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Great days out

Enlgish Riviera Tourist Board

For great days out, give the car a holiday and try one of these planet-friendly itineraries

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* Treasure Trails Devon have launched a new website full of ideas for great days out without the car. Find out more about 'Exploring Devon by Bus' and how to 'Ditch the Car and Hop on Your bike!' *

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East Devon's Jurassic Coast

Explore the Jurassic Coast with a ride on the CoastlinX53 between
Exeter and Seaton. Look for fossils with a walk along the South West Coast Path to Branscombe and discover hidden caves in Beer. 
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From Plymouth to Noss Mayo

Catch the coastal bus from Plymouth to the chocolate box town
of Noss Mayo, followed by a gentle circular walk along the
South West Coast Path.

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Paignton to Dartmouth

View the world’s only urban designated Geopark with a headland walk at Paignton along the South West Coast Path. Travel further along the coast with a return steam train journey and ferry crossing to Dartmouth.

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Exeter to Eggesford

Travel from Exeter to Eggesford via Crediton along the
Tarka line following the gentle river valleys of the Taw and the Yeo.

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Exeter to Tiverton via Bickleigh

Enjoy a peaceful day out by bus travelling through the
scenic mid Devon countryside via Bickleigh to Tiverton.

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Explore Exeter

Take a guided walk around Exeter experiencing some
of the many attractions this historic city has to offer.

 

 

Plymouth to Dartmoor

Cycle through the historic grounds of Saltram House along a
flat level surface of a disused railway with stunning scenery.

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The Tamar Valley

Enjoy a journey on one of England’s loveliest country branch lines.
This fourteen mile railway line skirts the edge of the magnificent
River Tamar and its estuary before crossing the splendid
Calstock Viaduct joining Devon and Cornwall.

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Exmoor's coast

Enjoy a ride on an open-top bus taking in the
beautiful coastal scenery against the backdrop of
Exmoor, followed by a downhill walk to Lynmouth.
(For further information, inspiration and ideas for a car-free, care-free Exmoor visit www.exploremoor.co.uk)

 

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Dartmoor's Haytor Hoppa

Enjoy the scenic landscape of Dartmoor National Park
with a ride on the Haytor Hoppa followed by a variety
of invigorating walks over the Moor.

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Transmoor link to Dartmoor

Travel on the Transmoor Link to the middle of Dartmoor
National Park enjoying the fantastic views enroute followed
by a variety of breathtaking walks across the Moor.  Also, take advantage of the 10% discount at The Original Miniature Pony Centre with this bus ticket.

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North Devon coast

Combine a scenic train ride with a bus from Barnstaple to the largest
sand dune system in the UK at Braunton Burrows. Return via the
South West Coast Path and Tarka Trail cycle route.

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