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Devon's hidden treasures: Unveiling the county's lesser-known spots

Dive into the heart of Devon as we explore its hidden treasures, a collection of lesser-known destinations away from the tourist trail. This guide escorts the curious traveler through Devon's quaint villages, secluded beaches, and enchanted woodlands that evoke the magic of this picturesque region with a taste of local charms and serene escapades.

Tarr Steps
Tarr Steps

United Kingdom

Clapper bridge in Somerset, England

Wistman's Wood
Wistman's Wood

Dartmoor, United Kingdom

An ancient woodland known for its twisted trees and moss-covered boulders.

Valley of the Rocks
Valley of the Rocks

Lynton and Lynmouth, United Kingdom

A dramatic natural valley with stunning rock formations on the North Devon coast.

Gidleigh Park
Gidleigh Park

Chagford, United Kingdom

Historic manor house nestled in the rolling hills of Dartmoor.

Clovelly Village
Clovelly Village

Clovelly, United Kingdom

Unique cliffside fishing village with cobbled streets and charming cottages.

Mothercombe Beach
Mothercombe Beach

Plympton, United Kingdom

Secluded beach often overlooked due to its more famous neighbors.

Totnes Castle
Totnes Castle

Totnes, United Kingdom

A Norman fortress offering panoramic views above the market town of Totnes.

Berry Pomeroy Castle
Berry Pomeroy Castle

Berry Pomeroy, United Kingdom

Picturesque ruins of a castle shrouded in myths and woodland.

Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall
Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall

Hartland, United Kingdom

A dramatic waterfall cascading down to a remote Devon beach.

Blackchurch Rock
Blackchurch Rock

Buckland Brewer, United Kingdom

Distinctive sea stack and archway on a quiet section of the coast.

RHS Garden Rosemoor
RHS Garden Rosemoor

Great Torrington, United Kingdom

Beautifully crafted gardens offering a peaceful retreat.

Hallsands Beach
Hallsands Beach

Kingsbridge, United Kingdom

A once-fished village now a silent sandy beach after a devastating storm.

Saltram House
Saltram House

Plymouth, United Kingdom

An impressive Georgian mansion set in a lush parkland.

Arlington Court
Arlington Court

Barnstaple, United Kingdom

Historic country house set within vast grounds featuring a carriage museum.

Bradley Manor
Bradley Manor

Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

A 15th-century manor house in Newton Abbot set amid picturesque grounds.

Okehampton Castle
Okehampton Castle

Okehampton, United Kingdom

The remains of the largest castle in Devon, set against a wooded backdrop.

Buckland Abbey
Buckland Abbey

Yelverton, United Kingdom

A 700-year-old former monastery with connections to Sir Francis Drake.

Castle Drogo
Castle Drogo

Drewsteignton, United Kingdom

The last castle built in England, offering stunning views over the Teign Gorge.

Lydford Gorge
Lydford Gorge

Lydford, United Kingdom

The deepest gorge in the South West with a breathtaking 30m waterfall.

Wildersmouth Beach
Wildersmouth Beach

Ilfracombe, United Kingdom

A secluded shingle beach tucked beneath dramatic cliff faces.

Tarr Steps
Tarr Steps

Exmoor, United Kingdom

An ancient clapper bridge forming part of a beautiful woodland nature reserve.

Bickleigh Castle
Bickleigh Castle

Bickleigh, United Kingdom

A castle and historic manor in the heart of Devon surrounded by rolling countryside.

Thurlestone Rock
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone, United Kingdom

An iconic rock formation rising from the sea at Thurlestone beach.

Prawle Point
Prawle Point

East Prawle, United Kingdom

The southernmost point in Devon with rugged coastline and scenic cliff-top views.

Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village
Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village

Dartmoor, United Kingdom

Remains of a medieval village abandoned in the 14th century, located on Dartmoor.

Wonwell Beach
Wonwell Beach

Kingston, United Kingdom

A quiet and pretty sands and shingle beach off the beaten path.

St Nectan's Church
St Nectan's Church

Hartland, United Kingdom

One of the oldest churches in England, situated beside a magical waterfall.

Cockington Court
Cockington Court

Cockington, United Kingdom

A country park surrounding a historic manor house with craft studios and gardens.

Bantham Beach
Bantham Beach

Bantham, United Kingdom

A popular yet unspoilt beach known for its excellent surfing conditions.

Finch Foundry
Finch Foundry

Sticklepath, United Kingdom

The last working water-powered forge in England offering an insight into industrial history.

Dartmouth Steam Railway
Dartmouth Steam Railway

Dartmouth, United Kingdom

A heritage railway offering scenic trips through South Devon's stunning coastal and countryside scenes.

Beer Quarry Caves
Beer Quarry Caves

Beer, United Kingdom

Guided tours through vast underground caves which were once the source of England's finest building stone.

Clovelly Waterfall
Clovelly Waterfall

Clovelly, United Kingdom

A hidden waterfall near Clovelly Village accessible via a secret pathway through the woods.

Tarr Steps Clapper bridge in Somerset, England

Tarr Steps
Tarr Steps Clapper bridge in Somerset, England
Wistman's Wood An ancient woodland known for its twisted trees and moss-covered boulders.

Wistman's Wood
Wistman's Wood An ancient woodland known for its twisted trees and moss-covered boulders.
Valley of the Rocks A dramatic natural valley with stunning rock formations on the North Devon coast.

Valley of the Rocks
Valley of the Rocks A dramatic natural valley with stunning rock formations on the North Devon coast.
Gidleigh Park Historic manor house nestled in the rolling hills of Dartmoor.

