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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 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.

  4. 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…

  5. 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.

  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 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,…

  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 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…

  10. 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.

  11. 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…

  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 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 Tiverton Canal Co to your Itinerary

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    Tiverton Canal Co

    Address

    The Wharf, Canal Hill, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4HX

    Telephone

    01884253345

    Tiverton

    Tiverton Canal Co
Home to one of the last Horse-Drawn Barges in Great Britain . . .
    Located in magnificent Mid Devon on the banks of the beautiful Grand Western Canal, Tiverton Canal Co is a truely one of Great Britain's unique Tourist…

  15. 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…

  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 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…

  18. Add A La Ronde to your Itinerary

    A La Ronde

    Address

    Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BD

    Telephone

    01548 842893

    Exmouth

    This unique 16-sided house was described by Lucinda Lambton as having 'a magical strangeness that one might dream of only as a child'.

  19. 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.

  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 Teignmouth Arts Quarter to your Itinerary

    Teignmouth Arts Quarter

    Address

    Northumberland Place, Somerset Place, George Street, Brunswick Street and Teign Street, Teignmouth, Devon

    Telephone

    01626 772756

    Teignmouth

    Over near Teignmouth’s River Beach is the Arts Quarter.  Here you will find a selection of art galleries, interesting independent shops, bakeries, pubs and cafes.  TAAG (Teignmouth Arts and Action Group) has its home here, as does local artist Laura…

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Horseracing
People eating Cream Tea
Tickets
Torcross

Torcross

Country Lane
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Rabbit
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Devonshire Cream Tea
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

BBQ
Cullompton

Cullompton

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Tiverton

Tiverton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Calendar
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Start Point

Start Point

High Ropes
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Salcombe
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Family on beach
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Blog in Flowers
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dartmoor
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Topsham

Topsham

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Topsham

Topsham

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dog on South Devon Beach
Roses
camping overlooking the sea
Ice Creams
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Berry Head

Berry Head

Crabs
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Food Festival
Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Swimming Pool
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Ashburton

Ashburton

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Fireworks
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Cullompton

Cullompton

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Dawlish

Dawlish

Free Events
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Ashburton High Street
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Tiverton

Tiverton

Colouring Pencils
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Frosty mornings
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Walking in the woods
Shaldon

Shaldon

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Sandridge Barton
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Shaldon
Ashburton

Ashburton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Pride in South Devon
Barley field

Barley field

EV Charging in South Devon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Love and Explore South Devon
#LoveSouthDevon #ExploreSouthDevon
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Start Point

Start Point

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Modbury

Modbury

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Umbrellas
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Crediton

Crediton

Paintbrushes
Seaton

Seaton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Burger & Chips
Travel Blog, South Devon
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Salcombe

Salcombe

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Honiton

Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Concert
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Pen & Paper
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Kingswear

Kingswear

Tiverton Countryside
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Haytor

Haytor

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Salcombe

Salcombe

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Salcombe

Salcombe

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Salcombe

Salcombe

Father's Day Events
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Bovey Tracey High Street
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Autum Leaves
Dawlish Beach
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Cake & Coffee
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Pumpkins, Halloween
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Pebbles
Salcombe

Salcombe

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Honiton

Honiton

Shaldon

Shaldon

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Golf
The River Dart

The River Dart

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Honiton

Honiton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Seaton Wetlands
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Shaldon

Shaldon

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Bovey Tracey High Street
Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

kite flying
Exmouth

Exmouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dog at Stover Country Park
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

The River Dart

The River Dart

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Keyboard
Vineyard
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Cake
Bluebells Honiton
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Topsham

Topsham

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Sharpham

Sharpham

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Paintbrushes
Dittisham

Dittisham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Easter in South Devon
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Ashburton

Ashburton

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Cockington

Cockington

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Crediton

Crediton

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

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