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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.

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The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Travel Blog, South Devon
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Tickets
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Sharpham

Sharpham

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Start Point

Start Point

Autum Leaves
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Berry Head

Berry Head

Bluebells Honiton
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Kingswear

Kingswear

Shaldon
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Dog at Stover Country Park
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Frosty mornings
Shaldon

Shaldon

Concert
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Barley field

Barley field

Paintbrushes
BBQ
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish

Dawlish

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Torcross

Torcross

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Horseracing
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

The River Dart

The River Dart

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Golf
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Shaldon

Shaldon

Honiton

Honiton

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Free Events
River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dog on South Devon Beach
Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Cullompton

Cullompton

Colouring Pencils
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Exmouth

Exmouth

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Start Point

Start Point

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Food Festival
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Crediton

Crediton

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Ice Creams
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Pebbles
Dittisham

Dittisham

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Dartmoor
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Ashburton

Ashburton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Topsham

Topsham

Umbrellas
Country Lane
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Teignmouth
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blog in Flowers
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Vineyard
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Keyboard
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Fireworks
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Ashburton

Ashburton

Burger & Chips
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Modbury

Modbury

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

The River Dart

The River Dart

Salcombe

Salcombe

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Tiverton

Tiverton

Cake & Coffee
Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham

Topsham

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

People eating Cream Tea
Easter in South Devon
Swimming Pool
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Seaton

Seaton

Honiton

Honiton

Crediton

Crediton

Father's Day Events
Cake
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

camping overlooking the sea
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Pumpkins, Halloween
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Tiverton Countryside
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Seaton Wetlands
Love and Explore South Devon
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Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Rabbit
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Shaldon

Shaldon

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Roses
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Pen & Paper
Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Paintbrushes
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Ashburton High Street
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton

Cullompton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Crabs
Bovey Tracey High Street
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Dawlish Beach
Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Walking in the woods
kite flying
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

EV Charging in South Devon
Bovey Tracey High Street
Calendar
Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Sandridge Barton
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Pride in South Devon
Topsham

Topsham

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

High Ropes
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Honiton

Honiton

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Shaldon

Shaldon

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Topsham

Topsham

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Cockington

Cockington

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Salcombe

Salcombe

Family on beach
Haytor

Haytor

Salcombe

Salcombe

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Devonshire Cream Tea
Salcombe
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

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