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  1. 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.

  2. 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.…

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  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 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…

  7. 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…

  8. 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.

  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 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.

  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 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.

  13. 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…

  14. 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.

  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 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 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…

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  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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Dawlish Warren

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Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

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Totnes Fore Street

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Tiverton

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Charles Church Plymouth

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Seaton Coastline

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Kingsbridge Estuary

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Haldon Forest

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Totnes Castle

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Dawlish Seafront

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Ashburton

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Shaldon

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Shopping in Dartmouth

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Dartmoor

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Dartmoor

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Newton Abbot

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Topsham

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Great Plantation

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Exeter Quay

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Dawlish Beach

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Ferry on the River Dart

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Ashburton

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Honiton

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Teignmouth Pier

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Burgh Island

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Sailing on the River Dart

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Topsham

Topsham

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Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

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Seaton Coast

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

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Start Point

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

High Ropes
Kingswear

Kingswear

Shaldon

Shaldon

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Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

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The River Dart

The River Dart

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Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

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Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

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Dartmouth

Rabbit
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Ashburton High Street
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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Slapton Ley

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Dittisham

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

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Salcombe

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Seaton Beach

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Blackpool Sands

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Granite Cross on Dartmoor

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Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

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Wembury Beach

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Countryside near Sidmouth

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Countryside around Tiverton

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Seaton

Seaton

Dawlish

Dawlish

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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Welcome Family Holiday Park
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Dawlish Seafront

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Start Point

Start Point

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

The River Dart

The River Dart

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Bovey Tracey High Street
Ashburton

Ashburton

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Crediton

Crediton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Fireworks
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Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Cockington

Cockington

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Cullompton

Cullompton

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Torcross

Torcross

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Horseracing
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Tiverton Countryside
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Pebbles
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Shaldon
Blog in Flowers
Country Lane
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Teignmouth
Calendar
Shaldon

Shaldon

Keyboard
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

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Barley field

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

camping overlooking the sea
Paintbrushes
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Sandridge Barton
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Seaton Wetlands
Swimming Pool
Easter in South Devon
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Devonshire Cream Tea
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Dog on South Devon Beach
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Dog at Stover Country Park
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Walking in the woods
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Berry Head

Berry Head

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Tickets
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Autum Leaves
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Crabs
Haytor

Haytor

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Crediton

Crediton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

kite flying
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Modbury

Modbury

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Honiton

Honiton

Topsham

Topsham

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

People eating Cream Tea
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Sharpham

Sharpham

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Umbrellas
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Cullompton

Cullompton

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Dawlish Beach
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Shaldon

Shaldon

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

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Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Pen & Paper
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Tiverton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bluebells Honiton
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Salcombe

Salcombe

Cake
Honiton

Honiton

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Salcombe

Salcombe

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Paintbrushes
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

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