The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall

The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall
Author: Robert Andrews
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2017-03-21
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0241307791

Taking you to the historic cities of Devon and Cornwall, this Rough Guide shows you the galleries of St. Ives and local donkey sanctuaries in this updated guide, the ideal companion whether you're on a city break, beach vacation, or road trip. The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop and explore, and provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving the roads, taking walking tours, or visiting local cathedrals. You'll find special coverage of history, art, architecture, and literature, and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each area in this fascinating peninsula. The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, and places to stay, from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas and boutique hotels, and color-coded maps feature every sight and listing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall.

The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall

The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall
Author: Rob Andrews
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2010-04-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1405386053

The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall is the ultimate handbook for discovering the region, from the wilds of Dartmoor to the rocky Atlantic coast, and from Lundy Island to the “English Riviera” of Torbay. For outdoor activities enthusiasts or beach bums, The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall tells you everything you need to know for a weekend away or an extended break. Discover the best walks, rides, dives and surf breaks in Devon and Cornwall together with biking and hiking trails and specialist holiday operators. Foodies are directed to the regions best restaurants and most authentic pubs with all the region’s diverse food and drink highlights explored and explained, not to mention festivals and local fairs. Whether you’re looking for the best camping or the most stylish hotels rely on accommodation suggestions for every budget and taste. You'll find practical advice on travelling around the region from bus routes to rail passes as well as the clearest maps of any guide. Explore all corners of this region with authoritative background on everything from Devon & Cornwall's varied landscapes and diverse wildlife to its literary connections. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Devon & Corwall

The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall (Travel Guide eBook)

The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 471
Release: 2021-10-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1789197201

The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. Discover Devon and Cornwall with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to hike the stunning cliffs of the Southwest Coast Path, go on an art pilgrimage to the gallery hotspots of Newlyn or St Ives, or digging into the region's history and mythology at Tintagel or Hound Tor, The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way. Features of this travel guide to Devon & Cornwall: - Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to the West Country - Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way aroundExeter, Truro and many more locations without needing to get online - Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including the picturesque harbour at Fowey and the dazzling white sands of the Isles of Scilly - Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of the best sights and top experiences to be found inDartmouth, Exmoor and the Penwith peninsula - Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more - Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Devon and Cornwall with coverage of history, landscapes, wildlife, the arts and books - Covers: Exeter and mid-Devon, East Devon, South Devon, Dartmoor, Plymouth and around, Exmoor, North Devon and Lundy, Southeast Cornwall, the Lizard and Penwith peninsulas, the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall's Atlantic coast, and Bodmin and Bodmin Moor You may also be interested in: Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

Insight Guides Great Breaks Devon and Cornwall (Travel Guide eBook)

Insight Guides Great Breaks Devon and Cornwall (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2016-06-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1786715422

Great Breaks Devon and Cornwall is a practical guidebook in a clean, fresh design to these perennially popular counties, offering a series of clearly laid-out walks and tours, plus listings, full colour photography and maps for just 7.99. The emphasis is on family fun, active pursuits, local flavour and "greener" leisure activities. To inspire you we start with Top Ten Things to Do in Devon and Cornwall, then we give you an overview of where to discover the best eating, drinking and shopping, plus some background on the area's history. The main section guides you round the best places to visit and things to do in the region - choose one of 13 walks and tours, encompassing stunning scenery of high cliffs and haunting moors, delightful coves and thatched cottages, with Cornish pasties and cream teas along the way. The final chapter gives you tips on active pursuits - be it surfing, cycling, riding, hiking, fishing - and selective recommendations on where to stay and where to eat. Whether on a relaxing weekend break or an active holiday, Great Breaks Devon and Cornwall is the ideal companion.

