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  1. 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.

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. Add Powderham to your Itinerary

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    Powderham

    Address

    Powderham, Kenton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JQ

    Telephone

    01626 890243

    Exeter

    A visit to Powderham Castle is an enchanting day out for all its visitors. Fascinating guided tours of this magnificent 600year old Castle.

  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 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.

  8. 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…

  9. 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.

  10. 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…

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Add Dartington Trust to your Itinerary

    Dartington Trust

    Address

    Dartington Estate, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL

    Telephone

    +441803847000

    Dartington, Totnes

    Welcome to Dartington Estate, a beautiful and historic destination offering a wide range of activities, events, and experiences.

  15. Add Treasure Trails in South Devon to your Itinerary

    Treasure Trails in South Devon

    Address

    Various locations throughout South Devon

    Telephone

    01872 263692

    Turn a regular day out into a full-blown adventure!

    For young detectives and adults who never grew up. Treasure Trails are a captivating challenge that combines mind-twisting clues and fascinating stories for anyone with a sense of adventure.…

  16. 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…

  17. 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…

  18. 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.

  19. Add Berry Pomeroy Castle to your Itinerary

    Berry Pomeroy Castle

    Address

    Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6LJ

    Telephone

    01803 866618

    Totnes

    Tucked away in a deep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.

  20. Add Branscombe Village to your Itinerary

    Branscombe Village

    Address

    Branscombe

    Branscombe

    The village of Branscombe on East Devon’s Jurassic Coast, sits in a valley that reaches down to the sea. It is surrounded by picturesque countryside with miles of walks through woodland, farmland, and beach. Thatched houses, a working forge and…

  21. Add Dartmouth Mayflower Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Dartmouth Mayflower Heritage Trail

    Address

    Dartmouth, Devon

    Dartmouth

    Created to mark the 400 year anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower, Dartmouth’s Mayflower Heritage Trail tells the story of the town and its relationship with the voyage undertaken by the Pilgrims.

    The trail paints a picture of Dartmouth…

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River Otter near Honiton

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

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Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

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Beesands Coastal Path Sign

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Tiverton

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Totnes Market in Civic Square

Slapton Sand Beach

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Exeter Quay

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Newton Abbot

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Exmouth Beach

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Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Seaton Beach

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

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Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Salcombe

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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Kingsbridge Estuary

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Avon Dam

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Exeter Roman Walls

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Totnes - River Dart

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Coastal Path near Beesands

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Stover Country Park

Countryside Near Sidmouth

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Kaykaying on The River Teign

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

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Kingswear

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

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Blackpool Sands

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Exeter Quay

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Countryside near Honiton

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

The River Dart

The River Dart

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
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Crediton

Crediton

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Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

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Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Topsham

Topsham

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Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

High Ropes
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Country Lane
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Devonshire Cream Tea
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

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Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Topsham

Topsham

Ashburton

Ashburton

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

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Dawlish Warren

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Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Exe Estuary

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Dawlish Warren

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Wembury Rock Pools

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Hope Cove

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Pumpkins, Halloween
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

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Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

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Ferry on the River Dart

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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

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Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

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Shaldon

Shaldon

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

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Salcombe

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Dawlish

Dawlish

Pride in South Devon
camping overlooking the sea
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

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Barley field

Cockington

Cockington

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dartmoor
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

The River Dart

The River Dart

Honiton

Honiton

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Rabbit
Haytor

Haytor

Burger & Chips
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Ice Creams
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Berry Head

Berry Head

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Cullompton

Cullompton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Roses
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

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Autum Leaves
Salcombe

Salcombe

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

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The Boat Float, Dartmouth

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

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Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Granite Cross on Dartmoor

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Sailing on the River Dart

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Topsham

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

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Salcombe Estuary

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

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Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

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Wembury Beach

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The Den, Teignmouth

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Boats near Kingsbridge

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Surfers at Bantham Beach

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Dartmeet

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Great Plantation

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

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Beer Beach

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Ashburton

Ashburton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

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Sharpham

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Totnes - River Dart

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

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Teignmouth

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Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

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Start Point

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Salcombe

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Seaton

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Honiton

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Bovey Tracey Church

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Torquay Harbour

Ashburton High Street
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Seaton Coast

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

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Exeter Cathedral Close

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Dartmoor

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

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Blackpool Sands

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Pen & Paper
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Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

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View of Beesands

Topsham

Topsham

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

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Shaldon

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Teignmouth Seafront

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Torquay Harbour

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Slapton Ley

Cullompton

Cullompton

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