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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 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  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 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.

  9. 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…

  10. 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.

  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. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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,…

  15. 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.

  16. 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…

  17. 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…

  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 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.

  20. 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.

  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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View of Beesands

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

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Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

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Slapton Ley

Salcombe Estuary

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shaldon

Shaldon

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Food Festival
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Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

The River Dart

The River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Dartmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

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Salcombe

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Beer Beach

Beer Beach

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The Den, Teignmouth

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Seaton

Seaton

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Cullompton

Cullompton

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Burger & Chips
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Ashburton

Ashburton

Country Lane
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Pride in South Devon
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Sharpham

Sharpham

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Roses
Tiverton

Tiverton

Honiton

Honiton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Golf
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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Shaldon

Shaldon

Sandridge Barton
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Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

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Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Topsham

Topsham

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shaldon

Shaldon

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

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Dog at Stover Country Park
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Exmouth

Exmouth

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dog on South Devon Beach
Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Tiverton

Tiverton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Devonshire Cream Tea
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Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Ice Creams
Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Autum Leaves
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Salcombe

Salcombe

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Topsham

Topsham

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Berry Head

Berry Head

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
The River Dart

The River Dart

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Topsham

Topsham

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Salcombe

Salcombe

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Pebbles
Easter in South Devon
The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Fireworks
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Seaton Wetlands
Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Modbury

Modbury

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Torcross

Torcross

Start Point

Start Point

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Free Events
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

People eating Cream Tea
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Shaldon

Shaldon

Calendar
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Bluebells Honiton
Vineyard
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Cullompton

Cullompton

BBQ
Bovey Tracey High Street
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Cake
Colouring Pencils
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Teignmouth
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Crabs
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Kingswear

Kingswear

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

High Ropes
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Walking in the woods
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Dartmoor
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Paintbrushes
Paintbrushes
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Blog in Flowers
Shaldon
Umbrellas
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dittisham

Dittisham

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Pen & Paper
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish

Dawlish

Bovey Tracey High Street
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

camping overlooking the sea
EV Charging in South Devon
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Pumpkins, Halloween
kite flying
Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Crediton

Crediton

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Barley field

Barley field

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Tiverton Countryside
Frosty mornings
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Honiton

Honiton

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Salcombe
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Start Point

Start Point

Cockington

Cockington

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

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Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Family on beach
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Honiton

Honiton

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Crediton

Crediton

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