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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 around Ashburton

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Dawlish Beach

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The Barbican, Plymouth

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Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

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Topsham

Hope Cove

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Totnes - River Dart

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Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Salcombe Estuary

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Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

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Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Ashburton

Ashburton

Topsham

Topsham

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Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Torquay Harbour

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Countryside around Crediton

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Salcombe Lifeboat

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Crediton

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The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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Countryside around Cullompton

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

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Ashburton

The River Dart

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Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

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Dawlish Warren

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Burgh Island

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

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Dawlish Seafront

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

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Salcombe

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Tiverton

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

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Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

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Kaykaying on The River Teign

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Exeter Quay

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Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Warren

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Boat tour on the River Dart

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

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Dittisham

Tiverton

Tiverton

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Stoke Gabriel

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Dartmoor

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Boats near Kingsbridge

Modbury

Modbury

Cockington

Cockington

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River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
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Dawlish Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

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Ashburton

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Shaldon

Shaldon

Haytor

Haytor

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Seaton Coastline

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Bigbury Beach

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Stover Country Park

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Dartmouth

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Seaton

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Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Honiton

Honiton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Shaldon

Shaldon

Cullompton

Cullompton

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exmouth

Exmouth

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Crediton

Dartmoor

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Surfers at Bantham Beach

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The Den, Teignmouth

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Start Point

Start Point

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Sharpham

Sharpham

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Honiton

Honiton

Torcross

Torcross

EV Charging in South Devon
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Berry Head

Berry Head

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

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Honiton

Honiton

camping overlooking the sea
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Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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Totnes Market in Civic Square

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Salcombe

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Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

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Totnes Guildhall

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Topsham

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Newton Abbot

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Totnes Fore Street

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

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Exeter Cathedral Close

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Stover Country Park

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

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Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

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Blackpool Sands

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Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

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Country Lane
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

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Devonshire Cream Tea
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Kingsbridge

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Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

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Blackpool Sands

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Hope Cove

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Bovey Tracey Church

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Teignmouth Pier

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Start Point

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Buckfastleigh

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Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Shaldon

Shaldon

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

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Exeter High Street

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Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

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Sherman Tank at Torcross

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

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Foss Street Dartmouth

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Thurlestone Beach

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Dawlish Riviera Line

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