Table of Contents

PART ONE: INTRODUCTIONWhat is the Slow Movement? (Alastair Sawday)Slow tourism and DevonDevon through the seasonsThe long-distance walks and cycle routesTravelling in Devon by local busBeyond the locales: stop and see PART TWO: LOCALESLocale 1: East Devon Locale 2: Exeter and nearby villages Locale 3: Totnes and the River DartLocale 4: Torbay and beyondLocale 5: The southern tip: Kingsbridge and SalcombeLocale 6: DartmoorLocale 7: ExmoorLocale 8: Bideford and the River TorridgeLocale 9: Lundy IslandLocale 10: Ilfracombe and area

About the Author

Hilary Bradt is the founder of Bradt Travel Guides; she has recently moved to Devon.

Reviews

'Slow guides take time to point the way.' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall '...Bradt's Slow Devon & Exmoor gives even more detail, with an emphasis on less consumerist travel...it packs in advice, context and boxed entries on everything from Drake to the South Devon Chilli Farm.' The Sunday Times 'Visit Devon is so pleased that Bradt Travel Guides have chosen to release their Slow Devon and Exmoor guide. This is a wonderful publication showcasing all the fantastic attributes of Devon - with a million and one reasons to visit! We hope that this guide will not only encourage people to visit, but that it will also enhance their experience whilst here in the county.' Visit Devon 'It's a real pleasure to see England written about as if it's an exotic secret, but don't be misled by "slow", because here are hikes, bikes and canoes aplenty, together with expedition for twitchers and addicts of local history. I especially enjoyed the first-hand contributions from random folk, such as the manager of Totnes bookshop and a woman recalling the wartime lav at Harland Point station.' Nicholas Crane, BBC Country File 'Divided into easily accessible sections covering all parts of Devon, with lots of useful information' Zoe Dawes, The Quirky Traveller 'Packed with more personal stories, quirky anecdotes and recommendations from the locals than you might expect in your average guidebook' Devon Life 'Bliss' Bristol & Bath's What's On Magazine 'A gem of a travel guide.' Western Morning News '[The authors'] joy at finding out things by accident makes the guidebook special.' Western Morning News 'The Slow guides are the perfect travel companion - warm, witty and stuffed with insider knowledge. I can't think of a better way to unlock the joys of Britain.' Carl Honore, author of In Praise of Slow 'Written by an insider, this excellent guide is an invitation to slow down and enjoy beautiful places - an inspirational travelling companion.' www.holidaysvillasandcottages.com