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Dartmoor and West Devon

Dartmoor National Park Dartmoor is a living, working landscape where the ghosts of the past and creatures of the imagination rise with the evening mists. Today's farmers tread in the steps of Bronze Age man, medieval monks and tinners, and Dartmoor ponies and Blackface sheep graze on heathland stalked by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Hound of the Baskervilles'.

Ruby Country
Tranquil villages, winding lanes, rolling landscape, with Dartmoor and Exmoor as a dramatic backdrop make Ruby Country an ideal base for activites such as cycling, rambling, horse riding and fishing.

Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
West of Dartmoor - and in contrast to the barren open landsacpes of the National Park - lies an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, breathtaking scenery and a rich and varied wildlife.

Tourist Information Centres
Okehampton - 01837 53020 ; email ; website
Tavistock - 01822 612938, email
Holsworthy - 01409 254185 ; email ; website
Hatherleigh - website

Exeter and Heart of Devon

City
Exeter is a thriving capital hub with its rich history spanning more than 2,000 years from Roman times. Once a bustling port for the woollen trade, today Exeter combines architectural splendour with a bountiful array of shops, restaurants, bars and live music venues.

Coast
Essential Devon is fringed by more than thirty miles of dramatic World Heritage Coastline charting 185 million years of the Earth's history. From towering red cliffs and undulating sand dunes to sheltered coves, rock pools and sparkling sea, it's not hard to see why this coastline has been designated an area of universal importance.
Sandy expanses of Dawlish Warren and Exmouth, to the crunch of pebbles at Branscombe and Beer, thirty miles of stunning coastline fringe Essential Devon.

Country
With most of the area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to two National Parks, there are few places better to get close to nature and enjoy the pace of country life. The Blackdown Hills are one of our rural gems, it has the special qualities of unspoiled beauty together with a rare sense of timelessness.

Tourist Information Centres Axminster - 01297 34386, email
Budleigh Salterton - 01395 445275, email, website
Crediton - 01363 772006, email, website
Exeter - 01392 265700, email, website
Exmouth - 01395 222299, email, website
Honiton - 01404 43716, email
Ottery St Mary - 01404 813964, email
Seaton - 01297 21660, email, website
Sidmouth - 01395 516441, email, website
Tiverton - 01884 255827, email, website

North Devon & Exmoor

Experience the romance, mystery and beauty of wild moors, beautiful river valleys, golden beaches and picturesque harbours.
You'll find Exmoor - One of England's prettiest National Parks, overflowing with its own special character and spirit. Then there's North Devon which is far more than just a beautiful place to visit, it's a way of life. A land of bustling market towns and sleepy villages, golden beaches and picturesque harbours, rolling hills and wild moorland.

Tourist Information Centres Barnstaple - 01271 375000, email, website
Bideford - 01237 477676, email, website
Braunton - 01271 816400, email, website
Combe Martin - 01271 883319, email, website
Great Torrington - 01805 626140, email, website
Hartland Peninsula - 01237 431504, website
Hatherleigh - website
Holsworthy - 01409 254185, email, website
Ilfracombe - 01271 863001, email, website
Lynton / Lynmouth - 01598 752225, email, website
South Molton - 01769 574122, email, website
Woolacombe - 01271 870553, email, website

Plymouth City

This is a vibrant 'Waterfront City' and is a perfect base for touring. With its wealth of attractions and facilities and wide range of accommodation, Plymouth is also an ideal destination for both day trips and short breaks.
Plymouth - www.visitplymouth.co.uk

South Devon

Superb beaches and attractions, historic towns, delightful villages and the wild beauty of Dartmoor make South Devon an ideal base for group trips.

Tourist Information Centres
Ashburton - 01364 653426, email, website
Bovey Tracey - 01626 832047
Buckfastleigh - 01364 644522
Dartmouth - 01803 834224, email, website
Dawlish - 01626 215665, email
Ivybridge - 01752 897035, email
Kingsbridge - 01548 853195, email, website
Modbury - 01548 830159, email, website
Moretonhampstead - 01647 440043, email, website
Newton Abbot - 01626 215667, email
Salcombe - 01548 843927, email, website
Teignmouth - 01626 215666, email
Totnes - 01803 863168, email, website

The English Riviera

Set along 22 miles of unspoilt coastline, the English Riviera covers the three towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Its stunning scenery and coastline, mild climate, relaxing friendly atmosphere and packed events diary provide something for everyone of all ages, all year
The English Riviera - www.theenglishriviera.co.uk