8 days in Devon Itinerary

Created using Klarna Trips Devon holiday maker
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Ilfracombe
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Tavistock
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Paignton
— 4 nights
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Ilfracombe — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Fri): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Exmoor Zoo, tour the pleasant surroundings at Tunnels Beaches, then pause for some photo ops at Verity, and finally take in the pleasant sights at South West Coast Path Walk - Ilfracombe and the Torrs. On your second day here, get curious at Braunton Countryside Centre, kick back and relax at Woolacombe Beach, then hike along Walk - Morte Point Trail, and finally get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Ilfracombe trip maker website.

Cardiff to Ilfracombe is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. March in Ilfracombe sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Tavistock.
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Tavistock — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): hunt for treasures at Tavistock Pannier Market, do a tasting at Alder Vineyard, then take in the dramatic scenery at Lydford Gorge, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St Petroc's Church. On the next day, experience rural life at Lydford Gorge Alpacas, then contemplate the long history of Buckland Abbey, National Trust, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Burrator Reservoir.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Tavistock online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Ilfracombe to Tavistock in 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can drive to Paignton.
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Nature · Parks · Historic Sites · Shopping
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Paignton — 4 nights

Change things up with these side-trips from Paignton: Exeter (Mol's Coffee House - Cathedral Close, Exeter Cathedral, &more), Plymouth (Smeaton's Tower, Hoe Park, &more) and St. Petroc's Church (in South Brent).

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Paignton trip itinerary website.

Traveling by car from Tavistock to Paignton takes 1.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to go by car back home.
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Devon travel guide

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One of England’s favorite summer vacation destinations, Devon features two very different coastlines, both of which are packed with white sandy beaches known for their turquoise waters and near-perfect surfing conditions. Numerous resort towns and sheltered harbors provide lots of holiday options, many of which have retained their old-world appeal in the face of modernization and attract tourism from all over the country and across the globe. Get away from the tourist crowds by venturing deeper into the region’s countryside, which is dotted with sleepy villages and sweeping green pastures. Devon’s country inns and traditional pubs are well known for offering holidays full of hearty regional cuisine, as well as charming their guests with quintessential Devonian hospitality and good humor.
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