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Devon: Exeter, Dartmoor, Plymouth & the English Riviera – Route Guide

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Dartmoor Haytor ponies — Devon: Dartmoor & the English Riviera
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Exeter’s cathedral close and quays lead to Dartmoor’s Haytor and Postbridge landscapes, Plymouth’s Hoe and Barbican, Salcombe’s harbour and estuary, and the English Riviera coast. This five- or six-day road journey gives each public town or landscape circuit its own stage, with Dartmoor visits shaped by the weather.

Devon: Exeter, Dartmoor, Plymouth & the English Riviera is a 225 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as 5–6 days; the plan below is the 6-day version for June, built from 205 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

5–6
days
225km
distance
5
Stops
205
curated stops

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The route

Exeter→ 45 kmDartmoor→ 55 kmPlymouth→ 65 kmSalcombe & South Hams→ 60 kmTorquay & Babbacombe

What you'll see

Exeter Cathedral
Admire the Gothic architecture and the longest unbroken stone roof beam in the world.
Exeter
Brent Tor
You will see a small hill topped with a church, offering panoramic views.
Dartmoor
The Minster Church of St Andrew
See the resilient church that stood amid the ruins of the blitzed city centre.
Plymouth
Salcombe public harbour-and-estuary circuit
Use lawful parking and a bounded public harbour, town and estuary-view circuit; ferries, boats, Overbeck’s seasonal garden, coast-path stages and swimming remain separate.
Salcombe & South Hams
Cockington Court and Country Park
Explore historic rooms and wander lush gardens filled with vibrant roses and contemporary art.
Torquay & Babbacombe
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Browse the exhibits in this museum and art gallery.
Exeter
Fingle Bridge
You will see a tranquil bridge over the river Teign, surrounded by lush greenery.
Dartmoor
Plymouth Hoe
Take in waterfront views and historic legends from this iconic park.
Plymouth

Choose your length

5-day plan19 stops · 8.3 h transit3.8 stops/day · 1.7 h transit/daySee the full plan →6-day plan26 stops · 9.1 h transit4.3 stops/day · 1.5 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: May, June, July, August, September

Dartmoor's tors dry out for walkers, Salcombe's estuary turns Mediterranean-blue, and the crab boats land daily — June before the school holidays is the sweet spot.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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