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  1. 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.

  2. 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…

  3. 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.

  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 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…

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  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

    AboutThe Museum

    Following our relocation in 2020 to Newton's Place, the larger space means we can bring many interesting and unusual objects out from the stores for the very first time.

    Exciting displays tell the stories of local people and…

  10. 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…

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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…

  16. 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.

  17. Add Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours to your Itinerary

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    Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours

    Address

    Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1BW

    Telephone

    01392 265203

    Exeter

    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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  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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Countryside around Crediton

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Seaton Beach

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Countryside around Cullompton

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The Boat Float, Dartmouth

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Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

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Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

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Countryside near Honiton

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Totnes - River Dart

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Charles Church Plymouth

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Mamhead view towards Exmouth

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Buckfastleigh

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Totnes Market in Civic Square

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The River Dart

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Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

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Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

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Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

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Dartmouth Castle

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Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

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Teignmouth Seafront

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Topsham

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Brixham Harbour

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Boats near Kingsbridge

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Seaton Coastline

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

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Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Cockington

Cockington

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Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

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Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Cullompton

Cullompton

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Horseracing
Swimming Pool
Ice Creams
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

BBQ
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Tickets
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Berry Head

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

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Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

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Bovey Tracey Church

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

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Totnes Castle

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Salcombe

Salcombe

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

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Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

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Kingsbridge

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

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Shopping in Dartmouth

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Honiton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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Dawlish Seafront

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Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Start Point

Start Point

The River Dart

The River Dart

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Tiverton

Tiverton

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Family on beach
Pen & Paper
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

High Ropes
Roses
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Dittisham

Dittisham

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Bovey Tracey High Street
Cake & Coffee
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

camping overlooking the sea
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Topsham

Topsham

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Honiton

Honiton

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

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Teignmouth Promenade

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Food Festival
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Ashburton

Ashburton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Seaton Wetlands
Dawlish

Dawlish

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Tiverton Countryside
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Totnes - River Dart

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Start Point

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Totnes - River Dart

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Salcombe

Avon Dam

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Torquay seafront

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Topsham

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Blackpool Sands

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Budleigh Salterton Beach

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Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

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Salcombe

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Kingsbridge

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

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Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

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Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

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Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

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Shaldon

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Hope Cove

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Dawlish Warren

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Ferry on the River Dart

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Kingsbridge

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Cullompton War Memorial

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

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