"Delightful Devon" Devon by stevezero
Devon Travel Guide: 1,786 reviews and 4,024 photos
Devon is a large county in South West England, bordering on Cornwall to the west, Dorset and Somerset to the east. Devon is unique among English counties, in that it has two non-contiguous coastlines. Both parts of the Devon coastline are part of the South West Coast Path.
The Dartmoor National Park lies wholly in Devon, and the Exmoor National Park lies in both Devon and Somerset. In addition, Devon is the only county in England to have two completely separate coastlines. Both the north and south coasts offer dramatic views: much of both coastlines is named as Heritage Coast, and the South West Coast Path runs along the entire length of both. Inland, the county has attractive rolling rural scenery, and villages with thatched cob cottages. All these features make Devon a popular holiday destination. The variety of habitats means that there is a wide range of wildlife (see Dartmoor wildlife). A popular challenge among birders is to find over 100 species in the county in a day.
The landscape of the south coast consists of rolling hills dotted with small towns, such as Dartmouth, Salcombe, Totnes etc. The towns of Torquay and Paignton are the principal seaside resorts on the south coast. The north of the county is very rural with few major towns except Barnstaple, Great Torrington, Bideford and Ilfracombe.
- Pros:Nice scenery, coastline, historic buildings, narrow lanes
- Cons:Gets a bit busy and driving can be slow going
- In a nutshell:Nice place to visit
Reviews (15)
Narrow Lanes
Warnings and Dangers
(1)
Once you get off the main roads, the lanes can become very narrow, Also they are usually bordered by high hedges, so you... more travel advice
Plymouth Hoe
Things to Do
(12)
Plymouth Hoe, referred to locally as the Hoe, is a large public space in Plymouth, adjacent to the seafront, commanding... more travel advice
Totnes
Things to Do
(12)
Totnes is a small town with a commanding position overlooking the river Dart. It is the second oldest borough in... more travel advice
Dartmouth Ferry
Transportation
(1)
A great way to travel from Dartmouth to Dartmouth Castle at the end of the Dart Estuary. Don't remember the exact cost,... more travel advice
Devon Travel Guide
Member Travel Pages
- "Aye, Devon - Even had I an infinite great store..."
- "~~~~ GLORIOUS DEVON. ~~~~"
- "Devonshire"
- "Devon"
- "Often Overlooked!"
- "Cockington Village"
- "Cycle Touring Beyond Borders"
- See All...
Explore the World
Badges & Stats in Devon
- 33 Reviews
- 88 Photos
- 0 Forum posts
- 419PageViews
- 1 Cities
- See All Stats
- See All Badges (62)
Have you been to Devon?
Share Your TravelsLatest Activity in Devon
- Wrote a Review Narrow Lanes in Devon Warnings and Dangers
- Uploaded a Photo to "Narrow Lanes"
- updated a Devon Travel Page "Delightful Devon"
- Posted in Travel Scotland Forum "RE: Camping and visiting on a..."
- Commented on one of cazz38's Devon travel pages
Top 10 Pages
-
Top 5 Page for this destination
Scotland
Intro, 275 reviews, 771 photos
-
Top 5 Page for this destination
Aberdeen
Intro, 114 reviews, 188 photos, 2 travelogues
-
Top 5 Page for this destination
Derbyshire
Intro, 73 reviews, 138 photos, 1 travelogue
-
Top 5 Page for this destination
State of Tasmania
Intro, 85 reviews, 120 photos, 5 travelogues
-
Top 5 Page for this destination
Newcastle upon Tyne
Intro, 43 reviews, 154 photos
-
Top 5 Page for this destination
Wales
Intro, 32 reviews, 124 photos
-
Top 5 Page for this destination
Inverness
Intro, 34 reviews, 104 photos
-
Top 5 Page for this destination
Dumfries and Galloway
Intro, 67 reviews, 69 photos
-
Top 5 Page for this destination
Northumberland
Intro, 31 reviews, 101 photos
-
Top 5 Page for this destination
Saint Andrews
Intro, 57 reviews, 60 photos
Top Devon hotels
- Torquay Hotels
- 141 Reviews - 229 Photos
- Plymouth Hotels
- 305 Reviews - 640 Photos
- Ilfracombe Hotels
- 31 Reviews - 82 Photos
- Exmouth Hotels
- 21 Reviews - 56 Photos
- Exeter Hotels
- 218 Reviews - 469 Photos
- Paignton Hotels
- 42 Reviews - 88 Photos
- Sidmouth Hotels
- 15 Reviews - 43 Photos
- Woolacombe Hotels
- 19 Reviews - 78 Photos
- Dartmouth Hotels
- 83 Reviews - 131 Photos
- Brixham Hotels
- 37 Reviews - 70 Photos
- Barnstaple Hotels
- 45 Reviews - 114 Photos
- Tiverton Hotels
- 10 Reviews - 40 Photos
- Widecombe in the Moor Hotels
- 14 Reviews - 76 Photos
- Tavistock Hotels
- 34 Reviews - 56 Photos
- Salcombe Hotels
- 10 Reviews - 21 Photos

Budget Travel
Road Trip
Historical Travel
Comments