What You Can Do On Devon Holidays

Devon and the villages, towns, moors, beaches, countryside, cities and attractions that are within it have been popular with holiday makers from all over Britain for years. The beautiful locations that can be found all over Devon keep visitors coming back again and again whilst simultaneously attracting new groups of tourists.

If you're thinking about a trip to Devon then there are several things which you should look into. There may be something you hadn't considered which could tickle your fancy.

Obviously, there are the beaches. Devon is known for being warm and sunny, and beaches are the perfect place to take advantage of this. The south coast plays host to Torbay, a wonderful area with its own microclimate and encompassing Brixham, Torquay and Paignton. This means that even when the rest of Devon is covered in clouds, you could quite easily cross over Dartmoor and find that Torbay is basking in bright sunshine. As well as the golden sanded beaches of Torbay, you also have plenty of attractions such as Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts.

Another of the best features of Devon is the moors that reside within it. Dartmoor and Exmoor both provide very different experiences for those that visit them, with Exmoor being a long line of hilly areas right by the coast, much of which is forested, and Dartmoor being a large expanse of wilderness that is covered with granite outcrops and tors more info. For those who want to explore Exmoor, they'll find sheltered coastal towns and villages that are pretty and idyllic, such as Lynton and Lynmouth. Dartmoor has few settlements on it, but can provide a great day out if you enjoy walking along side streams and rivers and finding great places to picnic. Both moors offer excellent opportunities for pony trekking or horse riding.

Finally, if nature isn't your thing then why not head into the city of Exeter? With its cathedral and Roman walls, Exeter can really offer a taste of the past on your Devon holiday, as well as catering to all your shopping needs. The middle of the high street, by the old church, is particularly pretty.