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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 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.

  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 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 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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…

  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 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 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.

  14. 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…

  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 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.

  17. Add National Trust A La Ronde to your Itinerary

    National Trust A La Ronde

    Address

    Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BD

    Telephone

    01548 842893

    Exmouth

    As seen on BBC's Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, a characterful 16-sided house and grounds with views of the Exe estuary, built in 1796 by cousins Jane & Mary Parminter. Filled with curious mementoes of their Grand Tour travels, and…

  18. 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…

  19. Add House of Marbles to your Itinerary

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    House of Marbles

    Address

    The Old Pottery, Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9DS

    Telephone

    01626 835285

    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,…

  20. 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.

  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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Beesands Coastal Path Sign

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Honiton

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

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Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

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Seaton Beach

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Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

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Boat tour on the River Dart

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Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

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Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

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Dartmoor

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Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Dawlish Beach
Keyboard
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Budleigh Salterton Beach

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Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

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Kingsbridge

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Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

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Surfer at Bantham

Salcombe

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Great Plantation

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Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Torquay Harbour

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Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

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Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Bluebells Honiton
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Wembury Rock Pools

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Honiton

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camping overlooking the sea
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Ashburton

Ashburton

Exeter Princesshay

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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Shaldon
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Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Cockington

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Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Kingsbridge

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Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

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South Devon Railway

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Dawlish Brook

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Powderham Castle

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Coast Path near Slapton

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

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Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Ashburton

Ashburton

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Modbury

Modbury

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Haytor

Haytor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Burger & Chips
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Shaldon

Shaldon

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe

Salcombe

EV Charging in South Devon
Shaldon

Shaldon

Sharpham

Sharpham

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Country Lane
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Topsham

Topsham

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

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Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

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Sandridge Barton
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Exmouth

Exmouth

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Bigbury Beach

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Shaldon

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

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Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
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Seaton Coast

Tiverton Countryside
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Tiverton

Tiverton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

The River Dart

The River Dart

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Blackpool Sands

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Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Horseracing
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Crediton

Crediton

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Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

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Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

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Kaykaying on The River Teign

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Salcombe

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Dawlish

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River Otter near Honiton

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

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Seaton

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

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Start Point

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Boats near Kingsbridge

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Start Point

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Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

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Dawlish Warren

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Salcombe

Salcombe

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Salcombe

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

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Honiton

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Exeter Quay

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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The River Dart

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Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

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Bickleigh

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Torquay seafront

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Torcross

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Topsham

Topsham

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

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Cullompton

Cullompton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

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Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Berry Head

Berry Head

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Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

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Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

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Dittisham

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Seaton Coastline

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Avon Dam

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

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Totnes - River Dart

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Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Crediton

Crediton

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

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Paintbrushes
Devonshire Cream Tea
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Paintbrushes
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

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