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South Devon National Landscape

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Estuaries, rolling countryside, and a coastline shaped by the sea

Sheltered estuaries, rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and dramatic coastal scenery create a landscape where land and water are closely connected. Stretching along the south Devon coast between Plymouth and Torbay, the South Devon National Landscape combines historic harbour towns, quiet countryside, and some of England's most distinctive coastal walking.

Long-distance trails such as the South West Coast Path and sections of the Two Moors Way pass through the landscape, linking places including Salcombe, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Totnes, Brixham, and Start Point. Clifftop paths, estuary trails, woodland tracks, and quiet country lanes reveal changing views across tidal creeks, sandy coves, rolling hills, and open sea, creating journeys shaped by both coast and countryside.

Whether following the coastline, exploring river estuaries, or walking between villages and harbour towns, South Devon rewards time spent on foot. Maritime heritage, varied landscapes, and a strong connection between settlement and sea make it one of England's most rewarding destinations for self-guided travel.

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Trails

South West Coast Path (South Devon Section)

Coastal route between Plymouth and Exmouth, linking estuaries, harbour towns, wooded valleys, beaches, and the landscapes of South Devon and East Devon.

The South West Coast Path

Walk the South West Coast Path from Minehead to Poole Harbour, linking cliffs, beaches, harbours, and protected coastal landscapes on a 630-mile self-guided travel route.

Two Moors Way

Coast-to-coast route across Devon, linking Exmoor and Dartmoor through moorland, granite uplands, river valleys, farmland, woodland, and historic market towns.