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Person fishing from a rocky coastline with calm sea stretching to the horizon
Guides14 min read

Best Fishing Spots in Devon: Sea, River, and Reservoir

From charter boats off Dartmouth to wild brown trout on Dartmoor reservoirs, our guide to the best fishing in Devon — and why casting a line with someone is one of the finest ways to build a friendship.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Lush English country garden with colourful flower borders and manicured hedges
Guides16 min read

Best Gardens and Country Estates to Visit Near Exeter

The best gardens and country estates near Exeter — Killerton, Knightshayes, Powderham Castle, RHS Rosemoor, Dartington Hall and more.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

A cosy glamping tent illuminated at dusk in a woodland clearing surrounded by nature
Guides12 min read

Best Glamping and Unusual Stays in Devon

From luxury safari tents and treehouses to geodesic domes and shepherd's huts, here are Devon's best unusual stays for groups — with prices, capacity, facilities, and the nearest pub.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Person with binoculars birdwatching in a green wetland landscape at dawn
Guides15 min read

Birdwatching in Devon: The Best Spots for Nature Lovers

From the avocets on the Exe Estuary to the puffins of Lundy Island, our guide to the best birdwatching spots in Devon — and why the birding community is one of the most welcoming you will find.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

A sunlit English woodland carpeted with bluebells stretching into the distance
Guides16 min read

The Devon Countryside in Bloom: Best Wildflower Walks by Season

From bluebell carpets and wild daffodils to foxgloves on Dartmoor and purple heather in autumn, discover Devon's wildflower calendar and the best walks to see each seasonal display.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

A dramatic moorland landscape with granite tors rising against a wide Devon sky
Guides13 min read

Exploring Dartmoor: A Social Guide to Devon's Wild Heart

Dartmoor is not just for solo hikers. From pub walks and wild swimming to letterboxing and the best Dartmoor pubs worth the drive, here's how to experience Devon's national park with friends.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Lush green woodland floor carpeted with wild garlic in spring sunshine
Guides14 min read

Foraging in Devon: A Beginner's Guide to Finding (and Sharing) Wild Food

A seasonal guide to foraging in Devon, from wild garlic on Dartmoor to samphire on the coast. Where to forage, what to look for in each season, the legal rules, real Devon foraging courses, and why foraging with friends is one of the best adventures you can have.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Sunlight filtering through tall trees in a misty green forest with a winding path
Guides13 min read

Forest Bathing in Devon: The Japanese Art of Healing in the Woods

Discover shinrin-yoku — the Japanese practice of forest bathing — and where to experience it in Devon, from Haldon Forest to Dartmoor. Plus the science of why walking silently in woods together builds deeper friendships.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

The Milky Way stretching across a dark night sky above a mountain landscape
Guides16 min read

Stargazing in Devon: The Best Dark Sky Spots for a Night Out With Friends

The best stargazing spots in Devon for 2026 — Exmoor Dark Sky Reserve, Dartmoor tors, meteor showers, plus what to bring and when to go.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

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