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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 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Add Dartington Hall to your Itinerary

    Dartington Hall

    Address

    Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL

    Telephone

    01803 847000

    Totnes

    Come and enjoy a fabulous day out at Dartington, where you can experience a range of visitor attractions set in stunning, Grade 2* listed gardens. Visit our cinema, browse in a wide range of shops, or relax in our restaurant and B&B.

  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

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  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 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.

  9. 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…

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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…

  13. 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.

  14. Add Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves to your Itinerary

    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves

    Address

    89-91 Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ12JF

    Telephone

    01803215136

    Torquay

    Kents Cavern is one of Europe's top Stone Age caves, with an extensive labyrinth of spectacular and easily accessible caverns open daily all year. Our entertaining guides will take you on an underground adventure in this award winning attraction,…

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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…

  18. 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…

  19. 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…

  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 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.

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Beesands Coastal Path Sign

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Kaykaying on The River Teign

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

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Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

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The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Budleigh Salterton Beach

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Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

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Countryside around Cullompton

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The Den, Teignmouth

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Surfers at Bantham Beach

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Totnes Castle

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Countryside near Honiton

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Dawlish Riviera Line

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Torcross

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Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

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Teignmouth Beach

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Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

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Countryside around Cullompton

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Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

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Stover Country Park

Cullompton

Cullompton

Dawlish

Dawlish

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Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

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Blackpool Sands

Shaldon

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Slapton Ley

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Ashburton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

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Plymouth Hoe

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

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Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Fireworks
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
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Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Topsham

Topsham

Shaldon

Shaldon

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Honiton

Honiton

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Teignmouth Seafront

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Totnes Fore Street

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South Devon Railway

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Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

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Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dawlish Beach
Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

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Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Tiverton

Tiverton

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Topsham

Topsham

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Food Festival
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Family on beach
Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Swimming Pool
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

People eating Cream Tea
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Umbrellas
Topsham

Topsham

Salcombe

Salcombe

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Seaton Wetlands
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Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

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Blackpool Sands

Seaton

Seaton

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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

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Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Country Lane
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

The River Dart

The River Dart

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

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Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Crediton

Crediton

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Haytor

Haytor

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

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EV Charging in South Devon
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View of Beesands

Start Point

Start Point

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Salcombe

Salcombe

Honiton

Honiton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Exmouth

Exmouth

Barley field

Barley field

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Golf
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Topsham

Topsham

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Coastal Path near Beesands

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Cockington

Cockington

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Dartmoor

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Keyboard
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Kingswear

Kingswear

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Ashburton

Ashburton

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

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Salcombe

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

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Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

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Honiton

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Dittisham

Dittisham

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Sharpham

Sharpham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

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Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

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Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

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Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dartmoor
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Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

BBQ
The River Dart

The River Dart

High Ropes
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

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