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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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Teignmouth Seafront

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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Stoke Gabriel

Salcombe

Salcombe

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Bickleigh

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Ashburton

Ashburton

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

The River Dart

The River Dart

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Salcombe
Topsham

Topsham

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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Kingswear

Kingswear

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

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Dartmoor

Dartmoor

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Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

camping overlooking the sea
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Golf
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Ashburton High Street
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Seaton Wetlands
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Ashburton

Ashburton

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Seaton

Seaton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Autum Leaves
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Plymouth Hoe

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Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

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Dog at Stover Country Park
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

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EV Charging in South Devon
Free Events
Shaldon

Shaldon

People eating Cream Tea
Salcombe

Salcombe

Shaldon

Shaldon

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Honiton

Honiton

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

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Modbury

Modbury

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

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Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Pride in South Devon
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

BBQ
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Cockington

Cockington

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Paintbrushes
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Ice Creams
Salcombe

Salcombe

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Cullompton

Cullompton

The River Dart

The River Dart

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Rabbit
Barley field

Barley field

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Blog in Flowers
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Exmouth

Exmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Umbrellas
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Burger & Chips
Bovey Tracey High Street
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Cake & Coffee
Cullompton

Cullompton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Topsham

Topsham

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Devonshire Cream Tea
Tiverton

Tiverton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Honiton

Honiton

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Bluebells Honiton
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dittisham

Dittisham

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Colouring Pencils
Frosty mornings
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Dawlish

Dawlish

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Tiverton

Tiverton

Dawlish Beach
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Start Point

Start Point

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Topsham

Topsham

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Paintbrushes
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Easter in South Devon
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Calendar
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Salcombe

Salcombe

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Vineyard
Walking in the woods
Crediton

Crediton

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Family on beach
Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Teignmouth
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Sharpham

Sharpham

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Start Point

Start Point

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Roses
Salcombe

Salcombe

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Pumpkins, Halloween
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

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Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Crabs
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Bovey Tracey High Street
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Sandridge Barton
Fireworks
Dartmoor
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Berry Head

Berry Head

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Haytor

Haytor

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Swimming Pool
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Father's Day Events
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Cake
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Honiton

Honiton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Concert
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Food Festival
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Pebbles
Country Lane
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Torcross

Torcross

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Crediton

Crediton

Horseracing
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Devonshire Cream Tea
Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Topsham

Topsham

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

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