From stunning sunsets over Barnstaple to meeting the Dartmoor ponies, we have 23 reasons that prove Devon is the prettiest county…

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1. We love a challenging hike through the meadows in north Devon…

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2. …and the coastal paths along some of Devon's prettiest beaches

3. Lewtrenchard Manor is the perfect destination for a weekend away…

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4. …and the long country roads are a good excuse to absorb the beautiful vistas

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5. Treat yourself spending the day shopping in Exeter's city centre…

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6. …or strolling through Totnes' streets on a peaceful evening

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7. We love sitting by the River Dart and watching the world pass by…

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8. …and enjoying the sunset over Barnstaple

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9. Early morning scenic dog walks along the coast…

10. …bumping into Dartmoor's beautiful ponies

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11. Cosy cottages nestled in the picturesque countryside…

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12. …whiling away the day with friends on the pebbled beach of Budleigh

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13. Going fishing at Axmouth harbour…

14. …before dining at one of Devon's restaurants with a view

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15. Quirky streets in near impossible locations

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16. It's so picturesque that film productions are constantly looking to use our scenery...

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17. ...and it was a similar inspiration for countless works of literature

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18. After exploring Dartmoor or Exmoor there is always a cosy pub waiting to welcome you

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19. Our pubs also have got their Sunday lunches perfected

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20. As we're surrounded by incredible coastline, our fish is always fresh

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21. We put the cream on our scones before the jam

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22. We're home to enormous stretches of the South West Coast Path

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23. And finally, as we all know, Devon's far superior to Cornwall!

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