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Dartmouth    This town at the mouth of the River Dart has been an important seaport since the early Middle Ages; in fact it was from Dartmouth that English fleets left to take part in the Second and Third Crusades. The naval heritage of Dartmouth is preserved in the Britannia Royal Naval College, sitting high on the cliffs above the Dart. The college has trained officers oif the Royal Navy since 1905. Regular escorted tours of the college and grounds are conducted. Dartmouth, Devon, England Attraction Type: Town Details of Dartmouth OS SX877 513 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Hope Cove    A lovely secluded village blessed with a smooth stretch of sandy beach, perfect for family outings. Hope Cove (sometimes simply called "Hope") is reached by way of very narrow winding lanes from the A381 Salcombe to Kingsbridge road. Hope Cove, Devon, England Attraction Type: Town Details of Hope Cove OS SX676 400 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Salcombe    Salcombe is the most southerly town in the South Hams region of Devon, and a popular boating and resort centre. The town is built around the Kingsbridge estuary, and offers superb boating opportunities and easy access to spectacular coastline and peaceful countryside as you venture inland. Salcombe, Devon, England Attraction Type: Town Details of Salcombe OS SX739 387 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Slapton    The village of Slapton is high on a hill above the long shingle beach of Slapton Sands. The beach is quiet now, but in 1944 it was a beehive of activity as US Army forces used it as a training ground in preparation for the D-Day landings in Normandy. Slapton Sands was chosen for the exercises because of its similarity to the beaches in Normandy where the assault was due to take place. Slapton, Devon, England Attraction Type: Town Details of Slapton OS SX821 449 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Stoke    The village of Stoke lies midway between the historic house of Hartland Abbey and the old smuggler's port of Hartland Quay. It boasts the second highest church in Devon; St Nectans, known as the "Cathedral of North Devon" Stoke, Devon, England Attraction Type: Town Details of Stoke OS SS235 247 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Torcross    Located at the south end of Slapton Sands, Torcross is a lovely little village with a long stretch of sandy beach. The area was made famous as the training ground for US Army forces preparing for the D-Day invasion in World War II. Torcross, Devon, England Attraction Type: Town Details of Torcross OS SX821 420 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Totnes    The town of Totnes is located at the highest navigable point of the River Dart, well inland from the sea. Eleventh century Totnes Castle sits high on a hill above the town. Totnes, Devon, England Attraction Type: Town Details of Totnes OS SX799 604 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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