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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 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.

  3. 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…

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  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 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.

  8. 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.

  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 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…

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  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 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.

  15. 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…

  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 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.…

  20. 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,…

  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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Countryside around Crediton

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Countryside near Honiton

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Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

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Countryside around Crediton

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Teignmouth Promenade

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Crediton

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Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

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Newton Abbot

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Teignmouth Town

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

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Countryside around Tiverton

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Cullompton War Memorial

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Exmouth

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Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

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Countryside around Tiverton

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Topsham

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Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

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Budleigh Salterton Beach

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Tiverton

Ashburton

Ashburton

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Salcombe

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Stover Country Park

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Torcross

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Start Point

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Haldon Forest

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Salcombe

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Dartmouth Castle

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Stover Country Park

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Burgh Island

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

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Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

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Shaldon

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

BBQ
River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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Exeter Princesshay

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Burgh Island

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Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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The Barbican, Plymouth

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Ashburton

Topsham

Topsham

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Countryside around Cullompton

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The River Dart

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Surfer at Bantham

Cockington

Cockington

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Newton Abbot Town Quay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

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Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

The River Dart

The River Dart

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Golf
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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Cullompton

Shaldon
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

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Honiton

Honiton

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Barley field

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Exmouth Marina

Ashburton

Ashburton

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Cullompton Church

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Shaldon

Shaldon

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Topsham

Topsham

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Ashburton High Street
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Exeter Roman Walls

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Haytor

Shaldon

Shaldon

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

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Boat tour on the River Dart

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

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Dawlish Warren

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Wembury Rock Pools

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Foss Street Dartmouth

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Modbury

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Seaton Coastline

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Totnes Castle

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Exeter Cathedral

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Coastal Path near Beesands

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Slapton Ley

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Newton Abbot

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The Boat Float, Dartmouth

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Totnes Guildhall

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

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Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

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Slapton Sand Beach

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Teignmouth Beach

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Exmouth Beach

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Thurlestone Beach

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Crediton

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Woodbury Common

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Seaton Beach

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Bigbury Beach

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

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Exeter Quay

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
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Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

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Wembury Beach

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Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

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Bovey Tracey Church

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Brixham Harbour

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Dawlish Seafront

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Teignmouth Pier

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Stoke Gabriel

kite flying
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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Plymouth Hoe

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Cullompton

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Countryside near Sidmouth

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Salcombe Lifeboat

Kingswear

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