Gidleigh Park
Gidleigh Park Historic manor house nestled in the rolling hills of Dartmoor.
Clovelly Village Unique cliffside fishing village with cobbled streets and charming cottages.

Clovelly Village
Clovelly Village Unique cliffside fishing village with cobbled streets and charming cottages.
Mothercombe Beach Secluded beach often overlooked due to its more famous neighbors.

Mothercombe Beach
Mothercombe Beach Secluded beach often overlooked due to its more famous neighbors.
Totnes Castle A Norman fortress offering panoramic views above the market town of Totnes.

Totnes Castle
Totnes Castle A Norman fortress offering panoramic views above the market town of Totnes.
Berry Pomeroy Castle Picturesque ruins of a castle shrouded in myths and woodland.

Berry Pomeroy Castle
Berry Pomeroy Castle Picturesque ruins of a castle shrouded in myths and woodland.
Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall A dramatic waterfall cascading down to a remote Devon beach.

Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall
Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall A dramatic waterfall cascading down to a remote Devon beach.
Blackchurch Rock Distinctive sea stack and archway on a quiet section of the coast.

Blackchurch Rock
Blackchurch Rock Distinctive sea stack and archway on a quiet section of the coast.
RHS Garden Rosemoor Beautifully crafted gardens offering a peaceful retreat.

RHS Garden Rosemoor
RHS Garden Rosemoor Beautifully crafted gardens offering a peaceful retreat.
Hallsands Beach A once-fished village now a silent sandy beach after a devastating storm.

Hallsands Beach
Hallsands Beach A once-fished village now a silent sandy beach after a devastating storm.
Saltram House An impressive Georgian mansion set in a lush parkland.

Saltram House
Saltram House An impressive Georgian mansion set in a lush parkland.
Arlington Court Historic country house set within vast grounds featuring a carriage museum.

Arlington Court
Arlington Court Historic country house set within vast grounds featuring a carriage museum.
Bradley Manor A 15th-century manor house in Newton Abbot set amid picturesque grounds.

Bradley Manor
Bradley Manor A 15th-century manor house in Newton Abbot set amid picturesque grounds.
Okehampton Castle The remains of the largest castle in Devon, set against a wooded backdrop.

Okehampton Castle
Okehampton Castle The remains of the largest castle in Devon, set against a wooded backdrop.
Buckland Abbey A 700-year-old former monastery with connections to Sir Francis Drake.

Buckland Abbey
Buckland Abbey A 700-year-old former monastery with connections to Sir Francis Drake.
Castle Drogo The last castle built in England, offering stunning views over the Teign Gorge.

Castle Drogo
Castle Drogo The last castle built in England, offering stunning views over the Teign Gorge.
Lydford Gorge The deepest gorge in the South West with a breathtaking 30m waterfall.

Lydford Gorge
Lydford Gorge The deepest gorge in the South West with a breathtaking 30m waterfall.
Wildersmouth Beach A secluded shingle beach tucked beneath dramatic cliff faces.

Wildersmouth Beach
Wildersmouth Beach A secluded shingle beach tucked beneath dramatic cliff faces.
Tarr Steps An ancient clapper bridge forming part of a beautiful woodland nature reserve.

Tarr Steps
Tarr Steps An ancient clapper bridge forming part of a beautiful woodland nature reserve.
Bickleigh Castle A castle and historic manor in the heart of Devon surrounded by rolling countryside.

Bickleigh Castle
Bickleigh Castle A castle and historic manor in the heart of Devon surrounded by rolling countryside.
Thurlestone Rock An iconic rock formation rising from the sea at Thurlestone beach.

Thurlestone Rock
Thurlestone Rock An iconic rock formation rising from the sea at Thurlestone beach.
Prawle Point The southernmost point in Devon with rugged coastline and scenic cliff-top views.

Prawle Point
Prawle Point The southernmost point in Devon with rugged coastline and scenic cliff-top views.
Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village Remains of a medieval village abandoned in the 14th century, located on Dartmoor.

Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village
Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village Remains of a medieval village abandoned in the 14th century, located on Dartmoor.
Wonwell Beach A quiet and pretty sands and shingle beach off the beaten path.

Wonwell Beach
Wonwell Beach A quiet and pretty sands and shingle beach off the beaten path.
St Nectan's Church One of the oldest churches in England, situated beside a magical waterfall.

St Nectan's Church
St Nectan's Church One of the oldest churches in England, situated beside a magical waterfall.
Cockington Court A country park surrounding a historic manor house with craft studios and gardens.

Cockington Court
Cockington Court A country park surrounding a historic manor house with craft studios and gardens.
Bantham Beach A popular yet unspoilt beach known for its excellent surfing conditions.

Bantham Beach
Bantham Beach A popular yet unspoilt beach known for its excellent surfing conditions.
Finch Foundry The last working water-powered forge in England offering an insight into industrial history.

Finch Foundry
Finch Foundry The last working water-powered forge in England offering an insight into industrial history.
Dartmouth Steam Railway A heritage railway offering scenic trips through South Devon's stunning coastal and countryside scenes.

Dartmouth Steam Railway
Dartmouth Steam Railway A heritage railway offering scenic trips through South Devon's stunning coastal and countryside scenes.
Beer Quarry Caves Guided tours through vast underground caves which were once the source of England's finest building stone.

Beer Quarry Caves
Beer Quarry Caves Guided tours through vast underground caves which were once the source of England's finest building stone.
Clovelly Waterfall A hidden waterfall near Clovelly Village accessible via a secret pathway through the woods.

Clovelly Waterfall
Clovelly Waterfall A hidden waterfall near Clovelly Village accessible via a secret pathway through the woods.