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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 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.

  4. 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.

  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 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.

  7. 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…

  8. 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.

  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 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…

  12. 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…

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Add Orcombe Point to your Itinerary

    Orcombe Point

    Address

    Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2DH

    Exmouth

    Orcombe Point is the most westerly point of the Jurassic Coast, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Discover the Geoneedle, a landmark representing 180 million years of the Earth's history with Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous rock and take in the…

  16. 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.

  17. Add China Blue to your Itinerary

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    China Blue

    Address

    Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR

    Telephone

    01803 860908

    Totnes

    We are a one-of-a-kind destination store for those seeking a unique, curated mix of shopping, creativity and eating! We offer fun and inclusive, indoor activities the whole family can enjoy.

    We offer a whole host of services throughout our business…

  18. Add Coleton Fishacre House & Garden to your Itinerary

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    Coleton Fishacre House & Garden

    Address

    Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EQ

    Telephone

    01803 842382

    Dartmouth

    At the country home of the D'Oyly Carte family you can travel back in time to the Jazz Age. This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style in the late 1920’s and is imbued with Art Deco elegance.

  19. 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…

  20. 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.

  21. 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,…

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Torcross

Torcross

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Topsham

Topsham

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Ashburton High Street
Salcombe

Salcombe

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
BBQ
Walking in the woods
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Cullompton

Cullompton

Honiton

Honiton

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Concert
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Start Point

Start Point

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Topsham

Topsham

Free Events
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Teignmouth
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Shaldon

Shaldon

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Tiverton Countryside
Pumpkins, Halloween
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Berry Head

Berry Head

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Vineyard
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Salcombe
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Seaton

Seaton

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Cockington

Cockington

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Travel Blog, South Devon
Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Dog at Stover Country Park
Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Roses
Honiton

Honiton

Barley field

Barley field

Frosty mornings
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Dog on South Devon Beach
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Topsham

Topsham

Sandridge Barton
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Salcombe

Salcombe

camping overlooking the sea
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Ashburton

Ashburton

Bluebells Honiton
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Burger & Chips
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

The River Dart

The River Dart

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Paintbrushes
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Modbury

Modbury

Crediton

Crediton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Country Lane
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Bovey Tracey High Street
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Horseracing
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Calendar
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Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exmouth

Exmouth

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Tiverton

Tiverton

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Beach
Salcombe

Salcombe

Cake
Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Pen & Paper
Dawlish

Dawlish

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

People eating Cream Tea
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Keyboard
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Kingswear

Kingswear

Swimming Pool
The River Dart

The River Dart

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Golf
Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Cake & Coffee
Sharpham

Sharpham

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Food Festival
Ashburton

Ashburton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

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Ice Creams
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Colouring Pencils
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Easter in South Devon
Dartmoor
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

EV Charging in South Devon
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Crediton

Crediton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Devonshire Cream Tea
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

High Ropes
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Tickets
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Topsham

Topsham

Bovey Tracey High Street
Fireworks
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Ashburton

Ashburton

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Haytor

Haytor

Crabs
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dittisham

Dittisham

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Honiton

Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Salcombe

Salcombe

Pride in South Devon
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Seaton Wetlands
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Shaldon
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Pebbles
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Paintbrushes
kite flying
Blog in Flowers
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Umbrellas
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Rabbit
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Start Point

Start Point

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Shaldon

Shaldon

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Autum Leaves
Cullompton

Cullompton

Father's Day Events
Family on beach
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