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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 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…

  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 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 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…

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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…

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  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 National Trust A La Ronde to your Itinerary

    National Trust A La Ronde

    Address

    Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BD

    Telephone

    01548 842893

    Exmouth

    As seen on BBC's Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, a characterful 16-sided house and grounds with views of the Exe estuary, built in 1796 by cousins Jane & Mary Parminter. Filled with curious mementoes of their Grand Tour travels, and…

  16. 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…

  17. Add Teign Heritage, Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum to your Itinerary

    Teign Heritage, Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum

    Address

    Teign Heritage, 29 French Street, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8ST

    Telephone

    01626 777041

    Teignmouth

    Teignmouth's landmark building contains a range of interesting exhibits in two wonderful new permanent galleries, which have been carefully designed to appeal to both adults and children.

  18. 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,…

  19. 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…

  20. 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…

  21. 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.

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Tiverton Countryside
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Shaldon

Shaldon

Seaton

Seaton

Food Festival
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Fireworks
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Walking in the woods
Bovey Tracey High Street
Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Colouring Pencils
Horseracing
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Start Point

Start Point

Tickets
Bovey Tracey High Street
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Cullompton

Cullompton

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Devonshire Cream Tea
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Honiton

Honiton

Kingswear

Kingswear

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Ashburton High Street
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Devonshire Cream Tea
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Paintbrushes
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Modbury

Modbury

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Shaldon
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Cake
Sharpham

Sharpham

Topsham

Topsham

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Golf
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Ashburton

Ashburton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Family on beach
Shaldon

Shaldon

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Roses
Salcombe

Salcombe

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

EV Charging in South Devon
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Ice Creams
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Crediton

Crediton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Start Point

Start Point

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

High Ropes
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Rabbit
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

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Teignmouth
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

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Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Torcross

Torcross

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Bluebells Honiton
Free Events
South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

People eating Cream Tea
Tiverton

Tiverton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Burger & Chips
Topsham

Topsham

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Cullompton

Cullompton

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Ashburton

Ashburton

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Father's Day Events
Shaldon

Shaldon

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Pride in South Devon
Paintbrushes
Dog on South Devon Beach
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

The River Dart

The River Dart

Pen & Paper
Vineyard
camping overlooking the sea
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Dartmoor
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Autum Leaves
Dawlish Beach
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Berry Head

Berry Head

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Easter in South Devon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Pumpkins, Halloween
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Honiton

Honiton

Travel Blog, South Devon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Tiverton

Tiverton

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Honiton

Honiton

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Exmouth

Exmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Seaton Wetlands
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Barley field

Barley field

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe

Salcombe

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Dawlish

Dawlish

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Country Lane
Topsham

Topsham

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Ashburton

Ashburton

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Cockington

Cockington

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Swimming Pool
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

The River Dart

The River Dart

Frosty mornings
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Cake & Coffee
Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

BBQ
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Haytor

Haytor

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Shaldon

Shaldon

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

kite flying
Keyboard
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Crediton

Crediton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Dittisham

Dittisham

Salcombe
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Calendar
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Blog in Flowers
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Concert
Pebbles
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Sandridge Barton
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Crabs
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Umbrellas
Dog at Stover Country Park
Topsham

Topsham

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

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