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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 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.

  4. 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.

  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 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…

  7. 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.

  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 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.

  10. 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…

  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 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,…

  14. 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.

  15. Add South Devon Railway to your Itinerary

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    South Devon Railway

    Address

    The Station, Dartbridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ

    Telephone

    01364 644370

    Buckfastleigh

    The South Devon Railway features a wonderful 14 mile round trip along a branch line of the former Great Western Railway. Gleaming, historic GWR steam engines haul trains full of enthralled passengers of all ages between Buckfastleigh and Totnes…

  16. Add World of Country Life to your Itinerary

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    World of Country Life

    Address

    Sandy Bay, Westdown Lane, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BY

    Telephone

    01395 274533

    Exmouth

    World of Country Life is over 30 acres of fun for the whole family whatever the weather

  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 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…

  20. 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…

  21. 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.

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Surfer at Bantham

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Countryside around Tiverton

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Countryside around Bovey Tracey

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Exeter Quay

Shaldon

Shaldon

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
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Topsham

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Country Lane
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Honiton

Honiton

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Kingsbridge

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Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

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Exeter Roman Walls

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Salcombe

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

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Shopping in Dartmouth

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Ashburton High Street
Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

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Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Roses
Cullompton

Cullompton

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Shaldon
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Berry Head

Berry Head

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
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The Barbican, Plymouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Cake & Coffee
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

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Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Tiverton

Tiverton

Topsham

Topsham

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Rabbit
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Salcombe
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Frosty mornings
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Bovey Tracey High Street
Golf
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

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Dartmeet

Barley field

Barley field

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Pebbles
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Haytor

Haytor

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

High Ropes
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Fireworks
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Start Point

Start Point

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Walking in the woods
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Blackpool Sands

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Modbury

Modbury

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Burger & Chips
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Kingsbridge

Devonshire Cream Tea
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Colouring Pencils
The River Dart

The River Dart

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Devonshire Cream Tea
Food Festival
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Umbrellas
Honiton

Honiton

Travel Blog, South Devon
Keyboard
Teignmouth
Blog in Flowers
Ashburton

Ashburton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Shaldon

Shaldon

Cockington

Cockington

Autum Leaves
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dog at Stover Country Park
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Torcross

Torcross

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

The River Dart

The River Dart

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Concert
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Vineyard
Exmouth

Exmouth

Dawlish Beach
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Sharpham

Sharpham

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Free Events
Salcombe

Salcombe

Father's Day Events
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Horseracing
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

kite flying
Seaton

Seaton

People eating Cream Tea
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Easter in South Devon
Shaldon

Shaldon

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe

Salcombe

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Dawlish

Dawlish

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Topsham

Topsham

Tiverton

Tiverton

Bluebells Honiton
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Paintbrushes
The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Crabs
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Crediton

Crediton

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Start Point

Start Point

Seaton Wetlands
Kingswear

Kingswear

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Tickets
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Family on beach
camping overlooking the sea
Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Dartmoor
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

BBQ
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Pride in South Devon
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Salcombe

Salcombe

Ashburton

Ashburton

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Calendar
Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

EV Charging in South Devon
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Paintbrushes
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dittisham

Dittisham

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Honiton

Honiton

Pumpkins, Halloween
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Cullompton

Cullompton

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Dog on South Devon Beach
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Swimming Pool
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Crediton

Crediton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Bovey Tracey High Street
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Tiverton Countryside
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

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