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  1. 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.

  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 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  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 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.

  9. 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.…

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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…

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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…

  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 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,…

  20. 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.

  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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Kaykaying on The River Teign

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

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Shaldon

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Coastal Path near Beesands

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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

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The Den, Teignmouth

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Countryside Near Sidmouth

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Honiton

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Dawlish Warren

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Ferry on the River Dart

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Dawlish

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Countryside around Tiverton

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Dawlish Riviera Line

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Topsham

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Hope Cove

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Dawlish Seafront

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Stover Country Park

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Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

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Dawlish Beach

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Torquay Harbour

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Boat tour on the River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Seaton Wetlands
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View of Beesands

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

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Exeter High Street

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Totnes Fore Street

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

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Start Point

Salcombe
Topsham

Topsham

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Exmouth

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South Devon Railway

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Shaldon

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Beer Beach

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Dawlish Warren

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Cullompton

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Teignmouth Pier

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Kingswear

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Shopping in Dartmouth

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Blackpool Sands

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Ashburton

Ashburton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Shaldon

Shaldon

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Dog on South Devon Beach
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Crediton

Crediton

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Barley field

Barley field

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

The River Dart

The River Dart

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Boats near Kingsbridge

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

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Tiverton

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

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Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Roses
Ashburton

Ashburton

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

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Brixham Harbour

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

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Dartmeet

Dartmeet

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Salcombe

Salcombe

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Salcombe

Salcombe

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Ice Creams
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Honiton

Honiton

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Fireworks
Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Haytor

Haytor

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Torcross

Torcross

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

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Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Autum Leaves
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Calendar
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Crediton

Crediton

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Cullompton

Cullompton

Topsham

Topsham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe

Salcombe

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Sharpham

Sharpham

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

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Cockington

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Modbury

Modbury

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Wembury Beach

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Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Dawlish Beach
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Berry Head

Berry Head

Sandridge Barton
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Dittisham

Dittisham

Concert
Salcombe

Salcombe

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

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Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Seaton

Seaton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

People eating Cream Tea
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Start Point

Start Point

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Teignmouth
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Dartmoor
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Cake & Coffee
Salcombe

Salcombe

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

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kite flying
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

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Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

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Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Crabs
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Ashburton High Street
Devonshire Cream Tea
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Paintbrushes
Burger & Chips
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Pebbles
Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Bluebells Honiton
Bovey Tracey High Street
Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Topsham

Topsham

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Food Festival
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe

Salcombe

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Devonshire Cream Tea
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Tickets
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Country Lane
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

The River Dart

The River Dart

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

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Wembury Beach

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

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The Barbican, Plymouth

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Dartmoor

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

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Newton Abbot

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

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