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  1. Add The Newcomen Engine to your Itinerary

    The Newcomen Engine

    Address

    The Engine House, Mayors Avenue, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9YY

    Telephone

    01803 834224

    Dartmouth

    The Newcomen Engine House, attached to Dartmouth Visitor Centre , houses one of the few surviving 'Atmospheric Engines'. Built in 1720 to Thomas Newcomen's original design, this is the oldest preserved steam engine in the …

  2. Add Dartmouth Castle to your Itinerary

    Dartmouth Castle

    Address

    Castle Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0JN

    Telephone

    01803 834445

    Dartmouth

    Surrounded by sparkling waters, Dartmouth is one of the most beautifully located fortresses in England. For over 600 years, the castle has guarded the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth.

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. Add Berry Pomeroy Castle to your Itinerary

    Berry Pomeroy Castle

    Address

    Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6LJ

    Telephone

    01803 866618

    Totnes

    Tucked away in a deep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.

  6. St Andrew's Church, Moretonhampstead

    Address

    Fore St,, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8NN

    Telephone

    01647 440424

    Moretonhampstead

    St Andrew's Church is a Grade I listed Parish Church in Moretonhampstead, in the heart of Dartmoor National Park.

  7. Add Start Point Lighthouse to your Itinerary

    Start Point Lighthouse

    Address

    Start Point, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2ET

    Telephone

    01803 7701802

    Kingsbridge

    Visit Start Point and the Start Point Lighthouse - one of South Devon's most beautiful coastal walks along the South West Coast Path.

  8. Add Treasure Trails in South Devon to your Itinerary

    Treasure Trails in South Devon

    Address

    Various locations throughout South Devon

    Telephone

    01872 263692

    Turn a regular day out into a full-blown adventure!

    For young detectives and adults who never grew up. Treasure Trails are a captivating challenge that combines mind-twisting clues and fascinating stories for anyone with a sense of adventure.…

  9. Add Orcombe Point to your Itinerary

    Orcombe Point

    Address

    Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2DH

    Exmouth

    Orcombe Point is the most westerly point of the Jurassic Coast, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Discover the Geoneedle, a landmark representing 180 million years of the Earth's history with Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous rock and take in the…

  10. 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.

  11. 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…

  12. Add Dartmoor National Park to your Itinerary

    Dartmoor National Park

    Address

    High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6QF

    Telephone

    01822 890414

    Yelverton

    Dartmoor National Park is one of the last great wildernesses in the UK with an inspirational landscape of heatherclad moors and rugged tors.

  13. Add National Trust A La Ronde to your Itinerary

    National Trust A La Ronde

    Address

    Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BD

    Telephone

    01548 842893

    Exmouth

    As seen on BBC's Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, a characterful 16-sided house and grounds with views of the Exe estuary, built in 1796 by cousins Jane & Mary Parminter. Filled with curious mementoes of their Grand Tour travels, and…

  14. 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…

  15. 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…

  16. Add Totnes Castle to your Itinerary

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    Totnes Castle

    Address

    Castle Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NU

    Telephone

    01803 864406

    Totnes

    The English Heritage castle is the focal point of the town, standing as a legacy to the once powerful Normans. It's one of the best surviving early motte and bailey castles, the moat is now filled with cottages and gardens in the town.

  17. 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…

  18. 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…

  19. Add China Blue to your Itinerary

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    China Blue

    Address

    Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR

    Telephone

    01803 860908

    Totnes

    We are a one-of-a-kind destination store for those seeking a unique, curated mix of shopping, creativity and eating! We offer fun and inclusive, indoor activities the whole family can enjoy.

    We offer a whole host of services throughout our business…

  20. Add House of Marbles to your Itinerary

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    House of Marbles

    Address

    The Old Pottery, Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9DS

    Telephone

    01626 835285

    Bovey Tracey

    House of Marbles is a unique attraction located in Bovey Tracey, the 'Gateway to the Moors'. Free entry, free parking & dogs are welcome. You will find a large gift shop with a variety of interesting goodies, fully licensed daytime restaurant,…

  21. 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…

Autum Leaves
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

EV Charging in South Devon
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Colouring Pencils
Love and Explore South Devon
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Start Point

Start Point

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Blog in Flowers
The River Dart

The River Dart

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Walking in the woods
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Tickets
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Sharpham

Sharpham

Ashburton High Street
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Shaldon

Shaldon

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

camping overlooking the sea
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Swimming Pool
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Sandridge Barton
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Haytor

Haytor

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Pebbles
Crabs
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Devonshire Cream Tea
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Frosty mornings
Cullompton

Cullompton

Horseracing
Food Festival
Ashburton

Ashburton

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Fireworks
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Concert
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Tiverton

Tiverton

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Tiverton

Tiverton

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Rabbit
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dog at Stover Country Park
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Ashburton

Ashburton

Kingswear

Kingswear

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Ashburton

Ashburton

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Barley field

Barley field

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Keyboard
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Shaldon
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Family on beach
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Salcombe
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Devonshire Cream Tea
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Travel Blog, South Devon
Pumpkins, Halloween
Tiverton Countryside
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Roses
Pen & Paper
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

kite flying
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Honiton

Honiton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Golf
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Paintbrushes
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

The River Dart

The River Dart

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Ice Creams
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Topsham

Topsham

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Bovey Tracey High Street
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Pride in South Devon
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Cake
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Free Events
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Teignmouth
River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Shaldon

Shaldon

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Burger & Chips
Bovey Tracey High Street
Honiton

Honiton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Torcross

Torcross

Dawlish Beach
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Umbrellas
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Topsham

Topsham

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Honiton

Honiton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Salcombe

Salcombe

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Topsham

Topsham

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Dog on South Devon Beach
Cake & Coffee
High Ropes
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Start Point

Start Point

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Crediton

Crediton

Dartmoor
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Salcombe

Salcombe

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Bluebells Honiton
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Cockington

Cockington

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Salcombe

Salcombe

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

BBQ
Rock Pooling at Wembury
Berry Head

Berry Head

Seaton

Seaton

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Father's Day Events
Topsham

Topsham

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Easter in South Devon
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Country Lane
Calendar
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Cullompton

Cullompton

Modbury

Modbury

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Crediton

Crediton

Dawlish

Dawlish

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Paintbrushes
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Shaldon

Shaldon

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Vineyard
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Exmouth

Exmouth

Seaton Wetlands
People eating Cream Tea
Dittisham

Dittisham

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