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Welcome to Devon!

From medieval castles to prehistoric fossils, bustling cities to quaint seaside villages and vast stretches of moorland, the county of Devon is an enchanting mix of ancient history, urban energy and natural wonders. England's third largest county, Devon covers 7,000 sq km (2,700 sq mi) of mostly rural landscape in the southwest of the country, bordered by Somerset and Dorset to the east and Cornwall to the west. Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks are prime examples of the area's characteristic moorlands, while various walking and cycling trails, such as the 290-km (180-mi) Tarka Trail, weave past castles, gardens, coastlines and countryside.

Plymouth is Devon's largest city. Tucked in the southwestern corner of the county, this bustling port city has been a hub of shipbuilding since the Industrial Revolution, and the producer of Plymouth Gin since 1793. Travellers are inextricably drawn toward Exeter, an astoundingly historic city with roots that stretch back to pre-Roman times. Located 60 km (37 mi) northeast of Plymouth on the eastern bank of the River Exe, Exeter is home to the famous 11th-century Exeter Cathedral. Peppered with quaint villages and spectacular beaches, both the north and south coasts of Devon are regarded as some of England's most scenic shorelines, including the south's geologically stunning Jurassic Coast and the north's Woolacombe Beach. The Torbay area on the south coast is a magnet for holidaymakers, featuring a string of sheltered beaches and plenty of resort facilities.

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