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A picture of Hope

Hope (11 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction S)

Despite having a picturesque little bay known as Hope Cove which has a picturesque harbour at its northern end, what really stuns all who visit is the sight of waves lashing against the scattered rocks flanking the cove...

View from North Sands

Salcombe (77 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Devon (4.6 miles, 7.3 km, direction SE)

Salcombe is a pleasant town with a happy atmosphere making it a joy to explore when you tire of lazing on one of the beautiful sandy beaches or need to relax after an energetic morning at sea...

Newton Ferrers, Devon

Newton Ferrers (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction NW)

A place of sheer enchantment with narrow streets crammed with characterful properties, leading down to the estuary where many small boats are beached and moored...

Beesands, Devon. From costal path

Beesands (6 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction E)

Here in Beesands narrow lanes rise swiftly up steep cliffs from a small beach-side fishing village showing a delightful mix match of old cottages fronted by a strip of softly shelving sand and shingle...

Torcross

Torcross (11 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction E)

In the summer months Torcross is a popular tourist destination. Part of the bank of shingle on which Torcross stands, takes in Slapton Ley, a 270 acre freshwater lake, an important winter habitat for wildfowl...

Start Point Lighthouse, Devon

Hallsands (20 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction E)

Hallsands is a powerful reminder of the havoc and destruction caused by gale lashed, turbulent seas...

A view of the main street in Brixton 5 miles from Plymouth, Devon

Brixton (11 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction NW)

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View of a cottage along the River Dart at Dittisham

Dittisham (37 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction NE)

Attractive unspoilt village in a tranquil setting overlooking the widest part of the River Dart...

Merchant's House

Plymouth (134 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction NW)

This is a city that evokes stirring memories of England's great maritime past...

Sail boats and harbour hillside homes

Kingswear (33 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (14.1 miles, 22.8 km, direction E)

Picturesquely situated at the mouth of the River Dart, this popular resort has changed little with the passage of time...

Galmpton Creek, Near Brixham, Devon

Galmpton (13 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction NE)

Galmpton is a medium sized village located between Paignton and Brixham by the River Dart, close to Stoke Gabriel. Agatha Christie lived here and was closely linked to the local.....

Rame Head

Rame (13 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction W)

This lovely place is a nature lovers paradise. There is an abundance of wildlife including rare and beautiful birds to be occasionally seen and heard fluttering around their peaceful woodland habitat...

Paignton Beach

Paignton (171 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Devon (17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction NE)

This delightful seaside resort with its snug little harbour is a place where visitors can enjoy a holiday of endless hours of enchantment and summer fun. Paignton lies.....

Brixham Marina

Brixham (303 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Devon (17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction NE)

The long history of Brixham first began in pre-historic caves, finds suggest that Human beings sheltered here during the Ice Age..

The Tower, Buckland Abbey, Devon

Yelverton (7 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction NW)

Yelverton, by-passed by the picturesque River Meavy is situated on the south-western fringes of Dartmoor. It is a quaint little town surrounded by fine scenery with easy access to some of the loveliest places on Dartmoor...

The Tamar Railway bridge Saltash, Cornwall

Saltash (22 Pictures)

in the county of Cornwall (18.5 miles, 29.7 km, direction NW)

Famous for its two great bridges than span the River Tamar, this little town, known as 'the gateway to Cornwall' is both pretty and interesting...

Dartmeet, on Dartmoor

Dartmeet (14 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction N)

A popular tourist and beauty spot on Dartmoor. It is the meeting point of the two major tributaries of the River Dart: the East Dart and West Dart...

The Cafe.

Cockington (97 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction NE)

This idyllic thatched village perfectly reflects the harmony and glory of a by-gone age, for here you can walk in ancient parkland, or take a romantic drive around Cockington in a.....

Buckland in the Moor

Buckland in the Moor (11 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction N)

This is one of Devon's "dream villages" with an attractive small church dating from the 13th century and a cluster of picturesque thickly thatched country cottages with the most "English" of country gardens...

Dartmoor ponies at Princetown, Devon. May 2006

Princetown (5 Pictures)

in the county of Devon (19.9 miles, 32.0 km, direction N)

Princetown is the highest village within the Dartmoor National Park, some call it the bleakest centre of the moors which is probably largely due to the town being the home of notorious Dartmoor Prison...

Recommended attractions near Thurlestone

Burgh Island

Burgh Island (23 Pictures)

(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction NW)

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Old Mother Hubbard's Cottage in Yealmpton, Devon

Old Mother Hubbard's Cottage (1 Pictures)

(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NW)

Many myths surround the legend of Old Mother Hubbard, did she exist or didn't she? but the cottage she is supposed to have.....

Start Point Lighthouse, Hallsands, Devon

Start Point Lighthouse (9 Pictures)

(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction E)

Designed in 1836 by James Walker..

Old pottery in Dartmouth, Devon

Dartmouth Pottery (1 Pictures)

(13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction E)

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Totnes Castle, Totnes, Devon

Totnes Castle (1 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction NE)

Built by the Normans in the 11th century, Totnes castle has one of the best preserved shell keeps in England...

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle (24 Pictures)

(13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction E)

Darmouth Castle occupies a rocky promontory overlooking the Dart estuary. It was one of a chain of castles built by Henry VIII.....

A picture of The Merchantant's House

The Merchantant's House (1 Pictures)

(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NW)

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A picture of Greenway

Greenway (4 Pictures)

(14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction NE)

The house called Greenway sitting serenely in attractive countryside has been an important Devon home for centuries, during which.....

Dartington hall gardens, near Totnes, Devon

Dartington Hall (14 Pictures)

(14.8 miles, 23.9 km, direction NE)

Outstanding grounds surround this late 14th century house, with original great hall, outer courtyard and a collection of other.....

Coleton Fishacre garden, Dartmouth, Devon. National Trust

Coleton Fishacre Garden (58 Pictures)

(15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction E)

A luxuriant garden by the sea, with an Arts & Crafts-style house, featuring Art Deco-influenced interiors...

Buckfast Abbey

Buckfast Abbey (29 Pictures)

(15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction N)

One of the most amazing things about this fine abbey is that it was built almost entirely by amateur builders. The Benedictine.....

berry pomeroy castle

Berry Pomeroy Castle (5 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction NE)

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The Tower, Buckland Abbey, Devon

Buckland Abbey (4 Pictures)

(19.3 miles, 31.0 km, direction NW)

Buckland Abbey is situated near Yelverton at the edge of the Dartmoor National Park. It was built as a 13th century Cistercian.....

Merrivale rows also know has the Plague Market, - On Dartmoor

Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement (3 Pictures)

(21.2 miles, 34.0 km, direction N)

Set in a dark, brooding corner of Dartmoor, the Merrivale Rows show a vast variety of shape and formation. The site is also.....

Babbacombe Model Village

Babbacombe Model Village (7 Pictures)

(21.5 miles, 34.7 km, direction NE)

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Looking down the Okement, Dartmoor National Park, Devon

Dartmoor National Park (802 Pictures)

(21.6 miles, 34.8 km, direction N)

An exploration of the hauntingly beautiful Dartmoor National Park cannot be under-taken in just one short visit. To truly explore.....


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