Tavistock was Stevens' intended destination for Day 3. The text reads, "I had planned to lodge the night in the town of Tavistock, where I arrived a little before eight o'clock." However, due to a lack of vacancy because of an agricultural fair, Stevens had to opt for lodging in a neighboring town called Moscombe. Tavistock is a very small town, whose population increased only by approximately 7,000 from 1901 to 2001, however, mentions of the village have been found as early as the year 961. While small, it is often characterized as fairly successful and prosperous.