Pocket Rough Guide Staycations Devon & Cornwall (Travel Guide eBook)

Pocket Rough Guide Staycations Devon & Cornwall (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2021-06-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1789197147

Rough Guides Staycations Devon and Cornwall Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. Inspirational and informative new pocket guide, making the most of holidaying at home in the UK through clearly laid-out walks and tours. Explore the best of Devon and Cornwall with this unique travel guide, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see, top attractions like the Eden Project, Lynmouth Cliff Railway and Tate St Ives, to discovering cultural gems, including a invigorating hike through Dartmoor, hitting the waves in Newquay and feeling the power of myths at the legendary Tintagel Castle, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking and driving routes will save you time, and help you plan and enhance your staycation in Devon and Cornwall. Features of this travel guide to Devon and Cornwall: - 13 walks and tours: detailed itineraries feature all the best places to visit, including where to eat along the way - Local highlights: discover the area's top sights and unique attractions, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Historical and cultural insights: learn more about Devon and Cornwall's rich history with fascinating cultural insights throughout - Insider recommendations: where to stay and what to do, from active pursuits to themed trips - Rainy day recommendations: uncover plenty of options, whatever the weather throws at you - Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: from transport to hours of operation, we've got you covered - New for 2021: the latest guidance to all the places you should discover in Devon and Cornwall - Covers: Exeter and Topsham, East Devon, the English Riviera, the South Hams, Plymouth and the Tamar Valley, Dartmoor, North Devon, Exmoor, the South Coast Harbours and Bodmin Moor, Truro to the Lizard, Land's End Peninsula and St Ives to St Agnes, the North Coast Resorts and the Atlantic Highway, the Isles of Scilly Looking for a comprehensive guide to England? Check out the Rough Guide to England for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country has to offer. About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

Insight Guides Great Breaks Devon & Cornwall (Travel Guide eBook)

Insight Guides Great Breaks Devon & Cornwall (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2019-08-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 183905140X

Pocket-sized travel guides making the most of the British Isles through clearly laid-out walks and tours. Explore the best of Devon and Cornwall with this indispensably practical Insight Great Breaks Guide. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like the Eden Project, Exeter, Tresco Gardens, Dartmoor and Torquay, to discovering hidden gems, including Tintagel, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, help you plan and enhance your Great Break in Devon and Cornwall. Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this is the ideal on-the-move companion to your trip to Devon and Cornwall. - Over 13 walks and tours: detailed itineraries feature all the best places to visit, including where to eat along the way - Local highlights: discover what makes the area special, its top sights and unique attractions, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Insider recommendations: where to stay and what to do, from active pursuits to themed trips - Rainy day recommendations: uncover plenty of options, whatever the weather - Practical maps: get around with ease and follow the walks and tours using the detailed maps - Informative tips: plan your travels with a useful practical section to ensure effortless exploration - Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience - Covers: Exeter and Topsham, East Devon, the English Riviera, The South Hams, Plymouth and the Tamar Valley, Dartmoor, North Devon, Exmoor, the South Coast harbours, Truro, Land's End Peninsula, the North Coast and the Isles of Scilly About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Devon & Cornwall Footprint Focus Guide

Devon & Cornwall Footprint Focus Guide
Author: William Gray
Publisher: Footprint Travel Guides
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2013-04-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1908206985

Whether you are seeking indulgent cream teas, brilliant beaches, Cornish myths & legends or the wilderness of moorland, this Footprint Focus guide will prove an invaluable companion to any trip to Devon & Cornwall. The most westerly point of England has an independent spirit that will enchant any visitor, and Footprint’s up-to-date listings of the best of restaurants, accommodation, activities and off-the-beaten-track places to visit will ensure that you make the most of your trip. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Devon, Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from surfing to exploring castles. • Detailed maps for the region. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the attractions, plus many lesser-known sights, Footprint Focus Devon & Cornwall (Includes Isles of Scilly) provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of Britain’s best-loved regions. The content of the Footprint Focus Devon & Cornwall (Includes Isles of Scilly) guide has been extracted from Footprint England.