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  1. 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…

  2. 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…

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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…

  9. 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.

  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 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…

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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,…

  16. 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.

  17. 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.…

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  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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Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

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Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

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Surfer at Bantham

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Cullompton

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Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

The River Dart

The River Dart

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Shaldon

Shaldon

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

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River Otter near Honiton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Shaldon

Shaldon

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Shaldon
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Barley field

Dartmoor
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Shaldon

Shaldon

The River Dart

The River Dart

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Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Dog at Stover Country Park
Pride in South Devon
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Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Swimming Pool
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Burger & Chips
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

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Hope Cove

Hope Cove

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Family on beach
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Seaton Wetlands
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Honiton

Honiton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Keyboard
People eating Cream Tea
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Cockington

Cockington

Devonshire Cream Tea
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Topsham

Topsham

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Ashburton High Street
Tiverton

Tiverton

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Fireworks
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Topsham

Topsham

Paintbrushes
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Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

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Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Modbury

Modbury

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

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Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Cullompton

Cullompton

Start Point

Start Point

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Crabs
BBQ
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Haytor

Haytor

EV Charging in South Devon
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Kingswear

Kingswear

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Dawlish

Dawlish

Bovey Tracey High Street
Roses
Tickets
Crediton

Crediton

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Ashburton

Ashburton

Autum Leaves
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

High Ropes
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Start Point

Start Point

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

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Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Walking in the woods
Teignmouth
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Umbrellas
Food Festival
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Horseracing
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Tiverton Countryside
Easter in South Devon
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dittisham

Dittisham

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Vineyard
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Salcombe

Salcombe

Cake & Coffee
Topsham

Topsham

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Pumpkins, Halloween
Blog in Flowers
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Bluebells Honiton
Salcombe

Salcombe

Honiton

Honiton

Paintbrushes
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe

Salcombe

Honiton

Honiton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Devonshire Cream Tea
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Travel Blog, South Devon
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Exmouth

Exmouth

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Country Lane
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Dog on South Devon Beach
Concert
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Rabbit
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Beach
Ashburton

Ashburton

Seaton

Seaton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Cake
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Crediton

Crediton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Bovey Tracey High Street
Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Salcombe

Salcombe

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Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Torcross

Torcross

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Sharpham

Sharpham

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Berry Head

Berry Head

Salcombe
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Colouring Pencils
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

camping overlooking the sea
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Ashburton

Ashburton

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