South Devon & Dartmoor (Slow Travel) : Local, characterful guides to Britain's Special Places

The thoroughly updated third edition of this distinctive Slow Travel guide to one of England's most beloved regions.

Written by resident experts, this essential companion takes you beyond the obvious attractions to uncover the lesser-known charms of South Devon and Dartmoor. From the English Riviera and South Hams to Salcombe and Dartmoor itself, you'll discover different aspects of popular places alongside colourful characters from the past, folk history, and literary links connecting the region to Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle. Much of the information here has appeared in no other guidebook, offering genuinely fresh insights into what makes this gorgeous part of the country tick.

With a special emphasis on car-free travel, the guide champions walking (featuring revised routes including 'miles without stiles' accessible Dartmoor walks), cycling, river boats, local buses, and trains. This edition strengthens its focus on local food culture—both in markets and when eating out—with hand-picked suggestions for places to eat and drink, plus a tempting range of accommodation from idyllically located campsites and boutique B&Bs to caravans, treehouses, and even haunted coaching inns.

Discover award-winning gin and new whisky distilleries, learn what happens at a wassail gathering, find out what to do if harassed by pixies on Dartmoor, and explore unique local events like Totnes's annual Orange Race. Colourful and witty writing brings the region to life through entertaining stories about historical characters and folklore, while small historic village churches—with their idiosyncratic saints and intriguing carvings—are described in loving detail.