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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 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.

  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 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.

  6. 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…

  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 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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…

  11. 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…

  12. 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.

  13. 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,…

  14. 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…

  15. 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…

  16. Add Branscombe Village to your Itinerary

    Branscombe Village

    Address

    Branscombe

    Branscombe

    The village of Branscombe on East Devon’s Jurassic Coast, sits in a valley that reaches down to the sea. It is surrounded by picturesque countryside with miles of walks through woodland, farmland, and beach. Thatched houses, a working forge and…

  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 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.

  19. 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…

  20. 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…

  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…

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Seaton Coast

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Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

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Teignmouth Promenade

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Ashburton High Street
Torcross

Torcross

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Boats near Kingsbridge

Haytor

Haytor

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Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Exmouth

Exmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

The River Dart

The River Dart

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Shaldon

Shaldon

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Travel Blog, South Devon
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Country Lane
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Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Shaldon

Shaldon

Kingswear

Kingswear

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Ashburton

Ashburton

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Shaldon

Shaldon

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Father's Day Events
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Fireworks
Dawlish Beach
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Start Point

Start Point

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Colouring Pencils
Teignmouth
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
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Tiverton

Tiverton

High Ropes
Salcombe

Salcombe

The River Dart

The River Dart

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Vineyard
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

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Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Bovey Tracey High Street
Salcombe

Salcombe

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Ice Creams
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Start Point

Start Point

Seaton Wetlands
Burger & Chips
Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Pride in South Devon
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Seaton

Seaton

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Salcombe
River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Bovey Tracey High Street
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Golf
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Swimming Pool
Umbrellas
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Concert
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Pen & Paper
Modbury

Modbury

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Ashburton

Ashburton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

EV Charging in South Devon
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Dartmoor
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Pumpkins, Halloween
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Bluebells Honiton
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Berry Head

Berry Head

Sharpham

Sharpham

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Dog at Stover Country Park
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Crabs
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Tiverton Countryside
Walking in the woods
Devonshire Cream Tea
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Food Festival
Family on beach
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Crediton

Crediton

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

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Frosty mornings
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Topsham

Topsham

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Autum Leaves
Cullompton

Cullompton

Cockington

Cockington

Dittisham

Dittisham

Paintbrushes
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dog on South Devon Beach
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Dawlish

Dawlish

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
camping overlooking the sea
Rock Pooling at Wembury
Salcombe

Salcombe

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Cake
Crediton

Crediton

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Cake & Coffee
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Blog in Flowers
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

BBQ
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Honiton

Honiton

Cullompton

Cullompton

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Horseracing
Honiton

Honiton

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Shaldon
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Tiverton

Tiverton

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Sandridge Barton
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Devonshire Cream Tea
The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Keyboard
Honiton

Honiton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Topsham

Topsham

Ashburton

Ashburton

Calendar
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Easter in South Devon
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Topsham

Topsham

Barley field

Barley field

kite flying
Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Paintbrushes
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
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