Wednesday 27 July 2011

Devon: The jewel in England's crown

For many of us Summer is a time for escaping the UK and eloping to far-flung destinations in search of blazingly hot sunshine and bath-water temperature seas. But, in doing so these folk are missing out on a plethora of holiday destinations that lay right on their door-step.

Take for example the fourth largest county in England. Devon has so much to offer for those looking for a break that encompasses a wide range of things to do. Whether it is Blue-flag listed beaches, National trust protected moors or picturesque towns, this place has it all.

Of course, much of one's enjoyment on holiday lies in the state of the weather. With our current crop of unpredictable Summers, luck has a substantial part to play in the success of a holiday. But if you manage to time your holiday to Devon correctly then there isn't much better than taking in these fine landscapes whilst munching on Devon's most coveted dish - the cream tea!

For one of the grandest and most opulent cathedrals in the whole of England, you should certainly head to Exeter. As well as it's cathedral, Exeter boasts excellent shopping, underground caverns and nearby Exmoor and Dartmoor for your exploration. Devon's biggest city, Plymouth, is also well worth a visit; especially in the Summer when it hosts World famous sailing meets in it's exceptional harbour.

To the North of the county there lies a wealth of potential visiting places, from the pretty cliff edge towns of Lynton and Lynmouth to the beaches of Bude and Westward Ho! To the South lies the English Riviera and the pretty town of Torquay which is surrounded by the likes of Paignton and its famous zoo and Exmouth with it's huge beach and lovely esplanade walk.

It's little wonder why the county is also so popular with visitors from abroad, with many tourists enjoying the genuine freedom the county offers and the chance for exploration.

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