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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 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…

  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 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.

  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 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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  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Add Dartmouth Mayflower Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Dartmouth Mayflower Heritage Trail

    Address

    Dartmouth, Devon

    Dartmouth

    Created to mark the 400 year anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower, Dartmouth’s Mayflower Heritage Trail tells the story of the town and its relationship with the voyage undertaken by the Pilgrims.

    The trail paints a picture of Dartmouth…

  14. 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.…

  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 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,…

  17. 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…

  18. 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.

  19. Add World of Country Life to your Itinerary

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    World of Country Life

    Address

    Sandy Bay, Westdown Lane, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BY

    Telephone

    01395 274533

    Exmouth

    World of Country Life is over 30 acres of fun for the whole family whatever the weather

  20. 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 …

  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.

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Bluebells Honiton
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Haytor

Haytor

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Modbury

Modbury

Dawlish

Dawlish

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Pen & Paper
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Kingswear

Kingswear

camping overlooking the sea
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Topsham

Topsham

Paintbrushes
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Walking in the woods
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

kite flying
Keyboard
Roses
Cake & Coffee
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Vineyard
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Country Lane
Teignmouth
Food Festival
Ashburton

Ashburton

People eating Cream Tea
Pumpkins, Halloween
Shaldon

Shaldon

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

EV Charging in South Devon
Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Autum Leaves
Salcombe

Salcombe

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

The River Dart

The River Dart

Start Point

Start Point

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Golf
Honiton

Honiton

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Cake
Barley field

Barley field

Swimming Pool
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Devonshire Cream Tea
Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Cullompton

Cullompton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Sandridge Barton
Pride in South Devon
Tiverton

Tiverton

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Welcome Family Holiday Park
The River Dart

The River Dart

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Umbrellas
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Cullompton

Cullompton

Dittisham

Dittisham

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Shaldon

Shaldon

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Crabs
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Easter in South Devon
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Torcross

Torcross

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Pebbles
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Burger & Chips
Calendar
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Love and Explore South Devon
#LoveSouthDevon #ExploreSouthDevon
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Honiton

Honiton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Salcombe

Salcombe

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Sharpham

Sharpham

Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Crediton

Crediton

Dawlish Beach
Family on beach
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Concert
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Dartmoor
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Free Events
Frosty mornings
Shaldon

Shaldon

Salcombe
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Seaton

Seaton

Rabbit
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Dog on South Devon Beach
High Ropes
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Shaldon
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Ashburton

Ashburton

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Berry Head

Berry Head

Honiton

Honiton

Tiverton Countryside
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Topsham

Topsham

Bovey Tracey High Street
Tickets
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Seaton Wetlands
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Ice Creams
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Crediton

Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Horseracing
Travel Blog, South Devon
Start Point

Start Point

Colouring Pencils
Blog in Flowers
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Salcombe

Salcombe

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Salcombe

Salcombe

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Father's Day Events
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Exmouth

Exmouth

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Cockington

Cockington

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

BBQ
Dog at Stover Country Park
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Ashburton High Street
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Tiverton

Tiverton

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Paintbrushes
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Fireworks
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

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