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  1. Add Exeter's Underground Passages to your Itinerary

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    Exeter's Underground Passages

    Address

    2 Paris Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1GA

    Telephone

    01392 665887

    Exeter

    The Passages were built to house the pipes that brought clean drinking water into medieval Exeter. A guided tour of Exeter's Underground Passages is a memorable event - narrow, dark, interesting and exciting.

  2. Add Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

    Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre

    Address

    ., Dawlish Warren, Devon

    Telephone

    +44 01626 863 980

    Dawlish Warren

    The Visitor Centre has a range of displays which tell you more about Dawlish Warren. A bird watching hide is situated about a mile north-east of the Visitor Centre.

  3. 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.

  4. Add Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village to your Itinerary

    Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village

    Address

    Telephone

    +44 01626 832093

    Hound Tor is certainly worth a visit. It is reputed to be the inspiration for the Hound of the Baskervilles story and has often been used for location filming; a version of "Hound of the Baskervilles" was one of these.

  5. Add MAKE Southwest to your Itinerary

    MAKE Southwest

    Address

    Riverside Mill, Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AF

    Telephone

    01626 832223

    Bovey Tracey

    MAKE Southwest is an acclaimed exhibition space for contemporary craft and design as well as a leading charity for craft education.

  6. Add Pom Stitch Tassel to your Itinerary

    Pom Stitch Tassel

    Address

    53 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AB

    Telephone

    07864009316

    Bovey Tracey

    Discover Pom Stitch Tassel, a charming children's shop and craft hub located in the heart of South Devon. Situated on Bovey Tracey's high street at 53 Fore Street, this shop is a treasure trove of creative gifts, DIY craft kits, and fun activities…

  7. Add The West Exe Trail to your Itinerary

    The West Exe Trail

    Address

    Tiverton, Devon

    Telephone

    01884 255827

    Tiverton

    The West Exe Trail is an historic walk celebrating Tiverton’s lace making and architectural heritage.

  8. 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…

  9. Add Newton Abbot Museum to your Itinerary

    Newton Abbot Museum

    Address

    Newton's Place, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1JQ

    Telephone

    +441626201121

    Newton Abbot

    Bringing History to Life Our exhibits will lead you back in time to discover what the Romans left in Highweek, reveal how our World War II allies formed ‘Little Poland’ in Stover and find out how rats ruined Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s grand plans.…

  10. Add The Exe Valley Way to your Itinerary

    The Exe Valley Way

    Address

    Exeter, EX1 1JJ

    Telephone

    0870 6085531

    Exeter

    The Exe Valley is a long distance route for walkers exploring the length of this beautiful river valley.

  11. Add The City Wall Trail to your Itinerary

    The City Wall Trail

    Address

    Exeter, Devon

    Exeter

    A superb self-guided tour. Pick up a free leaflet from Exeter Visitor Information & Tickets & discover the history of Exeter's City Wall.

  12. 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…

  13. Add Bygones to your Itinerary

    Bygones

    Address

    Fore Street, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR

    Telephone

    01803 326108

    Torquay

    Wander back in time, starting towards the end of Queen Victoria’s reign. Visit our authentic life-size Victorian Street filled with all original items. See the Blacksmith hard at work making horseshoes.

  14. Add Canonteign Falls to your Itinerary

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    Canonteign Falls

    Address

    Christow, Nr Exeter, Devon, EX6 7RH

    Telephone

    01647 252434

    Canonteign Falls where tranquillity meets adventure. The perfect day out for the whole family.

  15. Add Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours to your Itinerary

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    Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours

    Address

    Telephone

    01392 265866

    Find out more about the city’s turbulent history on a free guided walking tour with the Red Coat Guides, running daily throughout the year.

  16. The Tarka Line

    Address

    Devon

    Telephone

    01752 233094

    The Tarka Line runs for 39 miles (60 minutes) between the city of Exeter and the ancient market town of Barnstaple.

  17. 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.

  18. Add The Riviera Line to your Itinerary

    The Riviera Line

    Address

    From Exeter Central to Paignton, Various, Devon

    Various

    With regular trains seven days a week, the Riviera Line is great for all kinds of trips, whether its arriving at your holiday destination, shopping, exploring the countryside or connecting to different parts of the county.

  19. Add Culm Valley Cloth Trail to your Itinerary

    Culm Valley Cloth Trail

    Address

    Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1DJ

    Cullompton

    The river Culm flows from the Blackdown Hills into the Exe and out to sea through the ports of Exeter and Topsham. There is a long history of cloth and clothing production in settlements and mills using water power along the Culm, with some exports…

  20. Add Jurassic Discovery to your Itinerary

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    Jurassic Discovery

    Address

    The Underfleet, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2WD

    Seaton

    Discover the prehistoric wonders at Jurassic Discovery, nestled in the heart of Seaton, East Devon, your gateway to the Jurassic Coast. This family-friendly attraction brings history to life with its immersive exhibition, featuring stunning,…

  21. Add The Brunel Trail to your Itinerary

    The Brunel Trail

    Address

    Dawlish, EX7 9NF

    Dawlish

    The Brunel Trail is a series of six interpretation boards at historical, geological or socially significant sites along the coast path between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren.

    The boards are placed at about ten to fifteen minute intervals…

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Salcombe Estuary

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Exeter Quay

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Dartmoor

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Exeter Princesshay

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Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Dartmoor

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Exeter Princesshay

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Exe Estuary

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Slapton Ley

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Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

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Coast Path near Slapton

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Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

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Dartmouth Castle

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Shaldon

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Honiton

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Charles Church Plymouth

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Exeter High Street

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Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

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Countryside around Tiverton

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Burgh Island

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Surfer at Bantham

kite flying
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The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Salcombe

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Countryside near Sidmouth

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Tiverton

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
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Newton Abbot Town Quay

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Countryside Near Sidmouth

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Torquay seafront

Cockington

Cockington

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

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Countryside around Crediton

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Seaton Coastline

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Bigbury Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

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Stover Country Park

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Kingsbridge

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Teignmouth Beach

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View of Beesands

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Salcombe

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Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

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Exmouth Marina

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Cullompton

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Wembury Beach

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Mamhead view towards Exmouth

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Topsham Estuary

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Totnes - River Dart

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Kingsbridge

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Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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Countryside around Cullompton

Devonshire Cream Tea
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Teignmouth Beach

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

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Blackpool Sands

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Dawlish Beach
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Totnes Market in Civic Square

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Totnes Fore Street

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Teignmouth Town

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Beer Beach

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Barley field

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Newton Abbot

Torcross

Torcross

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

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River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

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Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

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Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Topsham

Topsham

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

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Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

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Shaldon

Shaldon

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

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Topsham

Topsham

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Ferry on the River Dart

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Countryside around Cullompton

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Honiton

Honiton

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Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

The River Dart

The River Dart

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Budleigh Salterton Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

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Teignmouth

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Wembury Rock Pools

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Stoke Gabriel

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Hope Cove

Hope Cove

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Topsham

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Countryside around Tiverton

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

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Dawlish Warren

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Slapton Sand Beach

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Berry Head

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The Barbican, Plymouth

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Countryside around Ashburton

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Paignton Pier

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Thurlestone Rock

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Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

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Shopping in Dartmouth

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Beesands Coastal Path Sign

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Countryside around Crediton

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Salcombe Lifeboat

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

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