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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 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.

  4. 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…

  5. 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

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  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 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 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…

  9. 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…

  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 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.

  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 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…

  14. 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.

  15. Add Bayards Cove Fort to your Itinerary

    Bayards Cove Fort

    Address

    Bayards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9AX

    Telephone

    0870 333 1181

    Dartmouth

    A single storey Tudor artillery fort built before 1534 to protect the harbour from any hostile ships that might have made it past the defences of Kingswear and Dartmouth castles.

  16. 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 …

  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 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…

  19. Add Dartmoor National Park to your Itinerary

    Dartmoor National Park

    Address

    High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6QF

    Telephone

    01822 890414

    Yelverton

    Dartmoor National Park is one of the last great wildernesses in the UK with an inspirational landscape of heatherclad moors and rugged tors.

  20. 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.…

  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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Mamhead view towards Exmouth
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Dartmeet

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Cullompton

Cullompton

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

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Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Burger & Chips
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Crediton

Crediton

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Devonshire Cream Tea
Bovey Tracey High Street
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Fireworks
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Sandridge Barton
Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Tiverton

Tiverton

People eating Cream Tea
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Concert
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Haytor

Haytor

Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Walking in the woods
Start Point

Start Point

Ice Creams
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Salcombe

Salcombe

Tiverton Countryside
Pumpkins, Halloween
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Salcombe
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Ashburton High Street
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Salcombe

Salcombe

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Cockington

Cockington

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Easter in South Devon
Ashburton

Ashburton

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Bovey Tracey High Street
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Roses
Pride in South Devon
Shaldon

Shaldon

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Ashburton

Ashburton

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Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Swimming Pool
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Sharpham

Sharpham

Crediton

Crediton

EV Charging in South Devon
The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

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

Countryside around Cullompton

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Barley field

Barley field

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

BBQ
Salcombe

Salcombe

Cake
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dartmoor
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Food Festival
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Horseracing
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Frosty mornings
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Bluebells Honiton
Pen & Paper
Dog at Stover Country Park
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Blog in Flowers
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Seaton

Seaton

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Kingswear

Kingswear

Topsham

Topsham

Salcombe

Salcombe

Vineyard
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Seaton Wetlands
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Shaldon

Shaldon

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Shaldon
Modbury

Modbury

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Free Events
The River Dart

The River Dart

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

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Dittisham

Dittisham

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Pebbles
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Dawlish

Dawlish

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Paintbrushes
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Teignmouth
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Cullompton

Cullompton

Exmouth

Exmouth

Father's Day Events
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Keyboard
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Crabs
Torcross

Torcross

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham

Topsham

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dog on South Devon Beach
Golf
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Paintbrushes
Country Lane
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Honiton

Honiton

The River Dart

The River Dart

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Calendar
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Start Point

Start Point

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Umbrellas
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

kite flying
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Honiton

Honiton

Honiton

Honiton

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

camping overlooking the sea
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Colouring Pencils
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Berry Head

Berry Head

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Devonshire Cream Tea
Topsham

Topsham

Travel Blog, South Devon
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Autum Leaves
The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Cake & Coffee
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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