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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 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.

  4. 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…

  5. 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.

  6. 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…

  7. 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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  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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…

  12. 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.

  13. 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…

  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 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…

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  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 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…

  20. 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.

  21. 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…

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Slapton Ley

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

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River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

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Salcombe

Salcombe

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exmouth

Exmouth

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Seaton Wetlands
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Salcombe

Salcombe

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Salcombe

Salcombe

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shaldon

Shaldon

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

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Surfer at Bantham

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Shaldon
Bovey Tracey High Street
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Shaldon

Shaldon

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Walking in the woods
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Fireworks
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Haytor

Haytor

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Crediton

Crediton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Tiverton Countryside
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Family on beach
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Dog at Stover Country Park
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Paintbrushes
Crediton

Crediton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Barley field

Barley field

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
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Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

People eating Cream Tea
EV Charging in South Devon
Honiton

Honiton

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
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Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Topsham

Topsham

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

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Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Tiverton

Tiverton

High Ropes
Bovey Tracey High Street
Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Travel Blog, South Devon
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Shaldon

Shaldon

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Burgh Island

Burgh Island

camping overlooking the sea
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Pen & Paper
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Devonshire Cream Tea
Bluebells Honiton
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Easter in South Devon
Rock Pooling at Wembury
Dartmoor
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Cake
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Blog in Flowers
Ashburton

Ashburton

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Crabs
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Ashburton High Street
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Father's Day Events
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Cullompton

Cullompton

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Berry Head

Berry Head

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dittisham

Dittisham

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Pumpkins, Halloween
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Dawlish

Dawlish

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Horseracing
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Topsham

Topsham

Country Lane
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Salcombe

Salcombe

The River Dart

The River Dart

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Rabbit
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Caravan Parks in South Devon
kite flying
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Seaton

Seaton

Ice Creams
The River Dart

The River Dart

Start Point

Start Point

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Start Point

Start Point

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Cockington

Cockington

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

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Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Free Events
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Salcombe

Salcombe

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Dog on South Devon Beach
Sandridge Barton
Dawlish Beach
Burger & Chips
Tiverton

Tiverton

Golf
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Sharpham

Sharpham

Salcombe
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Pebbles
South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Concert
Honiton

Honiton

Teignmouth
Torcross

Torcross

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Cake & Coffee
Honiton

Honiton

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Autum Leaves
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Modbury

Modbury

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Umbrellas
Topsham

Topsham

BBQ
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Swimming Pool
Food Festival
Vineyard
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Cullompton

Cullompton

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Sidmouth Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

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