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  1. 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.

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  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 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.

  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 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.

  8. 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.

  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 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.

  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 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 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.

  15. 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…

  16. 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.

  17. 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…

  18. Add Start Point Lighthouse to your Itinerary

    Start Point Lighthouse

    Address

    Start Point, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2ET

    Telephone

    01803 7701802

    Kingsbridge

    Visit Start Point and the Start Point Lighthouse - one of South Devon's most beautiful coastal walks along the South West Coast Path.

  19. 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…

  20. 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…

  21. 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 …

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Boat tour on the River Dart

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Exeter Quay

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Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

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Salcombe

Salcombe

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Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

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Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Bovey Tracey High Street
Cullompton

Cullompton

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Devonshire Cream Tea
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Honiton

Honiton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Tiverton Countryside
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

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Salcombe

Salcombe

Swimming Pool
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dartmoor
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Devonshire Cream Tea
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Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Honiton

Honiton

Frosty mornings
Start Point

Start Point

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
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Cockington

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Country Lane
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Dawlish

Dawlish

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Keyboard
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Seaton Wetlands
Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

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Dawlish Warren

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Golf
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Modbury

Modbury

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Ice Creams
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Honiton

Honiton

Crediton

Crediton

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Berry Head

Berry Head

Topsham

Topsham

Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

camping overlooking the sea
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Shaldon

Shaldon

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Shaldon

Shaldon

Shaldon

Shaldon

The River Dart

The River Dart

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Travel Blog, South Devon
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Burger & Chips
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Food Festival
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Paintbrushes
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Blog in Flowers
Ashburton

Ashburton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Bovey Tracey High Street
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

High Ropes
Dawlish Beach
Crediton

Crediton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Calendar
Topsham

Topsham

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Barley field

Barley field

Tiverton

Tiverton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
EV Charging in South Devon
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Concert
Tiverton

Tiverton

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

The River Dart

The River Dart

Tickets
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Salcombe

Salcombe

Crabs
Exmouth

Exmouth

Teignmouth
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Shaldon

Shaldon

kite flying
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Dog on South Devon Beach
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Bluebells Honiton
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Start Point

Start Point

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Fireworks
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Family on beach
Rabbit
Easter in South Devon
Kingswear

Kingswear

Haytor

Haytor

Pride in South Devon
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

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Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Pen & Paper
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Seaton

Seaton

Horseracing
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dittisham

Dittisham

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Colouring Pencils
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Cake
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

BBQ
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Sandridge Barton
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Torcross

Torcross

Vineyard
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Cake & Coffee
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Dog at Stover Country Park
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Autum Leaves
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Ashburton

Ashburton

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Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Umbrellas
Ashburton High Street
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Paintbrushes
Topsham

Topsham

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Salcombe
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Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Pumpkins, Halloween
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Cullompton

Cullompton

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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