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  1. 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.

  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 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.

  4. 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…

  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 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,…

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  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 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.

  12. 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

    AboutThe Museum

    Following our relocation in 2020 to Newton's Place, the larger space means we can bring many interesting and unusual objects out from the stores for the very first time.

    Exciting displays tell the stories of local people and…

  13. 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.

  14. Add Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours to your Itinerary

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    Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours

    Address

    Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1BW

    Telephone

    01392 265203

    Exeter

    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 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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…

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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…

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Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

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Countryside around Cullompton

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Countryside Near Sidmouth

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Dawlish Seafront

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Seaton Beach

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

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Countryside around Cullompton

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Tiverton

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Torquay seafront

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Kingsbridge

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Tiverton

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Dawlish Riviera Line

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Kaykaying on The River Teign

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

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Seaton Beach

Topsham

Topsham

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Honiton

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Foss Street Dartmouth

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Mamhead view towards Exmouth

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Seaton

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Shaldon

Shaldon

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Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

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Seaton Coast

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

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Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

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Burgh Island

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

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Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

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Great Plantation

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Bigbury Beach

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Salcombe Estuary

Topsham

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Totnes - River Dart

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Avon Dam

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

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Totnes - River Dart

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Exeter Quay

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

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Blackpool Sands

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Powderham Castle

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Stover Country Park

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

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Kingswear

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Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

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Teignmouth

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Slapton Sand Beach

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

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Salcombe

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Exmouth

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Teignmouth Beach

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Brixham Harbour

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Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

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Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

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The Den, Teignmouth

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Exmouth Marina

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Dawlish Seafront

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Berry Head

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Topsham

Topsham

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

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Burgh Island

Honiton

Honiton

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Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

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Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

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Sherman Tank at Torcross

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Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

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Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

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camping overlooking the sea
Dawlish Beach
Cullompton

Cullompton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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The River Dart

The River Dart

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

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Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

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Teignmouth Pier

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Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Barley field

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Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

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Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

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Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Modbury

Modbury

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Cullompton

Cullompton

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Ashburton High Street
Burger & Chips
Shaldon

Shaldon

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

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Countryside around Crediton

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Exe Estuary Trail

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

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Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

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Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

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Salcombe

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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Boats near Kingsbridge

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Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

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Slapton Ley

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Start Point

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Sailing on the River Dart

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The Barbican, Plymouth

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Dawlish Warren

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

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Ferry on the River Dart

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Exeter Princesshay

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

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Exeter Roman Walls

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Newton Abbot

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Beesands Coastal Path Sign

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Countryside around Cullompton

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Blackpool Sands

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Salcombe

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Beer Beach

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Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Countryside around Bovey Tracey

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View of Beesands

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Sidmouth Beach

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Dawlish Brook

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

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Stoke Gabriel

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Wembury Rock Pools

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Coastal Path near Beesands

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Woodbury Common

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Haldon Forest

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Slapton Ley

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The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Boat tour on the River Dart

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Shopping in Dartmouth

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Ashburton

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Plymouth Hoe

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Countryside near Sidmouth

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Dawlish

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Thurlestone Rock

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

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Salcombe Lifeboat

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Countryside around Crediton

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Paignton Pier

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Newton Abbot Town Quay

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Hope Cove

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Dartmoor

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Totnes Market in Civic Square

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Kingsbridge

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Buckfastleigh

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Kingsbridge

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Topsham Estuary

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Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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