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A wide sandy beach stretching into the distance with turquoise waves rolling onto the shore under a clear blue sky
Guides22 min read

10 Best Beaches Near Exeter, All Under 40 Minutes Away

Ten Devon beaches ranked by distance from Exeter — the closest is 20 minutes. Parking, current dog byelaws, bus routes and train times for each one.

Pamela Silkstone

19 May 2026

Friends walking along a scenic green countryside path on a sunny day
Guides15 min read

Bank Holiday Ideas in Exeter and Devon That Don't Involve the Sofa

Make the most of every 2026 bank holiday in Exeter and Devon with day trips, pub gardens, coastal walks and Dartmoor picnics sorted by effort level.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

A bustling indoor market hall with stalls and shoppers under a high glass roof
Guides11 min read

Barnstaple: North Devon's Market Town Worth the Drive

A complete guide to Barnstaple — North Devon's ancient capital. The Pannier Market, Butchers Row, the Long Bridge, museums, restaurants, and how to get there from Exeter on the Tarka Line.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Colourful fishing boats pulled up on a shingle beach beneath chalk cliffs on the Devon coast
Guides10 min read

Beer, Branscombe, and the East Devon Coast: A Day Out Guide

Explore the Jurassic Coast east of Exeter. From Beer's quarry caves and fishing beach to Branscombe's National Trust forge and vale brewery, here is your guide to one of Devon's finest coastal day trips.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

A group of friends walking together along a scenic coastal path on a sunny day
Guides13 min read

Best Day Trips From Exeter for Groups of Friends

The best day trips from Exeter for groups in 2026 — beaches, Dartmoor walks, food trips and surf days, with costs and transport options.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

A peaceful pebble beach stretching along a calm coastline under soft light
Guides12 min read

Budleigh Salterton: A Quiet Day Out With Big Charm

Escape the noise and rediscover slow living in Budleigh Salterton. From its famous pebble beach and the Otter Estuary to the seasonal Fairlynch Museum and the village of East Budleigh, here's how to plan the perfect restorative day trip from Exeter.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Rolling green moorland landscape with a winding river and ancient trees under soft light
Guides11 min read

Chagford, Moretonhampstead, and the Eastern Dartmoor Villages

Discover the prettiest villages on eastern Dartmoor. From Chagford's volunteer-run river-fed lido and independent shops to Castle Drogo, Fingle Bridge, and the White Hart in Moretonhampstead, here is your guide to a day exploring Devon's moorland gems.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

A steep cobbled village street lined with whitewashed cottages descending toward the sea
Guides11 min read

Clovelly: Devon's Most Unique Village

Discover Clovelly, the privately-owned North Devon village with no cars, cobbled streets, and rescue donkeys. From the harbour and Red Lion Hotel to Clovelly Court Gardens and the fisherman's cottage museum, here is everything you need to know before you visit.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Colourful boats moored in a picturesque harbour with a coastal town in the background
Guides12 min read

Dartmouth: A Foodie's Day Trip From Exeter

With Mitch Tonks' Seahorse, Rockfish on the river, a historic Tudor inn, and a steam railway to get you there — Dartmouth is Devon's ultimate food destination. Here's how to plan the perfect day trip.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

A coastal railway line hugging red cliffs above a calm sea on a bright day
Guides16 min read

Dawlish and Teignmouth: A Day Trip Guide from Exeter

Under half an hour by train from Exeter: Brunel's sea-wall railway, Dawlish's black swans, the coastal walk to Teignmouth, and where to eat in both towns.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

A stunning sandy beach stretching along a coastal shoreline with blue skies
Guides11 min read

A Day Out in Sidmouth: Beaches, Gardens and Folk Music

Plan a day out in Sidmouth: Jacob's Ladder Beach, Connaught Gardens, the independent High Street, coast path walks and the Folk Festival dates for 2026.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

A golden sandy beach with blue ocean waves rolling onto the shore under clear skies
Guides14 min read

Exmouth: Beaches, Bars, and the Best Day Out Near Exeter

Exmouth day out guide: Jurassic Coast beaches, floating restaurants, estuary cycling, watersports and the best places to eat and drink. Plan the perfect trip from Exeter.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

A charming riverside village with colourful houses along a peaceful estuary
Guides14 min read

A Foodie's Guide to Topsham: Exeter's Best-Kept Secret

Topsham in a day: the Michelin-listed Salutation Inn, The Galley's Michelin Plaque seafood, Darts Farm's Cidery and the Goat Walk, four miles from Exeter.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Sailing boats moored in a calm estuary with green hills rising on either side under a clear sky
Guides13 min read

Kingsbridge, Salcombe, and the South Hams: Devon's Riviera

Explore the South Hams, Devon's foodie and sailing heartland. From Kingsbridge's estuary markets and Cookworthy Museum to Salcombe's seafood, Dartington Estate, and the South Devon coast path, here is your guide to Devon's riviera.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Golden sandy beach stretching into the distance with turquoise waves breaking on the shore
Guides14 min read

The North Devon Coast: A Day Trip Guide From Exeter

Plan a perfect North Devon day trip from Exeter — surfing at Croyde, Woolacombe's golden beach, Ilfracombe harbour dining, coasteering, and the best pubs along the way.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Rolling moorland landscape with dramatic clouds above rocky tors on Dartmoor
Guides11 min read

Okehampton and West Devon: Gateway to Dartmoor

A guide to Okehampton — Dartmoor's northern gateway. Okehampton Castle, the Granite Way, the Museum of Dartmoor Life, walking Yes Tor and High Willhays, and how to get there on the restored Dartmoor Line.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

A turquoise estuary with sailing boats and green hillsides under a clear sky
Guides11 min read

Salcombe: Devon's Coastal Jewel for a Special Day Out

A guide to Salcombe — Devon's most beautiful estuary town. Beaches, seafood restaurants, boat hire, and coastal walks that make it perfect for a special group outing.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

A colourful row of independent shops along a historic English high street
Guides14 min read

Totnes: Devon's Quirkiest Town and Why You Should Visit

The complete guide to Totnes, Devon's fiercely independent market town. Friday market, Dartington Hall, where to eat, and why it's worth the 30-minute train ride from Exeter.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

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