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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 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…

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  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 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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…

  13. Add Tiverton Merchants' Trail to your Itinerary

    Tiverton Merchants' Trail

    Address

    Tiverton, Devon

    Telephone

    01884 255827

    Tiverton

    In its heyday (1500-1750), Tiverton was famous for the manufacture of woollen cloth. Thousands found work and merchants grew rich. The Merchants Trail can be followed around the town of today.

  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. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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…

  18. Add Custom House Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

    Custom House Visitor Centre

    Address

    Exeter Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN

    Telephone

    01392 271611

    Exeter

    The Custom House Visitor Centre is in the centre of Exeter's historic quayside & occupies one of the most historic buildings on the waterfront.

  19. 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,…

  20. 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.

  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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Mamhead view towards Exmouth

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Countryside Near Sidmouth

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Countryside around Tiverton

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Totnes - River Dart

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Countryside around Crediton

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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South Devon Railway

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Totnes - River Dart

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Salcombe Estuary

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Kaykaying on The River Teign

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Shaldon

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Totnes - River Dart

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Crediton

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Boats near Kingsbridge

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Teignmouth Town

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Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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Seaton Coastline

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Ashburton

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Slapton Sand Beach

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Exmouth Beach

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Powderham Castle

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Bickleigh

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Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

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Honiton

Honiton

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Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

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Shaldon

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The Den, Teignmouth

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Budleigh Salterton Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Modbury

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Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Topsham

Topsham

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Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

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Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

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Exeter Princesshay

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Seaton Beach

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Totnes Fore Street

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Cullompton

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Blackpool Sands

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Topsham

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Torquay Harbour

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

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Salcombe

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Topsham

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Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

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View of Beesands

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River Otter near Honiton

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Teignmouth Pier

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Dawlish Brook

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

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The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Sherman Tank at Torcross

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Dartmoor

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Salcombe

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Hope Cove

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Countryside around Tiverton

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Dawlish Beach

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Honiton

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Burgh Island

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Dawlish

Dawlish

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Crediton

Crediton

Cake
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

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Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Berry Head

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Torquay seafront

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Kingsbridge

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Topsham

Topsham

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Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

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Beer Beach

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

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Cullompton

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dittisham

Dittisham

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

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Surfers at Bantham Beach

Start Point

Start Point

Salcombe

Salcombe

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Swimming Pool
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

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Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Keyboard
Shaldon

Shaldon

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Ashburton High Street
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Pumpkins, Halloween
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Devonshire Cream Tea
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Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

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Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Ice Creams
Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Shaldon
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

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Countryside near Honiton

Seaton Wetlands
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Seaton

Seaton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

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Surfer at Bantham

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Dawlish Beach
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

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Newton Abbot

Burger & Chips
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Topsham

Topsham

Honiton

Honiton

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Dartmoor

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Paintbrushes
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

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Countryside near Sidmouth

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Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

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Totnes Market in Civic Square

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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Tiverton

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Exeter Princesshay

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Ferry on the River Dart

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

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Dartmeet

Dartmeet

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Dawlish Beach

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

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Start Point

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Granite Cross on Dartmoor

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Dartmoor

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Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

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Torcross

Cockington

Cockington

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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Paintbrushes
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Sandridge Barton
Shaldon

Shaldon

The River Dart

The River Dart

Food Festival
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Sharpham

Sharpham

Bluebells Honiton
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

camping overlooking the sea
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Cullompton Church

Fireworks
Devonshire Cream Tea
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

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Great Plantation

Dartmoor
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

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Slapton Ley

Ashburton

Ashburton

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Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

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Totnes Guildhall

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

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Seaton Beach

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