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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 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 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…

  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 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…

  8. 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…

  9. 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.

  10. 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…

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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…

  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 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. Add Teignbridge War Memorial Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Teignbridge War Memorial Heritage Trail

    Address

    Across Teignbridge, Devon

    Historic England commenced a thematic listing of World War 1 memorials to commemorate the human loss and 100 year anniversary of the First World War.  The memorials also often included inscriptions from World War II and other battles, and is…

  20. 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.

  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.

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

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Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

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The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

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River Otter near Honiton

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Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

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The River Dart

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Beer Beach

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

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Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

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Cockington

Cockington

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

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Start Point

Start Point

Ashburton

Ashburton

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Dawlish

Dawlish

Cake & Coffee
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Swimming Pool
Topsham

Topsham

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Seaton

Seaton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Sharpham

Sharpham

Dog at Stover Country Park
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Crabs
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Cake
Food Festival
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

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Teignmouth
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Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Crediton

Crediton

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Tiverton Countryside
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Horseracing
Paintbrushes
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Shaldon

Shaldon

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Kingswear

Kingswear

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

People eating Cream Tea
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Colouring Pencils
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Autum Leaves
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

kite flying
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Topsham

Topsham

Shaldon
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Pumpkins, Halloween
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Bovey Tracey High Street
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Salcombe
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Ice Creams
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Frosty mornings
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Berry Head

Berry Head

Start Point

Start Point

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Cullompton

Cullompton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Father's Day Events
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Golf
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Topsham

Topsham

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Torcross

Torcross

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Modbury

Modbury

EV Charging in South Devon
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Pen & Paper
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Devonshire Cream Tea
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Vineyard
Dartmoor
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

BBQ
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

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Salcombe

Salcombe

Tiverton

Tiverton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Seaton Wetlands
Ashburton

Ashburton

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Barley field

Barley field

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Shaldon

Shaldon

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Dawlish Beach
Crediton

Crediton

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Walking in the woods
Honiton

Honiton

Haytor

Haytor

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Sandridge Barton
Fireworks
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Topsham

Topsham

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

The River Dart

The River Dart

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Family on beach
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Honiton

Honiton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth

Exmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Tickets
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Rabbit
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Honiton

Honiton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Topsham

Topsham

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

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Tiverton

Tiverton

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Travel Blog, South Devon
Dog on South Devon Beach
Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Roses
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Burger & Chips
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Devonshire Cream Tea
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Concert
camping overlooking the sea
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Easter in South Devon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Dittisham

Dittisham

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

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