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Dartmouth
Built in 1864, the Daymark is a grade II listed tower, which reaches 80ft high and visible from Dartmouth. It can be seen for many miles if you’re out at sea. This stunning octagonal tower is situated in a picturesque field overlooking the sea, and…
Flowing from Dartmoor through the town of Bovey Tracey before meeting the River Teign is the River Bovey.
The River Bovey starts its life on the eastern side of Dartmoor National Park, not far from the River Teign which it later flows into. It…
Cullompton
The Blackdown Hills is an unspoilt rural landscape of great beauty with an extraordinary variety of flora and fauna to discover.
Axmouth
If you're thinking of walking parts of the coastal path then the route from Axmouth to Lyme Regis is a good starting point with great views
Seaton
Nearly 4km of level trails and boardwalk through beautiful marshland and reed beds alongside the river Axe, home to an abundance of wildlife.
Dartmouth
A single storey Tudor artillery fort built before 1534 to protect the harbour from any hostile ships that might have made it past the defences of Kingswear and Dartmouth castles.
Exeter
A newly constructed 16 mile, mainly flat cycle and walkway which runs around the entire Exe Estuary linking Exmouth, Exeter and Dawlish Warren, with fantastic views along the River Exe.
The pathway has been developed and constructed by Devon…
Kingsteignton
Hackney Marshes is a Local Nature Reserve. Buzzards, kestrels and pheasants are often seen around the marshes. Snipe feed there at night as, occasionally, do woodcock. Mammals include a range of mice and vole species and larger animals.
Historic England commenced a thematic listing of World War 1 memorials to commemorate the human loss and 100 year anniversary of the First World War. The memorials also often included inscriptions from World War II and other battles, and is…
Bovey Tracey
House of Marbles is a unique attraction located in Bovey Tracey, the 'Gateway to the Moors'. Free entry, free parking & dogs are welcome. You will find a large gift shop with a variety of interesting goodies, fully licensed daytime restaurant,…
Dawlish Warren
Dawlish Warren's most valuable ecological asset appears outside of the summer months - the descent of thousands of wildfowl and wading birds who use the mudflats to feed.
Hound Tor is certainly worth a visit. It is reputed to be the inspiration for the Hound of the Baskervilles story and has often been used for location filming; a version of "Hound of the Baskervilles" was one of these.
The Stover Canal runs for nearly two miles north from the Jetty Marsh Local Nature Reserve, Newton Abbot to Ventiford Basin, Ley Green, Teigngrace. It is an important part of the local heritage and was significant to the industrial growth of the…
The River Teign is a striking waterway, stretching 31 miles from its origins on Dartmoor to the sea at Teignmouth, tracing a distinctive backward ‘S’ shape through the landscape.
As one of South Devon's principal rivers, the Teign has played a…
Exmouth
Exmouth Local Nature Reserve consists of tidal sand & mud at the South end of Exe Estuary – it’s one of the biggest Nature Reserves in Devon
Exeter
Find out more about the city’s turbulent history on a free guided walking tour with the Red Coat Guides, running daily throughout the year.
Ashburton
Venford is one of the smaller reservoirs of Dartmoor, but also one of the prettiest. It has the added attraction of being set in an area of Dartmoor full of antiquities, hut circles, cairns and stone rows. There is lots to see here and it is a great…
If your the adventurous type you may like to try out wild swimming. With plenty of water ways just waiting to be discovered South Devon is a wild swimmer's dream! From wild rivers and estuaries to vast open sea locations that are perfect for testing…
Newton Abbot
Decoy Country Park provides an opportunity to enjoy exciting wildlife and beautiful countryside. Decoy was once a clay quarry but now supports a wealth of wildlife, with the main habitats found here.
Teign Valley
Situated to the north of the Teign Estuary, Little Haldon is particularly important for its large areas of lowland heath. Little Haldon is rich in wildlife and comprises two small areas of lowland heath.