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  1. 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.

  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 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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…

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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,…

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  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 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…

  15. 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.

  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 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.

  18. 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…

  19. 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…

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

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Countryside around Crediton

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Countryside around Bovey Tracey

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Beesands Coastal Path Sign

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Totnes - River Dart

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Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

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Teignmouth Town

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Totnes - River Dart

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Avon Dam

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Brixham Harbour

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The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Countryside near Honiton

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Boats near Kingsbridge

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Countryside around Cullompton

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Blackpool Sands

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Sailing on the River Dart

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Granite Cross on Dartmoor

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Wembury Beach

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Crediton

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Exmouth

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Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

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Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

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Cullompton War Memorial

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Exeter Cathedral

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

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Totnes - River Dart

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Budleigh Salterton Beach

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Exeter Princesshay

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

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Sharpham

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Powderham Castle

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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

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Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

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Totnes Castle

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

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Sherman Tank at Torcross

The River Dart

The River Dart

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Cullompton

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Shaldon

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

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Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shaldon

Shaldon

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The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

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Torquay Harbour

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Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

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Kingsbridge Estuary

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Slapton Sand Beach

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Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

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Topsham

Topsham

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

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Great Plantation

Ashburton

Ashburton

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Dartmouth Castle

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Slapton Sand Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

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Wembury Beach

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

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Exe Estuary Trail

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Topsham

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Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Haytor

Haytor

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

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Kingsbridge

Seaton Wetlands
Honiton

Honiton

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Totnes Fore Street

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

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Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

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Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Dartmoor

Dartmoor

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Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Seaton

Seaton

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Charles Church Plymouth

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River Otter near Honiton

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Mamhead view towards Exmouth

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Start Point

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Shaldon

Shaldon

Sandridge Barton
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Rock Pooling at Wembury
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Ashburton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Shaldon

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Kingsbridge

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

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Surfer at Bantham

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Countryside around Cullompton

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Totnes Market in Civic Square

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Tiverton

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Seaton Coastline

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Torcross

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Teignmouth Promenade

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

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Berry Head

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Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

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Exeter Roman Walls

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Exmouth Seafront

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Salcombe

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Seaton Beach

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The Den, Teignmouth

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Foss Street Dartmouth

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Countryside Near Sidmouth

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Teignmouth Seafront

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Boat tour on the River Dart

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Coastal Path near Beesands

Exeter Princesshay

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Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

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Seaton Beach

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Dawlish Riviera Line

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Dawlish

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Crediton

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Bigbury Beach

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Cullompton Church

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View of Beesands

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

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Dawlish Seafront

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Exmouth Beach

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Dawlish Warren

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

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Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

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Coast Path near Slapton

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