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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 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…

  4. 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…

  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 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…

  7. 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.

  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 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.

  10. 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.

  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 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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…

  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 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…

  17. 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.

  18. Add Ashburton Antiques Trail to your Itinerary

    Ashburton Antiques Trail

    Address

    Ashburton, Devon

    Ashburton has built a reputation over many years as a top destination for antiques and no visit to the town is complete without a browse around its antique shops.

    Ashburton offers more than 10 individual antique shops combining some of the…

  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 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 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…

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Salcombe

Salcombe

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Crediton

Crediton

Seaton

Seaton

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
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The River Dart

The River Dart

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Keyboard
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Easter in South Devon
The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Vineyard
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Shaldon

Shaldon

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Ashburton

Ashburton

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Umbrellas
Dittisham

Dittisham

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Tiverton

Tiverton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Torcross

Torcross

Colouring Pencils
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Travel Blog, South Devon
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Cullompton

Cullompton

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Salcombe

Salcombe

Tickets
Dog at Stover Country Park
Pen & Paper
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Topsham

Topsham

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Devonshire Cream Tea
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Rabbit
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Dartmoor
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Burger & Chips
Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Pumpkins, Halloween
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Honiton

Honiton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Shaldon
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Paintbrushes
Kingswear

Kingswear

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Berry Head

Berry Head

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Cullompton

Cullompton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Start Point

Start Point

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Honiton

Honiton

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Frosty mornings
Swimming Pool
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Tiverton Countryside
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Topsham

Topsham

Honiton

Honiton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Calendar
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Shaldon

Shaldon

Modbury

Modbury

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Exmouth

Exmouth

Devonshire Cream Tea
Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Barley field

Barley field

Crediton

Crediton

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

camping overlooking the sea
Bovey Tracey High Street
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Blog in Flowers
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Teignmouth
Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Walking in the woods
Pebbles
Golf
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Country Lane
Ashburton High Street
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

BBQ
Bluebells Honiton
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Ice Creams
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Sharpham

Sharpham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Tiverton

Tiverton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Seaton Wetlands
Shaldon

Shaldon

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Free Events
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Food Festival
Salcombe

Salcombe

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Autum Leaves
Horseracing
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Sandridge Barton
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Crabs
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

High Ropes
Ashburton

Ashburton

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Dawlish Beach
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

People eating Cream Tea
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Father's Day Events
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

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Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

kite flying
Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Fireworks
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Paintbrushes
Salcombe

Salcombe

Roses
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Bovey Tracey High Street
Start Point

Start Point

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Concert
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Cockington

Cockington

Dawlish

Dawlish

Dog on South Devon Beach
Cake & Coffee
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

The River Dart

The River Dart

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Salcombe

Salcombe

Haytor

Haytor

Salcombe

Salcombe

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Cake
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

EV Charging in South Devon
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Family on beach
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

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