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Dartmoor Hiking Mistakes to Avoid: Navigation, Weather, and Livestock

Most Dartmoor rescues begin with a small oversight — a dead phone, a late start, a dog off the lead. Here are the mistakes to avoid and...

  • October 09, 2026

Wild Swimming in Devon: How to Stay Safe in Sea, River, and Moorland Pools

A practical guide to reading tides, cold water, currents and access so you can swim safely in Devon's sea, rivers and moorland pools.

  • October 07, 2026

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South West Coast Path in Devon: A Beginner's Guide to Five Easy Day Walks

Five manageable South West Coast Path day walks in Devon, with route notes on terrain, buses and tides for walkers trying the coast path...

  • October 06, 2026

A Seasonal Guide to Devon Seafood: What to Order Month by Month

A month-by-month guide to Devon's seafood seasons, from winter plaice and mussels to summer mackerel and spider crab, plus how to choose...

  • October 04, 2026

How to Eat a Devon Cream Tea Properly: Jam, Cream, and Common Mistakes

Jam first, then a generous spoonful of clotted cream — here is how to build a Devon cream tea properly, plus the mistakes visitors make...

  • October 01, 2026

How to Renovate a Listed Devon Farmhouse: A Beginner's Guide

Renovating a listed Devon farmhouse means listed building consent, breathable lime-based materials and craftspeople who understand cob,...

  • September 29, 2026

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Coastal vs. Inland Devon: How to Choose Where to Buy

Coast or countryside? A practical look at prices, commutes, flooding, amenities and daily life in Devon, plus a step-by-step way to decide where to buy.

  • September 18, 2026