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  1. 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.

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. 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…

  6. 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.

  7. 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,…

  8. 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 …

  9. 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…

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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…

  13. 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.

  14. 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…

  15. 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.

  16. 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.…

  17. 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…

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Golf
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Start Point

Start Point

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Burger & Chips
Modbury

Modbury

kite flying
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Sandridge Barton
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Fireworks
People eating Cream Tea
Blog in Flowers
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Dawlish

Dawlish

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Pen & Paper
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Horseracing
Honiton

Honiton

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Ashburton High Street
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Sharpham

Sharpham

Teignmouth
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Barley field

Barley field

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Dog at Stover Country Park
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Vineyard
South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Family on beach
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

camping overlooking the sea
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Cullompton

Cullompton

Topsham

Topsham

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Colouring Pencils
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Umbrellas
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Pumpkins, Halloween
Walking in the woods
Topsham

Topsham

Honiton

Honiton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Devonshire Cream Tea
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Concert
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham

Topsham

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Bovey Tracey High Street
Travel Blog, South Devon
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Dartmoor
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Haytor

Haytor

The River Dart

The River Dart

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe

Salcombe

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Country Lane
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Tickets
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Seaton Wetlands
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

EV Charging in South Devon
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Calendar
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Cake
Crediton

Crediton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Bovey Tracey High Street
Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Shaldon

Shaldon

Swimming Pool
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Ice Creams
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Cockington

Cockington

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Shaldon
Keyboard
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Tiverton

Tiverton

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Ashburton

Ashburton

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Frosty mornings
Exmouth

Exmouth

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Shaldon

Shaldon

High Ropes
Salcombe

Salcombe

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Berry Head

Berry Head

Salcombe

Salcombe

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Paintbrushes
Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

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Torcross

Torcross

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

BBQ
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Tiverton Countryside
Start Point

Start Point

Ashburton

Ashburton

Paintbrushes
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Food Festival
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Crediton

Crediton

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Seaton

Seaton

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Crabs
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Beach
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Roses
Pebbles
Topsham

Topsham

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Ashburton

Ashburton

Free Events
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Bluebells Honiton
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Rabbit
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Dittisham

Dittisham

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Easter in South Devon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Father's Day Events
Cullompton

Cullompton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dog on South Devon Beach
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Kingswear

Kingswear

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Pride in South Devon
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Honiton

Honiton

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

The River Dart

The River Dart

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Salcombe
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Cake & Coffee
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Autum Leaves
Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

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