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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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Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Countryside around Crediton

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Dawlish Warren

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Coast Path near Slapton

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Dawlish Seafront

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

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Blackpool Sands

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Wembury Rock Pools

Exeter Quay

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Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Cullompton

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Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Burgh Island

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Autum Leaves
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

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Kingsbridge

Honiton

Honiton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Devonshire Cream Tea
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Dawlish Beach

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Shaldon

Ashburton

Ashburton

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Dartmoor
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Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Ferry on the River Dart

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Slapton Sand Beach

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Tiverton

Welcome Family Holiday Park
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Dawlish

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Bickleigh

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

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Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

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Start Point

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Dartmoor

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Stover Country Park

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Kingsbridge Estuary

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Surfer at Bantham

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Topsham

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Modbury

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Exe Estuary Trail

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Cockington

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Totnes Market in Civic Square

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Torquay seafront

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Torquay Harbour

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

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Topsham

Topsham

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

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Torcross

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

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Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

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Salcombe

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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Shaldon

Shaldon

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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Seaton Wetlands
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

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Sharpham

Horseracing
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Dawlish Beach
Shaldon
The River Dart

The River Dart

Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

kite flying
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Ashburton

Ashburton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Tiverton

Tiverton

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Honiton

Honiton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

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The Den, Teignmouth

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Crediton

Crediton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Seaton

Seaton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Swimming Pool
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Ice Creams
Salcombe

Salcombe

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Kingswear

Kingswear

Tickets
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Cake
High Ropes
Concert
Start Point

Start Point

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Bluebells Honiton
Walking in the woods
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

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Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Salcombe

Salcombe

Fireworks
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Salcombe

Salcombe

Cullompton

Cullompton

Food Festival
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Haytor

Haytor

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

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Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Berry Head

Berry Head

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Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Keyboard
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Totnes - River Dart

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Umbrellas
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

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Totnes Castle

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Dittisham

Dittisham

Exmouth

Exmouth

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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Honiton

Honiton

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Crediton

Crediton

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

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Shaldon

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Blog in Flowers
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

The River Dart

The River Dart

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

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Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Pen & Paper
Paintbrushes
Crabs
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Frosty mornings
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

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Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

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Shaldon

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Sandridge Barton
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

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Exeter Quay

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