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  1. Add The Stover Canal to your Itinerary

    The Stover Canal

    Address

    Newton Abbot - Teigngrace, Devon

    The Stover Canal runs for nearly two miles north from the Jetty Marsh Local Nature Reserve, Newton Abbot to Ventiford Basin, Ley Green, Teigngrace. It is an important part of the local heritage and was significant to the industrial growth of the…

  2. Add Tiverton Merchants' Trail to your Itinerary

    Tiverton Merchants' Trail

    Address

    Tiverton, Devon

    Telephone

    01884 255827

    Tiverton

    In its heyday (1500-1750), Tiverton was famous for the manufacture of woollen cloth. Thousands found work and merchants grew rich. The Merchants Trail can be followed around the town of today.

  3. Add Exeter Ship Canal to your Itinerary

    Exeter Ship Canal

    Address

    No.4 Kings Wharf, The Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN

    Exeter

    The Exeter Ship Canal first opened to shipping in 1566 and was the first canal to be built in Britain since Roman times. It was also the first canal in England to use the pound lock.

  4. Add Homeyards Botanical Gardens to your Itinerary

    Homeyards Botanical Gardens

    Address

    Torquay Road, Shaldon, Teignmouth, TQ14 0BD

    Teignmouth

    Homeyards Botanical Gardens are located on a steep hillside just above the small village of Shaldon with breathtaking vistas over to idyllic town of Teignmouth, the captivating Teign Estuary and out to sea and along the rugged coastline. Built in…

  5. The Tarka Line

    Address

    Devon

    Telephone

    01752 233094

    The Tarka Line runs for 39 miles (60 minutes) between the city of Exeter and the ancient market town of Barnstaple.

  6. Add The Exe Valley Way to your Itinerary

    The Exe Valley Way

    Address

    Exeter, EX1 1JJ

    Telephone

    0870 6085531

    Exeter

    The Exe Valley is a long distance route for walkers exploring the length of this beautiful river valley.

  7. Add The Riviera Line to your Itinerary

    The Riviera Line

    Address

    From Exeter Central to Paignton, Various, Devon

    Various

    With regular trains seven days a week, the Riviera Line is great for all kinds of trips, whether its arriving at your holiday destination, shopping, exploring the countryside or connecting to different parts of the county.

  8. Add Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village to your Itinerary

    Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village

    Address

    Telephone

    +44 01626 832093

    Hound Tor is certainly worth a visit. It is reputed to be the inspiration for the Hound of the Baskervilles story and has often been used for location filming; a version of "Hound of the Baskervilles" was one of these.

  9. Add Bygones to your Itinerary

    Bygones

    Address

    Fore Street, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR

    Telephone

    01803 326108

    Torquay

    Wander back in time, starting towards the end of Queen Victoria’s reign. Visit our authentic life-size Victorian Street filled with all original items. See the Blacksmith hard at work making horseshoes.

  10. Add Newton Abbot Museum to your Itinerary

    Newton Abbot Museum

    Address

    Newton's Place, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1JQ

    Telephone

    +441626201121

    Newton Abbot

    AboutThe Museum

    Following our relocation in 2020 to Newton's Place, the larger space means we can bring many interesting and unusual objects out from the stores for the very first time.

    Exciting displays tell the stories of local people and…

  11. Add Exeter's Underground Passages to your Itinerary

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    Exeter's Underground Passages

    Address

    2 Paris Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1GA

    Telephone

    01392 665887

    Exeter

    The Passages were built to house the pipes that brought clean drinking water into medieval Exeter. A guided tour of Exeter's Underground Passages is a memorable event - narrow, dark, interesting and exciting.

  12. Add Exeter Medieval Trail to your Itinerary

    Exeter Medieval Trail

    Address

    Exeter Visitor Information & Tickets, Dix's Field, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1GF

    Telephone

    01392 665700

    Exeter

    Discover Exeter's medieval past, find out about many of Exeter's surviving gems and the events that helped to shape this period of Exeter's past.

  13. Add Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

    Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre

    Address

    ., Dawlish Warren, Devon

    Telephone

    +44 01626 863 980

    Dawlish Warren

    The Visitor Centre has a range of displays which tell you more about Dawlish Warren. A bird watching hide is situated about a mile north-east of the Visitor Centre.

  14. Add The City Wall Trail to your Itinerary

    The City Wall Trail

    Address

    Exeter, Devon

    Exeter

    A superb self-guided tour. Pick up a free leaflet from Exeter Visitor Information & Tickets & discover the history of Exeter's City Wall.

  15. Add Custom House Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

    Custom House Visitor Centre

    Address

    Exeter Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN

    Telephone

    01392 271611

    Exeter

    The Custom House Visitor Centre is in the centre of Exeter's historic quayside & occupies one of the most historic buildings on the waterfront.

