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Weymouth on a budget

A large sheltered bay, fringed by golden sand, a windswept headland, the sweeping expanse of Chesil Beach, wooded parkland overlooking the sea and pretty marina-side walks leading to the old town. The diversity of Weymouth’s natural geology, all within a … Continue reading

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An Evening Stroll along Brixham Waterfront

This photograph was taken on an August evening around 9pm as dusk settled.  The temperature was around 18 – 19 C and any sign of a breeze had died down.  So it was really peaceful and calm looking out over … Continue reading

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Preston Sands, Paignton

Located in the centre of The English Riviera, with views to Torquay on one side, and views to Brixham in the other direction, Preston Sands offers a family-friendly, safe sandy beach and good facilities. The beach is in Preston which … Continue reading

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Dartmouth on a budget

The picture postcard town of Dartmouth offers a couple of walks around the mouth of the River Dart which lead to stunning views and peace and quiet. On the Dartmouth side of the river, you can walk up to the … Continue reading

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Torquay on a Budget

One of the success stories in Torquay has been the renovation of Torre Abbey and the Spanish Barn, named because it was originally used to house Spanish prisoners of war in the late 16th Century.  Over the past few years, … Continue reading

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Paignton on a Budget

Despite being regarded as a family friendly traditional holiday seaside town, Paignton has a number of attractive coastal walks that can be enjoyed for free. As the town is in the centre of Tor Bay there are sea views across … Continue reading

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Brixham on a budget

Coastal walks providing fabulous sea views Boat watching from the Breakwater Free swimming at the open air seawater pool Visit the Battery Gardens Heritage Centre and Berry Head Nature Reserve Often cited as the most popular activity for visitors on … Continue reading

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