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Green Tourism

Keeping Devon Special

Devon's stunning natural beauty and cultural heritage are deservedly famous and we are working hard to keep it as special as it today. As a visitor to Devon you will, quite painlessly, be making a significant contribution to keeping Devon green by following our visitor code and supporting green businesses.

We have some simple tips to help you have a great visit - and help us to keep Devon special forever...

Green Businesses and Green Awards

Keep an eye out for the many places in Devon to stay, visit, eat at and shop in that have won awards for their efforts to become greener. Your support will reward them for their work and encourage other businesses to take similar steps. Use this link to find out more about the
Green Tourism Business Scheme and other awards

Explore What's On Your Doorstep

Why spend hours of your time travelling when there are all sorts of fascinating things to see and do right on your doorstep? Give your car a rest, stretch your legs and explore around where you are staying. With Devon's wonderful network of paths and trails you can easily walk and cycle to a host of attractions. Use this link to find out more about Green activities in Devon

Try Local, Buy Local

Here in Devon we produce some of the best food and drink in the world. And we like sharing it! For a true taste of Devon, visit local markets, shops, pubs and restaurants. You'll be contributing to the local economy, and helping reduce food miles and traffic. Use this link to find out more about Food and Drink in Devon

Go wild in Devon

With over half of Devon's stunning countryside and coast awarded designations, you have a thousand attractions competing for your attention. Fossils and birds, plants, cliffs and beaches - a break in Devon will be full of wonderful surprises. Use this link to find out more about Natural Attractions in Devon

Discover Devon Differently

Leave your car behind and have a day out with a difference - explore Devon on foot, by bike or even by canoe! You can reach much of Devon's coast and countryside by public transport and it's a great way to travel! Use this link to find out more about how to Discover Devon Differently

How can I make green holiday choices?

Take the train and come and visit. If you cannot then make sure you leave your car unused for at least ONE day on your holiday. You may discover so much more beyond the windscreen. So stay at an environmentally friendly place, visit attractions that are environmentally friendly by public transport or on bike or on foot, eat local food, turn down and switch off all the appliance you use. Make sure you find a place to re-cycle your waste. Use this link to find out more about how to make Green Holiday choices

Sustainable tourism

What do we mean by this? Sustainable tourism is that which makes a low or neutral impact on the environment and local culture, but still generates local business.
Use this link for more information on Sustainable Tourism in Devon

How to Get to Devon

Use this link for more information on getting to Devon using green transport options