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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 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…

  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 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…

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  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 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…

  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 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.

  13. Add Start Point Lighthouse to your Itinerary

    Start Point Lighthouse

    Address

    Start Point, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2ET

    Telephone

    01803 7701802

    Kingsbridge

    Visit Start Point and the Start Point Lighthouse - one of South Devon's most beautiful coastal walks along the South West Coast Path.

  14. 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…

  15. Add Teignmouth Arts Quarter to your Itinerary

    Teignmouth Arts Quarter

    Address

    Northumberland Place, Somerset Place, George Street, Brunswick Street and Teign Street, Teignmouth, Devon

    Telephone

    01626 772756

    Teignmouth

    Over near Teignmouth’s River Beach is the Arts Quarter.  Here you will find a selection of art galleries, interesting independent shops, bakeries, pubs and cafes.  TAAG (Teignmouth Arts and Action Group) has its home here, as does local artist Laura…

  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 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.

  18. 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…

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.…

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Boats near Kingsbridge

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Slapton Sand Beach

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Blackpool Sands

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Totnes - River Dart

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Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

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Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Topsham

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Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

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Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Crediton

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Shaldon

Shaldon

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

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Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
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Honiton

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The River Dart

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Salcombe

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Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Wembury Beach

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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Topsham

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Tickets
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Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

People eating Cream Tea
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Countryside around Tiverton

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Countryside around Cullompton

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Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

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Dawlish Brook

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Dawlish Seafront

Torquay seafront

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Start Point

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Exeter Cathedral

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Thurlestone Rock

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Teignmouth Beach

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Stover Country Park

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

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Bigbury Beach

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

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River Otter near Honiton

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Dawlish Warren

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Newton Abbot

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

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Kingsbridge

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

BBQ
Pumpkins, Halloween
Shaldon

Shaldon

Shaldon

Shaldon

Swimming Pool
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Sharpham

Sharpham

Devonshire Cream Tea
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Dawlish Beach
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Tiverton

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Dartmoor
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

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Buckfastleigh

Salcombe

Salcombe

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Burgh Island

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
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Topsham Estuary

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Autum Leaves
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Plymouth Hoe

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Salcombe

Salcombe

The River Dart

The River Dart

Honiton

Honiton

Shaldon
Ashburton

Ashburton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Ashburton High Street
Salcombe

Salcombe

Travel Blog, South Devon
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

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Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Topsham

Topsham

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Sherman Tank at Torcross

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Seaton

Seaton

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Tiverton Countryside
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Paintbrushes
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Country Lane
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Haytor

Haytor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Torcross

Torcross

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Cockington

Cockington

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

EV Charging in South Devon
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Kingswear

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Honiton

Honiton

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Start Point

Start Point

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Ashburton

Ashburton

Exmouth

Exmouth

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Teignmouth
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Dawlish

Dawlish

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

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Cullompton

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

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Bickleigh

Golf
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Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

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Dittisham

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

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Newton Abbot

Cake
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Tiverton

Tiverton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Seaton Wetlands
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Pebbles
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

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Pen & Paper
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Dartmoor

Fireworks
Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Keyboard
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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

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Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Roses
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Salcombe

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Foss Street Dartmouth

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Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
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Exeter Roman Walls

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Barley field

Barley field

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Concert
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
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Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Vineyard
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

camping overlooking the sea
Cake & Coffee
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

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