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Starcross is today famous for Brunel's Atmospheric Railway.In the past it was known for it's 'cockles and oysters'It was always a popular place during the 19th century . 'Many persons resort to it who cannot bear the stronger sea air of the coast.It had it's name from a cross which formerly stood near the landing place on the estuary'. During the regetta ' balls and assemblies' were held in The Courtenay Arms.There used to be a ' pleasure-fair on White-Wednesday'. The walks takes you along the Exe estuary, through Cockwood and towards Mamhead. There are two pubs in Cockwood, the Anchor Inn,specialising in seafood and once a haven for seamen and smugglers, and the Ship Inn, equally pleasant. There is one steep climb. |