  16. Add Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours to your Itinerary

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    Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours

    Address

    Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1BW

    Telephone

    01392 265203

    Exeter

    Find out more about the city’s turbulent history on a free guided walking tour with the Red Coat Guides, running daily throughout the year.

  17. Add Pom Stitch Tassel to your Itinerary

    Pom Stitch Tassel

    Address

    53 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AB

    Telephone

    07864009316

    Bovey Tracey

    Discover Pom Stitch Tassel, a charming children's shop and craft hub located in the heart of South Devon. Situated on Bovey Tracey's high street at 53 Fore Street, this shop is a treasure trove of creative gifts, DIY craft kits, and fun activities…

  18. Add The West Exe Trail to your Itinerary

    The West Exe Trail

    Address

    Tiverton, Devon

    Telephone

    01884 255827

    Tiverton

    The West Exe Trail is an historic walk celebrating Tiverton’s lace making and architectural heritage.

  19. Add Canonteign Falls to your Itinerary

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    Canonteign Falls

    Address

    Christow, Nr Exeter, Devon, EX6 7RH

    Telephone

    01647 252434

    Canonteign Falls where tranquillity meets adventure. The perfect day out for the whole family.

  20. Add Culm Valley Cloth Trail to your Itinerary

    Culm Valley Cloth Trail

    Address

    Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1DJ

    Cullompton

    The river Culm flows from the Blackdown Hills into the Exe and out to sea through the ports of Exeter and Topsham. There is a long history of cloth and clothing production in settlements and mills using water power along the Culm, with some exports…

  21. Add Jurassic Discovery to your Itinerary

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    Jurassic Discovery

    Address

    The Underfleet, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2WD

    Seaton

    Discover the prehistoric wonders at Jurassic Discovery, nestled in the heart of Seaton, East Devon, your gateway to the Jurassic Coast. This family-friendly attraction brings history to life with its immersive exhibition, featuring stunning,…

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Countryside Near Sidmouth

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Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

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Powderham Castle

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Exmouth Marina

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Cullompton War Memorial

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

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Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

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Countryside around Cullompton

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Honiton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

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Ashburton

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Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe Estuary

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The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

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Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

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Newton Abbot

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Foss Street Dartmouth

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Coast Path near Slapton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

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Stover Country Park

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

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Exeter Cathedral Close

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Totnes - River Dart

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Crediton

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

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Bovey Tracey Church

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River Otter near Honiton

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Wembury Beach

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Exmouth

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Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

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Berry Head

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Kingswear

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Honiton

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Charles Church Plymouth

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Dittisham

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Haldon Forest

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Exeter Roman Walls

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Dawlish Brook

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Tiverton

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Sidmouth Beach

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Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

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Countryside near Honiton

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Ashburton

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Totnes - River Dart

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Sharpham

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Dawlish Beach

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Exmouth Beach

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Woodbury Common

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Sailing on the River Dart

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Shopping in Dartmouth

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Kingsbridge

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Haytor

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Newton Abbot

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Countryside around Crediton

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Surfers at Bantham Beach

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Thurlestone Beach

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Dawlish Warren

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Ashburton

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Countryside around Tiverton

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Boats near Kingsbridge

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Beer Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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Totnes Guildhall

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Exeter Cathedral

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Dawlish Beach

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Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

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Ferry on the River Dart

Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Swimming Pool
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dawlish

Dawlish

kite flying
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Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

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Kaykaying on The River Teign

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Autum Leaves
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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Start Point

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

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Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

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Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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Exeter Quay

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

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Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

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Cockington

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Blackpool Sands

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Topsham

Topsham

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Salcombe

Salcombe

BBQ
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Torcross

Torcross

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Cullompton

Cullompton

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Devonshire Cream Tea
Tiverton

Tiverton

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Salcombe

Salcombe

Modbury

Modbury

High Ropes
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Totnes - River Dart

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Seaton Coast

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Dawlish Beach
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Barley field

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

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Topsham Estuary

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Hope Cove

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Dartmoor

Dartmoor

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Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

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Stoke Gabriel

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Shaldon

Shaldon

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Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Honiton

Honiton

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

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Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

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Exeter Quay

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Countryside around Bovey Tracey

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Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham

Topsham

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Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

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Mamhead view towards Exmouth

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Burgh Island

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

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Plymouth Hoe

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Granite Cross on Dartmoor

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Dartmoor

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Bickleigh

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Dawlish Warren

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Dartmoor

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The River Dart

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The Den, Teignmouth

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Surfer at Bantham

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Great Plantation

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Kingsbridge

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

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Topsham

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Wembury Rock Pools

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View of Beesands

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Salcombe

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Salcombe

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Slapton Sand Beach

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Paignton Pier

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

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Countryside around Tiverton

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Newton Abbot Town Quay

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Shaldon

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Blackpool Sands

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Countryside around Crediton

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Dartmeet

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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

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Salcombe

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Shaldon

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Dawlish Warren

Topsham

Topsham

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Dartmoor

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Topsham

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