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  1. 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…

  2. 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.

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. 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…

  6. Add World of Country Life to your Itinerary

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    World of Country Life

    Address

    Sandy Bay, Westdown Lane, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BY

    Telephone

    01395 274533

    Exmouth

    World of Country Life is over 30 acres of fun for the whole family whatever the weather

  7. 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…

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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…

  11. Add Coleton Fishacre House & Garden to your Itinerary

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    Coleton Fishacre House & Garden

    Address

    Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EQ

    Telephone

    01803 842382

    Dartmouth

    At the country home of the D'Oyly Carte family you can travel back in time to the Jazz Age. This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style in the late 1920’s and is imbued with Art Deco elegance.

  12. Add The East Devon Way to your Itinerary

    The East Devon Way

    Address

    East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, East Devon, Devon

    East Devon

    The East Devon Way links together footpaths & quiet country lanes to create routes through undulating country to link Exmouth & Lyme Regis.

  13. 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…

  14. 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.…

  15. Add Teignbridge War Memorial Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Teignbridge War Memorial Heritage Trail

    Address

    Across Teignbridge, Devon

    Historic England commenced a thematic listing of World War 1 memorials to commemorate the human loss and 100 year anniversary of the First World War.  The memorials also often included inscriptions from World War II and other battles, and is…

  16. Add Teign Heritage, Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum to your Itinerary

    Teign Heritage, Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum

    Address

    Teign Heritage, 29 French Street, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8ST

    Telephone

    01626 777041

    Teignmouth

    Teignmouth's landmark building contains a range of interesting exhibits in two wonderful new permanent galleries, which have been carefully designed to appeal to both adults and children.

  17. 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…

  18. 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 …

  19. 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.

  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 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.

Ashburton

Ashburton

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

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Sandridge Barton
Salcombe

Salcombe

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

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Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Seaton Wetlands
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Shaldon

Shaldon

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Frosty mornings
Paintbrushes
Torcross

Torcross

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Topsham

Topsham

Ice Creams
BBQ
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

People eating Cream Tea
Cockington

Cockington

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Cullompton

Cullompton

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Pebbles
Cake
Cullompton

Cullompton

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Colouring Pencils
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

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Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Honiton

Honiton

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Bovey Tracey High Street
Shaldon

Shaldon

Dittisham

Dittisham

Dog on South Devon Beach
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Ashburton

Ashburton

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Start Point

Start Point

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

kite flying
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

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Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Horseracing
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Shaldon

Shaldon

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Fireworks
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Modbury

Modbury

Concert
Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Honiton

Honiton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Vineyard
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Crabs
Roses
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Salcombe

Salcombe

Haytor

Haytor

Cake & Coffee
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Tiverton

Tiverton

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Crediton

Crediton

Bluebells Honiton
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Pen & Paper
Sharpham

Sharpham

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Pride in South Devon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Topsham

Topsham

Walking in the woods
The River Dart

The River Dart

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Dawlish Beach
Kingswear

Kingswear

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

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Swimming Pool
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Dawlish

Dawlish

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Tiverton

Tiverton

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Berry Head

Berry Head

Dartmoor
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Pumpkins, Halloween
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Devonshire Cream Tea
Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Tiverton Countryside
Crediton

Crediton

Honiton

Honiton

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Teignmouth
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Ashburton High Street
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Rock Pooling at Wembury
River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Calendar
Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Topsham

Topsham

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Family on beach
Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

camping overlooking the sea
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

The River Dart

The River Dart

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Salcombe

Salcombe

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham

Topsham

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Burger & Chips
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Devonshire Cream Tea
Start Point

Start Point

Tickets
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

High Ropes
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Seaton

Seaton

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Barley field

Barley field

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Rabbit
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Salcombe

Salcombe

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Food Festival
Free Events
Exmouth

Exmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Dog at Stover Country Park
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Keyboard
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Umbrellas
Shaldon

Shaldon

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Golf
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

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Shaldon
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Ashburton

Ashburton

Country Lane
Autum Leaves
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Father's Day Events
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

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