South Devon & Dartmoor Travel Guides

Burrow Farm Gardens

The Old Mill (National Trust)

A beautiful example of a historical industrial mill. Historically the site was a water mill used to grind grain for the local parish, today the...

Ferries

Approximately 120 miles to the east of Plymouth, Poole Port is an easy drive to Devon if travelling from Europe by ferry.

Superfast...

The Church House (National Trust)

Originally a place where 'church ales' were held in the 16th and 17th centuries ('ales' being parish festivities raising funds...

Buses

The area is served by two main bus companies, First Group and Stagecoach Devon covering extensive routes with regular buses throughout the week....

Flights

To fly to South Devon and Dartmoor, two main airports serve the region, Exeter Airport and Plymouth City Airport.

Plymouth City Airport...

Plymouth City Airport

Plymouth City Airport is located just a short drive from the city centre, the terminal building is easily accessible from the wider region....

Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

Cockington Organic Garden

Coaches

Plymouth Council Parking Division is responsible for parking services at Bretonside Bus and Coach Station.

Bretonside Bus and Coach...

Transport Travel Guide

The South Devon and Dartmoor region is easily accessible from all directions by road, rail, air and sea.

Plymouth and Exeter Airports are...

The National Trust

The Garden House

Dartmoor drive - Yelverton to Exeter

Dartmoor National Park is situated in Devon, Southwest England. The 32.5 mile drive from Yelverton to Exeter, through the national park consists...

Plymouth Port

The Port of Plymouth is located at the mouth of the River Tamar. In addition to the modern passenger terminal the port is the home to many of the...

Transport to EXE

Exeter airport is off the A30 just five miles east of the city centre. From Exeter centre take the B3183 to the M5 Junction 29 onto the A30 east...

Driving

The South Devon & Dartmoor region has excellent road links to all of the UK.

The M5 can be reached from Exeter and is the closest...

Exeter Airport

Restaurants & cafes in the main concourse & in the new departure lounge Licensed bar on the first floor with views over the airfield...

Orchid Paradise

Why not visit this little piece of tropical paradise on the edge of Dartmoor. BURNHAM NURSERIES is situated in picturesque South Devon and is a...

Train Stations

Plymouth Railway Station, Devon

The station is located a little over a mile from the city centre of Plymouth. Booking office opening...

Trains

The Bristol to Penzance mainline, passes through Exeter, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Totnes and Plymouth. Branchlines then connect to...

Killerton Clyston Mill

Killerton Clyston Mill is believed to date from the early 19th century. Ideally located next to the stunning River Clyst, it's a perfect...

Finch Foundry

Set amidst Dartmoor's dramatic countryside, Finch Foundry is open to the public daily. In its heyday the foundry produced agricultural and...

Lydford Gorge

This famous gorge is 1 mile long and can be viewed from a circular walk, which starts high above the river and passes through attractive oak...

Overbeck's

This beautiful garden offers spectacular views over the Salcombe estuary and surrounding coast. The 2.75-hectare (7-acre) garden has an intimate...

Transport to Plymouth Ferryport

The ferry terminal is located to the south of Plymouth City Centre, and can easily be recahed from the A38 Main South Devon Highway. Follow the...