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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 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.

  4. 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…

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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,…

  8. 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.

  9. 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…

  10. 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.

  11. 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…

  12. 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.

  13. 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…

  14. Add The Daymark to your Itinerary

    The Daymark

    Address

    Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EH

    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…

  15. Add Templer Way to your Itinerary

    Templer Way

    Address

    Stover, Newton Abbot, Devon

    Stover, Newton Abbot

    The Templer Way is an 18 mile walk which traces the historic route of granite being taken from the quarries at Haytor to the docks at Teignmouth.

    The Templer way starts off at Haytor, Dartmoor before passing through Bovey Tracey, Stover Country…

  16. 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…

  17. Add Dartmouth Castle to your Itinerary

    Dartmouth Castle

    Address

    Castle Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0JN

    Telephone

    01803 834445

    Dartmouth

    Surrounded by sparkling waters, Dartmouth is one of the most beautifully located fortresses in England. For over 600 years, the castle has guarded the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth.

  18. 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 …

  19. 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…

  20. 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.

  21. Add A La Ronde to your Itinerary

    A La Ronde

    Address

    Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BD

    Telephone

    01548 842893

    Exmouth

    This unique 16-sided house was described by Lucinda Lambton as having 'a magical strangeness that one might dream of only as a child'.

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Coastal Path near Beesands

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Countryside near Honiton

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Countryside around Tiverton

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Ferry on the River Dart

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

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Teignmouth Seafront

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Slapton Sand Beach

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Coast Path near Slapton

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Surfers at Bantham Beach

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Teignmouth Promenade

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Dawlish Seafront

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Boats near Kingsbridge

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Crediton

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Totnes Castle

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Honiton

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Burgh Island

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Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

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Seaton

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The River Dart

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Topsham

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Blackpool Sands

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

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Slapton Ley

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Mamhead view towards Exmouth

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Dawlish Warren

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Countryside around Tiverton

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Countryside around Cullompton

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Blackpool Sands

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Newton Abbot

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Beer Beach

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Haldon Forest

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Cockington

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Newton Abbot

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The Den, Teignmouth

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Dawlish Warren

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Totnes Market in Civic Square

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Sailing on the River Dart

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Torcross

Torcross

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

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Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

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Devonshire Cream Tea
Cullompton

Cullompton

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

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Plymouth Hoe

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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Kingsbridge

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Kingswear

Kingswear

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

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Topsham

Topsham

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Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

kite flying
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Boat tour on the River Dart

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
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Dartmeet

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Honiton

Honiton

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

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Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

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Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

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Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

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Barley field

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Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Salcombe

Salcombe

Berry Head

Berry Head

Shaldon

Shaldon

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The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Paintbrushes
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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Shaldon

Shaldon

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Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

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Teignmouth Town

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View of Beesands

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Tiverton

Tiverton

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

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Stoke Gabriel

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Countryside near Honiton

Dittisham

Dittisham

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Granite Cross on Dartmoor

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

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Salcombe

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

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Kaykaying on The River Teign

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

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Kingsbridge

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Salcombe

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Totnes - River Dart

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

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Totnes Fore Street

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Exmouth Beach

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Paignton Pier

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Haytor

Haytor

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Exeter Roman Walls

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

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Exeter Princesshay

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The Barbican, Plymouth

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Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

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Blackdown Hills AONB

Honiton

Honiton

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

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Kingsbridge

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Bovey Tracey High Street
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Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Ice Creams
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Cullompton

Cullompton

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Golf
Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Pebbles
Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

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Dartmouth Castle

Welcome Family Holiday Park
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Salcombe Estuary

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Crediton

Crediton

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Countryside around Crediton

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Ashburton

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Cullompton Church

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Dartmoor

Dartmoor

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