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  1. 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.

  2. 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.…

  3. 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.

  4. 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 …

  5. 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.

  6. 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…

  7. 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…

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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…

  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 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…

  13. 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.

  14. 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…

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 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…

  18. 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,…

  19. 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…

  20. 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…

  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.

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Topsham

Topsham

kite flying
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Devonshire Cream Tea
Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Crediton

Crediton

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Start Point

Start Point

Salcombe

Salcombe

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

People eating Cream Tea
Salcombe

Salcombe

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Crediton

Crediton

High Ropes
Seaton Wetlands
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Pumpkins, Halloween
Modbury

Modbury

Dog at Stover Country Park
Rock Pooling at Wembury
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Tickets
Pride in South Devon
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Dawlish

Dawlish

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Ice Creams
Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Cullompton

Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Barley field

Barley field

Honiton

Honiton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Calendar
Walking in the woods
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Honiton

Honiton

Burger & Chips
Roses
Autum Leaves
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Crabs
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Dawlish Beach
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Torcross

Torcross

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Salcombe
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Paintbrushes
Family on beach
Shaldon
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Shaldon

Shaldon

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Frosty mornings
Topsham

Topsham

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

The River Dart

The River Dart

Father's Day Events
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Start Point

Start Point

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Pen & Paper
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Keyboard
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Vineyard
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ashburton

Ashburton

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Sharpham

Sharpham

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Cake & Coffee
Fireworks
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Ashburton

Ashburton

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Colouring Pencils
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Kingswear

Kingswear

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Pebbles
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Bovey Tracey High Street
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Umbrellas
Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Topsham

Topsham

Concert
The River Dart

The River Dart

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Seaton

Seaton

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Ashburton High Street
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Sandridge Barton
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Swimming Pool
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Bluebells Honiton
Shaldon

Shaldon

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Salcombe

Salcombe

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Honiton

Honiton

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Food Festival
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Cullompton

Cullompton

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Tiverton Countryside
Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Easter in South Devon
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

camping overlooking the sea
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exmouth

Exmouth

Teignmouth
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Cake
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
BBQ
Salcombe

Salcombe

Haytor

Haytor

Paintbrushes
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Cockington

Cockington

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Berry Head

Berry Head

Topsham

Topsham

Country Lane
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dog on South Devon Beach
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Bovey Tracey High Street
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Dartmoor
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Golf
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Travel Blog, South Devon
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Free Events
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Devonshire Cream Tea
Tiverton

Tiverton

Blog in Flowers
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

EV Charging in South Devon
Topsham

Topsham

Love and Explore South Devon
#LoveSouthDevon #ExploreSouthDevon
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Dittisham

Dittisham

Shaldon

Shaldon

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Rabbit
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Horseracing
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

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