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  1. 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.

  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 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.

  5. 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.

  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 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 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.

  9. 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…

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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…

  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 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.

  16. 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.

  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 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.

  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 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…

  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…

Modbury

Modbury

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Concert
Ice Creams
Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

People eating Cream Tea
Burger & Chips
Dog on South Devon Beach
Frosty mornings
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Shaldon
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Pumpkins, Halloween
Vineyard
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Devonshire Cream Tea
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Pen & Paper
The River Dart

The River Dart

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Crediton

Crediton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dittisham

Dittisham

Pebbles
Torcross

Torcross

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

High Ropes
Travel Blog, South Devon
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Country Lane
Autum Leaves
Roses
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Easter in South Devon
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Berry Head

Berry Head

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Topsham

Topsham

Bovey Tracey High Street
River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Sharpham

Sharpham

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Bluebells Honiton
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Umbrellas
Tiverton Countryside
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Golf
Tiverton

Tiverton

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Ashburton

Ashburton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Seaton

Seaton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Start Point

Start Point

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Dawlish Beach
Salcombe

Salcombe

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Ashburton

Ashburton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Cullompton

Cullompton

Colouring Pencils
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Free Events
Walking in the woods
Topsham

Topsham

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Salcombe

Salcombe

Paintbrushes
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Crabs
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Devonshire Cream Tea
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Blog in Flowers
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Exmouth

Exmouth

Cake
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Tiverton

Tiverton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

EV Charging in South Devon
Salcombe
kite flying
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Fireworks
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Ashburton High Street
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Keyboard
South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bovey Tracey High Street
Family on beach
Ashburton

Ashburton

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Haytor

Haytor

Honiton

Honiton

The River Dart

The River Dart

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Cullompton

Cullompton

Cockington

Cockington

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Dog at Stover Country Park
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Shaldon

Shaldon

Cake & Coffee
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Dawlish

Dawlish

Kingswear

Kingswear

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Pride in South Devon
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth
Topsham

Topsham

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dartmoor
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Start Point

Start Point

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Tickets
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Honiton

Honiton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Honiton

Honiton

Swimming Pool
Crediton

Crediton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Calendar
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Father's Day Events
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

BBQ
camping overlooking the sea
Food Festival
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Welcome Family Holiday Park
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Shaldon

Shaldon

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Rabbit
Seaton Wetlands
Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Sandridge Barton
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Paintbrushes
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Love and Explore South Devon
#LoveSouthDevon #ExploreSouthDevon
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Barley field

Barley field

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Topsham

Topsham

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Horseracing
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

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