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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 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.

  3. 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.

  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 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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…

  9. 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.

  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'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 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.

  13. 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,…

  14. 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.

  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 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…

  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 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  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…

Salcombe

Salcombe

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Dartmoor
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Salcombe

Salcombe

Pebbles
Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Cockington

Cockington

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

The River Dart

The River Dart

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

High Ropes
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Tickets
Calendar
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dawlish

Dawlish

Bovey Tracey High Street
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Modbury

Modbury

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Shaldon

Shaldon

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Umbrellas
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Teignmouth
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Haytor

Haytor

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Seaton Wetlands
Swimming Pool
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Crediton

Crediton

Dittisham

Dittisham

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Colouring Pencils
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Rabbit
Father's Day Events
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Shaldon

Shaldon

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Pumpkins, Halloween
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Barley field

Barley field

Autum Leaves
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Roses
Rock Pooling at Wembury
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Travel Blog, South Devon
Bovey Tracey High Street
Horseracing
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Frosty mornings
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Honiton

Honiton

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Vineyard
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Blog in Flowers
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

camping overlooking the sea
Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Dawlish Beach
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Devonshire Cream Tea
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Bluebells Honiton
Ashburton

Ashburton

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe

Salcombe

Devonshire Cream Tea
Crediton

Crediton

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Keyboard
Country Lane
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Salcombe
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

The River Dart

The River Dart

Dog at Stover Country Park
Topsham

Topsham

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Start Point

Start Point

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Sharpham

Sharpham

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Cullompton

Cullompton

Food Festival
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Ashburton High Street
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Seaton

Seaton

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Kingswear

Kingswear

Honiton

Honiton

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Fireworks
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Sandridge Barton
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Cullompton

Cullompton

People eating Cream Tea
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Burger & Chips
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Shaldon
Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Tiverton

Tiverton

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Paintbrushes
Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Walking in the woods
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Tiverton

Tiverton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Tiverton Countryside
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

EV Charging in South Devon
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Torcross

Torcross

Love and Explore South Devon
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Free Events
Crabs
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Easter in South Devon
Pen & Paper
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Ice Creams
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Pride in South Devon
Shaldon

Shaldon

Cake & Coffee
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Family on beach
Topsham

Topsham

Concert
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Golf
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Berry Head

Berry Head

kite flying
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

BBQ
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Honiton

Honiton

Dog on South Devon Beach
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Exmouth

Exmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Paintbrushes
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Cake
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Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Ashburton

Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Start Point

Start Point

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

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