Devon pairs Dartmoor and Exmoor with river valleys and a long, varied coastline. These notes cover short visits, cathedral closes, castle estates, and walks, with more detail on each stop in the pages below.

Devon
Devon
South-west England, moors, estuaries, cathedral cities, and the north coast path.
Published 2016-12-31 · Updated 2026-04-20
Places in Devon
ChagfordI spent new years in Devon with some friends, and our nearest town was a little place called Chagford. A couple of pubs, a greengrocer, but…
Exeter & Castle DrogoThe city's rich history is evident in its Roman walls and the stunning Exeter Cathedral, which dates back to the Norman era. But Exeter isn…
OkehamptonThis charming town, perched on the northern edge of Dartmoor, is a treasure trove of historical gems, from its 15th-century chapel of St. J…