part of North Devon. Thence on by way of Culbone, 

 Glenthorn, the Foreland, and Countisbury, to Lyn- 

 mouth, following the coast-line all the way. After 

 dwelling as long as time permits amongst the beauties 

 of Lynton, making excursions inland to the many 



