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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 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…

  4. 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.

  5. 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…

  6. 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.

  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 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 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.

  10. 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…

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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…

  15. 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.

  16. 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.…

  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 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,…

  21. Add The East Devon Way to your Itinerary

    The East Devon Way

    Address

    East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, East Devon, Devon

    East Devon

    The East Devon Way links together footpaths & quiet country lanes to create routes through undulating country to link Exmouth & Lyme Regis.

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

camping overlooking the sea
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

The River Dart

The River Dart

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Tickets
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Seaton Wetlands
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Honiton

Honiton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Umbrellas
Devonshire Cream Tea
Teignmouth
Topsham

Topsham

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Bluebells Honiton
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Cockington

Cockington

Cullompton

Cullompton

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Paintbrushes
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Cake & Coffee
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Colouring Pencils
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish

Dawlish

Swimming Pool
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

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

Stoke Gabriel

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Vineyard
Haytor

Haytor

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Walking in the woods
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Blog in Flowers
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
People eating Cream Tea
Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Topsham

Topsham

Honiton

Honiton

Pebbles
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Torcross

Torcross

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Roses
Salcombe

Salcombe

Bovey Tracey High Street
Tiverton Countryside
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Sharpham

Sharpham

Dittisham

Dittisham

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Modbury

Modbury

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Free Events
Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Calendar
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Easter in South Devon
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe

Salcombe

Start Point

Start Point

Cullompton

Cullompton

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Devonshire Cream Tea
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Food Festival
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Berry Head

Berry Head

Country Lane
Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Barley field

Barley field

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Salcombe
Salcombe

Salcombe

Cake
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Start Point

Start Point

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Shaldon

Shaldon

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Autum Leaves
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Crediton

Crediton

Dawlish Beach
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

EV Charging in South Devon
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Shaldon

Shaldon

Sandridge Barton
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Travel Blog, South Devon
Pride in South Devon
Love and Explore South Devon
#LoveSouthDevon #ExploreSouthDevon
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Topsham

Topsham

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Burger & Chips
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Crabs
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Salcombe

Salcombe

Keyboard
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Salcombe

Salcombe

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Tiverton

Tiverton

Pen & Paper
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Golf
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Shaldon

Shaldon

Crediton

Crediton

Dog on South Devon Beach
Family on beach
Topsham

Topsham

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

High Ropes
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Tiverton

Tiverton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Kingswear

Kingswear

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Exmouth

Exmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Bovey Tracey High Street
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Horseracing
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

The River Dart

The River Dart

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Dog at Stover Country Park
Fireworks
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Ashburton

Ashburton

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Seaton

Seaton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Father's Day Events
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Pumpkins, Halloween
Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Rabbit
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Ashburton High Street
BBQ
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Topsham

Topsham

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Paintbrushes
Shaldon
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Concert
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Ashburton

Ashburton

Honiton

Honiton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Frosty mornings
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

kite flying
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Ice Creams
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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