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Tucked into a deep creek of the River Dart, Stoke Gabriel sits about four miles downstream from Totnes, though the winding lanes make it feel further removed from the bustle. Life here is dictated by the tides; at high water, the village mill pond and the quay are the focal points for crabbing and kayaking, while the low tide reveals the mudflats of the Dart Valley. Historically, the village was built around the salmon fishing industry and its sprawling orchards, a legacy that survives in the community-run orchard and the ancient yew tree in the churchyard, which is reputed to be one of the oldest in the country. It remains a practical, working village centered around the primary school, a couple of quiet pubs, and a small shop, with the steep topography ensuring that most houses are afforded a view of the water or the surrounding hills. It is a place that feels self-contained, where the geography of the river provides a natural boundary that has kept the village's footprint relatively compact over the centuries.