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  1. Add Berry Head Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Berry Head Nature Reserve

    Address

    Gillard Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AP

    Telephone

    01803 882619

    Brixham

    Berry Head Nature Reserve is an important wildlife and historical site in Brixham, South Devon. 

    The area is an internationally acclaimed heritage site and National Nature Reserve, home to a variety of coastal wildlife, history, geological…

  2. Add Buckfast Abbey to your Itinerary

    Buckfast Abbey

    Address

    Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EE

    Telephone

    01364 645500

    Buckfastleigh

    Located in a picturesque valley on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Buckfast Abbey is home to a community of Roman Catholic Benedictine Monks, who live their lives of prayer, work and study according to the ancient rule of St Benedict.

  3. Add Bridging the Tamar Visitor and Learning Centre to your Itinerary

    Bridging the Tamar Visitor and Learning Centre

    Address

    Tamar Bridge, Pemros Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL51LP

    Telephone

    01752 361577

    Plymouth

    Bridging the Tamar Visitor and Learning Centre celebrates the world class heritage and engineering significance of both the Tamar Bridge and Royal Albert Bridge. Free to enter attraction overlooking the River Tamar.

  4. Add Dartington Hall to your Itinerary

    Dartington Hall

    Address

    Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL

    Telephone

    01803 847000

    Totnes

    Come and enjoy a fabulous day out at Dartington, where you can experience a range of visitor attractions set in stunning, Grade 2* listed gardens. Visit our cinema, browse in a wide range of shops, or relax in our restaurant and B&B.

  5. Add The Donkey Sanctuary to your Itinerary

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    The Donkey Sanctuary

    Address

    Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU

    Telephone

    01395 578222

    Sidmouth

    Bring out the best in your herd and make memories that last a lifetime at The Donkey Sanctuary. Meet hundreds of adorable rescue donkeys for FREE and discover so much more besides.

  6. Add Meldon Reservoir to your Itinerary

    Meldon Reservoir

    Address

    Meldon, Okehampton, Devon

    Telephone

    01566 771930

    Okehampton

    Nestled amidst the open moorland and dramatic tors of Dartmoor National Park lies the captivating destination of Meldon Reservoir, where nature and history intertwine to offer a unique day out.

  7. Add Tavistock Guildhall and Information Centre to your Itinerary

    Tavistock Guildhall and Information Centre

    Address

    Guildhall Square, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0AE

    Tavistock

    A ‘gateway’ centre for information about the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site (WHS), the Guildhall also tells the story of Tavistock’s mining past and of the building itself as one of England’s first purpose-built…

  8. Add Stuart Line Cruises to your Itinerary

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    Stuart Line Cruises

    Address

    Unit 3 The Point, Pier Head, Exmouth Marina, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1FE

    Telephone

    01395 222144

    Exmouth Marina, Exmouth

    Stuart Line Cruises is based in Exmouth, Devon and we are easy to find. We do have some alternative departure points in Exeter, Sidmouth and Topsham so please therefore check carefully as to where your boat trip is departing from, before making your…

  9. Add Torre Abbey to your Itinerary

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    Torre Abbey

    Address

    The King's Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Telephone

    01803 293593

    Torquay

    Come and enjoy a visit exploring our stunning buildings, garden and impressive displays, world-class collections and exhibitions, complemented by modern amenities and special accessibility features.

  10. Add Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves to your Itinerary

    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves

    Address

    89-91 Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ12JF

    Telephone

    01803215136

    Torquay

    Kents Cavern is one of Europe's top Stone Age caves, with an extensive labyrinth of spectacular and easily accessible caverns open daily all year. Our entertaining guides will take you on an underground adventure in this award winning attraction,…

  11. Add Devon’s Top Attractions to your Itinerary

    Devon’s Top Attractions

    Address

    Devon Wide

    Telephone

    01392 201227

    Come rain or shine, whether you’re looking for a relaxing time or a full-on action packed day, it is all here with Devon’s Top Attractions.  Find the best days out in Devon and plenty of choice too www.devonstopattractions.co.uk

    What to know…

  12. Add Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site Devon to your Itinerary

    Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site Devon

    Address

    SEATON, Devon, EX12 2LD

    Telephone

    01305 225091

    SEATON

    Enjoy the beauty of the Jurassic Coast in Devon, miles of breathtaking coastal paths, stunning views and historic landmarks.

  13. Add Babbacombe Model Village to your Itinerary

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    Babbacombe Model Village

    Address

    Hampton Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LA

    Telephone

    01803 315 315

    Torquay

    BABBACOMBE MODEL VILLAGE

    Step into a world of miniature marvels!

