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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 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.

  5. 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…

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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…

  10. 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…

  11. 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.

  12. 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…

  13. 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,…

  14. 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.

  15. 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…

  16. Add The East Devon Way to your Itinerary

    The East Devon Way

    Address

    East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, East Devon, Devon

    East Devon

    The East Devon Way links together footpaths & quiet country lanes to create routes through undulating country to link Exmouth & Lyme Regis.

  17. 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…

  18. 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.

  19. 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 …

  20. Add Ashburton Antiques Trail to your Itinerary

    Ashburton Antiques Trail

    Address

    Ashburton, Devon

    Ashburton has built a reputation over many years as a top destination for antiques and no visit to the town is complete without a browse around its antique shops.

    Ashburton offers more than 10 individual antique shops combining some of the…

  21. Add Coleton Fishacre House & Garden to your Itinerary

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    Coleton Fishacre House & Garden

    Address

    Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EQ

    Telephone

    01803 842382

    Dartmouth

    At the country home of the D'Oyly Carte family you can travel back in time to the Jazz Age. This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style in the late 1920’s and is imbued with Art Deco elegance.

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Countryside around Tiverton

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Powderham Castle

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Dawlish Warren

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Buckfastleigh

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Dawlish Warren

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Sailing on the River Dart

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Sidmouth Beach

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Cockington

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Countryside near Honiton

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Mamhead view towards Exmouth

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Exeter Quay

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Brixham Harbour

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Exeter Cathedral Close

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Countryside near Honiton

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Topsham

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Dawlish Warren

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Topsham Estuary

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Dawlish Seafront

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Slapton Sand Beach

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Totnes - River Dart

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Dawlish Brook

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Totnes Market in Civic Square

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Woodbury Common

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Totnes Castle

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Seaton Beach

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

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Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

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Seaton Beach

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Dawlish Warren

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Thurlestone Rock

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Dawlish Seafront

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Salcombe

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

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Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Topsham

Topsham

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

The River Dart

The River Dart

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Countryside around Ashburton

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Surfer at Bantham

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Kaykaying on The River Teign

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Cullompton

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Exeter Princesshay

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Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Shaldon

Shaldon

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Ferry on the River Dart

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Exeter High Street

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Countryside Near Sidmouth

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Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

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Boats near Kingsbridge

Devonshire Cream Tea
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Charles Church Plymouth

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Crediton

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Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Dawlish

Dawlish

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Great Plantation

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Sherman Tank at Torcross

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Kingsbridge

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Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

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Start Point

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The River Dart

The River Dart

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Wembury Beach

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Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

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Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Ashburton High Street
Topsham

Topsham

Shaldon

Shaldon

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Beer Beach

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Salcombe

Salcombe

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

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Seaton

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Seaton Wetlands
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Shaldon

Shaldon

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Dittisham

Dittisham

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

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Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

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Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

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Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

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Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

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Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

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Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Salcombe

Salcombe

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Torquay seafront

Honiton

Honiton

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

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View of Beesands

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Country Lane
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Tiverton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

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Wembury Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Sandridge Barton
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Honiton

Honiton

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Exmouth

Exmouth

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Berry Head

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

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Salcombe

Salcombe

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

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Kingsbridge

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Ashburton

Ashburton

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

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Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

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Countryside around Cullompton

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Shaldon

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

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Dawlish Beach

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Hope Cove

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

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Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Crediton

Crediton

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Teignmouth Promenade

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Honiton

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Slapton Ley

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

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Sharpham

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Exeter Quay

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Blackpool Sands

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Hope Cove

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Dartmoor

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Exeter Cathedral

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Start Point

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Dartmoor

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Stoke Gabriel

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

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Stover Country Park

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Teignmouth Beach

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Stover Country Park

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Torcross

Torcross

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Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

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Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

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