Region reference · United Kingdom / West Country

Devon

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A first look at Devon

Devon (also known, far less commonly, as "Devonshire") is a large county in England's West Country. Uniquely amongst English counties, Devon has two coastlines: to the south, on the English Channel and to the north, on the Celtic Sea and Bristol Channel. These are studded with resort towns, harbours, and surfing beaches. Devon is also home to two national parks, Dartmoor…

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