    Bring back those magical childhood memories as you explore a quaint and quirky representation of England through five decades at Babbacombe Model Village. Meander your way through…

  14. Add The Newcomen Engine to your Itinerary

    The Newcomen Engine

    Address

    The Engine House, Mayors Avenue, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9YY

    Telephone

    01803 834224

    Dartmouth

    The Newcomen Engine House, attached to Dartmouth Visitor Centre , houses one of the few surviving 'Atmospheric Engines'. Built in 1720 to Thomas Newcomen's original design, this is the oldest preserved steam engine in the …

  15. St Andrew's Church, Moretonhampstead

    Address

    Fore St,, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8NN

    Telephone

    01647 440424

    Moretonhampstead

    St Andrew's Church is a Grade I listed Parish Church in Moretonhampstead, in the heart of Dartmoor National Park.

  16. Add Totnes Castle to your Itinerary

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    Totnes Castle

    Address

    Castle Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NU

    Telephone

    01803 864406

    Totnes

    The English Heritage castle is the focal point of the town, standing as a legacy to the once powerful Normans. It's one of the best surviving early motte and bailey castles, the moat is now filled with cottages and gardens in the town.

  17. Add Bayards Cove Fort to your Itinerary

    Bayards Cove Fort

    Address

    Bayards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9AX

    Telephone

    0870 333 1181

    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.

  18. Add Teignbridge War Memorial Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Teignbridge War Memorial Heritage Trail

    Address

    Across Teignbridge, Devon

    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…

  19. Add Exeter Quayside to your Itinerary

    Exeter Quayside

    Address

    The Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN

    Telephone

    01392 271611

    Exeter

    Exeter's Historic Quayside is the most attractive area in the city, popular with locals & visitors for its fascinating history, pubs & restaurants.

  20. Add Orcombe Point to your Itinerary

    Orcombe Point

    Address

    Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2DH

    Exmouth

    Orcombe Point is the most westerly point of the Jurassic Coast, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Discover the Geoneedle, a landmark representing 180 million years of the Earth's history with Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous rock and take in the…

  21. Add Dartmouth Guided History Tours to your Itinerary

    Dartmouth Guided History Tours

    Address

    Dartmouth, Devon

    Telephone

    01803 845501

    Dartmouth

    Dartmouth is steeped in maritime history and has been an important and strategic deep water port since the twelfth century.

    We offer a 1 to 1 ½ hour walking tour of Dartmouth pointing out the most important buildings and places all within a…

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Honiton

Honiton

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
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Salcombe
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Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Modbury

Modbury

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

camping overlooking the sea
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Frosty mornings
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Father's Day Events
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Shaldon

Shaldon

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Bovey Tracey High Street
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Cullompton

Cullompton

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Start Point

Start Point

Kingswear

Kingswear

Pen & Paper
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Swimming Pool
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Pride in South Devon
Berry Head

Berry Head

Walking in the woods
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

High Ropes
Barley field

Barley field

Torcross

Torcross

Roses
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

kite flying
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Tickets
Food Festival
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

The River Dart

The River Dart

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Dawlish Beach
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Fireworks
Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dawlish

Dawlish

Umbrellas
Salcombe

Salcombe

Family on beach
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Crediton

Crediton

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Dittisham

Dittisham

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

BBQ
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Sandridge Barton
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Free Events
Seaton

Seaton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Pebbles
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Cockington

Cockington

Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Teignmouth
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Ashburton

Ashburton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Bovey Tracey High Street
EV Charging in South Devon
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Dog on South Devon Beach
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Bluebells Honiton
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Salcombe

Salcombe

Calendar
Topsham

Topsham

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Start Point

Start Point

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Easter in South Devon
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Autum Leaves
Shaldon
Ashburton High Street
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

The River Dart

The River Dart

Dartmoor
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Horseracing
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Topsham

Topsham

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Tiverton

Tiverton

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Ashburton

Ashburton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Paintbrushes
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Concert
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Shaldon

Shaldon

Crabs
Travel Blog, South Devon
Tiverton

Tiverton

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Dog at Stover Country Park
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Devonshire Cream Tea
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Devonshire Cream Tea
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Cake
Honiton

Honiton

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Seaton Wetlands
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Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Ice Creams
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Sharpham

Sharpham

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Paintbrushes
Keyboard
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Haytor

Haytor

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Blog in Flowers
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Pumpkins, Halloween
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Topsham

Topsham

Cullompton

Cullompton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Exmouth

Exmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Burger & Chips
Ashburton

Ashburton

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

People eating Cream Tea
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Tiverton Countryside
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Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Vineyard
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Cake & Coffee
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Golf
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Honiton

Honiton

Crediton

Crediton

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Rock Pooling at Wembury
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Salcombe

Salcombe

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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