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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 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,…

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  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 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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…

  12. 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…

  13. 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…

  14. Add The Daymark to your Itinerary

    The Daymark

    Address

    Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EH

    Dartmouth

    Built in 1864, the Daymark is a grade II listed tower, which reaches 80ft high and visible from Dartmouth. It can be seen for many miles if you’re out at sea. This stunning octagonal tower is situated in a picturesque field overlooking the sea, and…

  15. 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…

  16. Add Bayards Cove Fort to your Itinerary

    Bayards Cove Fort

    Address

    Bayards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9AX

    Telephone

    0870 333 1181

    Dartmouth

    A single storey Tudor artillery fort built before 1534 to protect the harbour from any hostile ships that might have made it past the defences of Kingswear and Dartmouth castles.

  17. 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'.

  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 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.

  20. Add Dartmouth Guided History Tours to your Itinerary

    Dartmouth Guided History Tours

    Address

    Dartmouth, Devon

    Telephone

    01803 845501

    Dartmouth

    Dartmouth is steeped in maritime history and has been an important and strategic deep water port since the twelfth century.

    We offer a 1 to 1 ½ hour walking tour of Dartmouth pointing out the most important buildings and places all within a…

  21. 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.

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Exeter Cathedral

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South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

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Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Dartmouth Castle

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Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Tiverton

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Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

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Dartmoor

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Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Bickleigh

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Salcombe

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Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

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Devonshire Cream Tea
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Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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Crediton

Crediton

Pride in South Devon
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Dog on South Devon Beach
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

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Slapton Ley

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Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Salcombe

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Coastal Path near Beesands

Devonshire Cream Tea
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Plymouth Hoe

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

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Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Dawlish Beach
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Honiton

Honiton

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
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Totnes Market in Civic Square

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Modbury

Modbury

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Start Point

Dartmoor
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
People eating Cream Tea
High Ropes
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Salcombe

Salcombe

Honiton

Honiton

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

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Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

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Great Plantation

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Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

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Teignmouth Promenade

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Barley field

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Seaton Wetlands
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Blog in Flowers
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Seaton Beach

Cake
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Topsham

Topsham

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Sharpham

Sharpham

Cake & Coffee
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

kite flying
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Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Haytor

Haytor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Shaldon

Shaldon

Vineyard
BBQ
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Cullompton

Cullompton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Teignmouth
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

The River Dart

The River Dart

Keyboard
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Torcross

Torcross

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Colouring Pencils
Calendar
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Salcombe

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Tiverton

Tiverton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

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Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Cullompton

Cullompton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Crediton

Crediton

Family on beach
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Shaldon

Shaldon

Topsham

Topsham

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Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

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Kingswear

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

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Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Exmouth

Exmouth

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Honiton

Honiton

The River Dart

The River Dart

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Topsham

Topsham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Pen & Paper
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Topsham

Topsham

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Ice Creams
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

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Crabs
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Shaldon

Shaldon

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Roses
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Bluebells Honiton
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Umbrellas
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Paintbrushes
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

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