This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's East Devon and the Jurassic Coast remains the most comprehensive and only standalone guide available to this region, written with insider knowledge that can only be gained by living in the area. Contributions from local experts, and colourful and witty writing combined with the authors' enthusiasm, make this guide as much a pleasure to read as an invaluable companion for exploring. Amongst the new features in this edition are more information on local vineyards, a dedicated section on the Blackdown Hills revealing little-known villages in this Outstanding Area of Natural Beauty, a new 'car-free circuit' map, and route directions and map for a 'Daffodil Walk'. Also covered are the best bluebell woods and the new Mary Anning wing of the Lyme Regis Museum. Exeter and the Exe Estuary have a chapter of their own, while East Devon's most alluring chunks of countryside and the seaside resorts of Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Beer are all covered. The chapter on West Dorset describes Lyme Regis and Charmouth along with brief details of other coastal towns and an explanation of the geology of the entire World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast that links the whole region. With an emphasis on car-free travel walking, cycling and local buses the detailed descriptions, historical glimpses, folklore, anecdotes and personal accounts whet visitors' appetite for exploration. Hand-picked places to eat and drink, including all the eateries along the main artery of the A3052, bear witness to the authors' long-standing knowledge of the area.

'Eye-opening and wonderful' India Knight, The Sunday Times Magazine 'All of the usual characterful prose that makes this series so readable.' The Bookseller 'An awesome handbook to the nooks, crannies, historical gems and gardens in East Devon.' Devon Life

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. The most comprehensive - and only standalone - guide available to this region . Part of Bradt's award-winning Slow Travel series . Covers the Jurassic coast into Dorset as well as East Devon . Includes new features on local vineyards and the Blackdown Hills AONB About Bradt Travel Guides . Founded in 1974, Bradt is now the largest independent guidebook publisher in the UK with over 200 titles in print . WINNER of the Gold award for Best Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2018 and 2019 . Bradt guides are written by authors who really know their destinations. Many are resident there, or have been visiting regularly over a number of years . Each new Bradt guide is backed by a dedicated press and social media campaign

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By Hilary Bradt and Janice Booth

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This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt’s East Devon and the Jurassic Coast remains the most comprehensive – and only standalone – guide available to this region, written with insider knowledge that can only be gained by living in the area. Contributions from local experts, and colourful and witty writing combined with the authors' enthusiasm, make this guide as much a pleasure to read as an invaluable companion for exploring.

Amongst the new features in this edition are more information on local vineyards, a dedicated section on the Blackdown Hills revealing little-known villages in this Outstanding Area of Natural Beauty, a new ‘car-free circuit’ map, and route directions and map for a ‘Daffodil Walk’. Also covered are the best bluebell woods and the new Mary Anning wing of the Lyme Regis Museum, plus Wolford Chapel, a little piece of Canada given to the people of Canada in 1966, where the Maple Leaf is still hoisted daily.

Exeter and the Exe Estuary have a chapter of their own, while East Devon’s most alluring chunks of countryside and the seaside resorts of Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Beer are all covered. The chapter on West Dorset describes Lyme Regis and Charmouth along with brief details of other coastal towns and an explanation of the geology of the entire World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast links that the whole region.

With an emphasis on car-free travel – walking, cycling and local buses – the detailed descriptions, historical glimpses, folklore, anecdotes and personal accounts whet visitors' appetite for exploration. Hand-picked places to eat and drink, including all the eateries along the main artery of the A3052, bear witness to the authors' long-standing knowledge of the area.

Zusammenfassung
Slow East Devon Travel Guide - holiday tips and local advice including accommodation, pubs and restaurants, local food and crafts, Exeter, seaside towns, Exmouth, Sidmouth and coastal walks and beaches. Also covered are the Blackdown Hills, River Otter, watersports and activities, Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast, wildlife and birdwatching.

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GOING SLOW IN EAST DEVON & THE JURASSIC COAST

A taste of East Devon, The appeal of country churches, NGS Gardens & Open Studios, Car-free travel, Active East Devon, Natural East Devon, How this book is arranged

1 EXETER & THE EXE ESTUARY

Getting there & around, Starting with the Romans, Exeter, Countess Wear, The Exe Estuary

2 EAST TO HONITON

Getting there & around, The Killerton Estate, From the M5 to Honiton, Honiton

3 THE CULM VALLEY & THE BLACKDOWN HILLS

Getting there & around, The Culm Valley, The Blackdown Hills

4 THE RIVER OTTER & THE HEART OF DEVON’S AONB

Getting there & around, Clyst St Mary to Newton Poppleford, Ottery St Mary & area, The southern Otter, Around the River Sid, From Sid to Seaton, Food & drink along the A3052

5 THE SEASIDE TOWNS

Getting there & around, Watersports & activities, Budleigh Salterton & area, Sidmouth & area, Branscombe & Beer, Seaton & area, Axmouth

6 DEVON’S FAR EAST

Getting there & around, West of the Axe, The Colys & area, East of the Axe

7 DORSET’S JURASSIC COAST

Getting there & around, Lyme Regis & Charmouth, Golden Cap to West Bay, West Bay to Abbotsbury, Weymouth to Old Harry Rocks, The Isle of Purbeck & the end of the Jurassic Coast

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