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Britain's Ocean City goes all the way back to the Bronze Age and its history is connected to the Mayflower Pilgrims. Visit The Mayflower Steps Memorial where it is believed to be the site where Pilgrims set sail from in 1620.

Take in the fresh air from the Atlantic and embrace the spectacular views. The Royal Citadel is a must-see and dates back to 1670.

Go back to medieval times at Tintagel Castle where you can learn of the myths and legends of the historic King Arthur.

Take a short trip to discover Dartmoor or head to Buckfast Abbey, known for its tonic wine and more.

A flexible schedule and itinerary, your local guide will give you an all round authentic experience. Your ToursByLocals guide can customize an itinerary to make it a truly tailored experience.

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This is a wonderfully varied tour that encompasses so much of what Dartmoor is about, including myths and legends, bronze age settlements, beautiful views, country inns, desolate moorland, and cream teas! Carefully selected photo stops and short walks to hidden views not seen from the road leave memorable impressions of some of the most stunning scenery in the United Kingdom! The iconic Dartmoor Ponies will also be seen, I guarantee!

Subject to availability a sheepdog experience can be arranged at extra cost. Please message me to see if this is available and if you'd like to incorporate it into your day.

However, I don't want to give too much away as it really is a day to experience in the flesh, with some wonderful added extras. If you are a fan of Hound of the Baskervilles, this is the tour for you! You will hear about the first edition of the book, which my family owns. Indeed, my great-grandfather helped Sir Arthur Conan Doyle when he was planning which locations to use in the book.

Looking down onto the village of Widecombe

A rainbow and sheep as seen from Combestone Tor

Sometimes the fog on Dartmoor can create an eerie scene!

Bronze Age Settlements, Myths, Tales of Prison Life, Tasty Food, Hound of the Baskervilles, Stunning Views, and Lots More!

The Ultimate Dartmoor Experience

Devon is probably the most versatile county in the United Kingdom, and although popular with tourists as a destination, it is amazing how few people, including locals, understand just how much there is to see and do here. I have come up with over forty categories of interest, amongst which are many choices of place to go, things to do, people to meet, and experiences to try. We can link two, three or more things together to make a great combination for your day out. We can include wonderful places to eat and drink, giving you the chance to sample some of Devon's increasingly fabulous food, that is now getting spoken about on an international level. You can meet fascinating people that are part of the spirit of Devon, and hear tales aplenty, some which are true, some which are myth!

Come to me and I can create a truly wonderful day out, tailor made around you and the rest of your group's interests, showing you the best that Devon has to offer.

* Please contact me to discuss the day before booking.

Music and Dance at Sidmouth Music Festival

Enjoying a Riverside Drink After a Long Walk

A Special Day In the UK's Most Versatile County, Tailored Around Your Interests

The Anything You Want from Devon Day

Half a day on Dartmoor, the other half at the coast. Explore Dartmoor National Park in the morning, or afternoon and
visit the South Devon Coast in the other (logistics to suit).
Ancient neolithic sites, standing stones, stone circles and hut circle ruins can be found all over the landscape.
Dramatic wind swept tors and craggy outcrops provide sweeping perspectives over picture postcard vistas. Quaint moorland villages, farmsteads that date back to Medieval times and Stannary towns with tin mining history provide a glimpse into the old ways of life on Dartmoor.
A classic Inn for a hearty lunch, then onto the coast for tales of Pirates, seafarers and fisherman in places such as
Brixham and Dartmouth then onto Start Bay with its WW2 history.
Or, maybe a stroll along the promenade in Torquay where one Agatha Christie once roller skated or a visit to an old thatched village.
Alternatively, by heading west from Dartmoor we visit the ocean city of Plymouth where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the new lands.

Experience two great areas of Devon in one day. Dartmoor and the South Devon Coast.

Devon - Moors & Coast

The Visit Cornwall, Dorset or Somerset for the Day Tour

Whilst Devon is my home county, and I think the county that offers the most opportunities to the traveller in the whole of the United Kingdom, I can't deny the uniqueness of the counties that surround it. As a result I have visited Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset many times myself for day trips and longer holidays.

In Cornwall we have wonderful coastline, enchanting fishing villages and beautiful gardens of Worldwide renown, as well as, of course, the Eden Project. In Dorset we have the Jurassic Coast with its extraordinary geology and wealth of fossils, as well as incredible natural beauty and unspoilt towns. In Somerset we have the ancient Roman spa town of Bath, the magnificent Wells Cathedral, and one of my favourite places, Glastonbury, which has a truly unique feel.

So, please feel free to come to me to discuss where you would like to go and what you would like to see, and I will organise a special day, or more if you so wish, to Cornwall, Dorset or Somerset.

A Special Day Out to see the Wonderful Counties that Lie Beyond Devon's Borders

Tintagel, Boscastle & Beyond On A Private Tour

This is a raw, rough landscape riven by storms & legends, the legendary Tintagel headland on the atmospheric North Cornish Coast.

We will walk through the ruins of the medieval castle, the mythological site of King Arthur's conception. If the weather's bad we can spend more time in the otherworldly Witchcraft Museum in neighbouring Boscastle; if the weather's good we can visit the waterfall at St Nectan's Glen or ancient labyrinths carved into the rock many thousands of years ago. . .

There's nowhere quite like this area: the combination of spooky mythology, craggy cliffs & cultural oddity endlessly fascinates me and I'm sure that if you've both the legs & the stomach to really get involved, you'll find stories & images here that are uniquely memorable.

Seasonal Ritual outside the Museum of Witchcraft

Exploring the Mysteries of this Raw, Rocky Coastal Realm..

The Your Family Came from Devon Genealogy Day

This is a fantastic and unique opportunity for you to truly bring to life your family history. You may have spent months or years researching your family tree, but you've done it all from a chair, using your computer. Well, here is your chance to actually get to see the places where your ancestors were born, lived, worked, went to Church, and died.

Using my local knowledge of the area, my knowledge of how to access relevant information locally and off the net, and my experience in extensively researching my own genealogy, I can put together a great day out where we visit the area in Devon that your family came from. We can visit the beautiful countryside, towns and villages of your forebears, and go inside the churches that they once attended services in. Possibly we can find their headstones, and go to lunch in the pub they once ate in. I can help to put the colour into your family history, and we can certainly include plenty of time for photo stops.

* Please contact me to discuss the day before booking.

My Family's Coat of Arms, Granted by King Charles II

Inchbrakie House in Scotland, once our Family Seat

Or and Sable, Written by my Great, Great Aunt Louisa, Which Documents my Family History

George Graeme, 6th Laird of Inchbrakie (My Great x 7 Grandfather)

Patrick Graeme, 8th Laird of Inchbrakie (My Direct Ancestor)

Margaret Graeme, my Ancestor who Danced with Bonnie Prince Charlie

Lawrence Graeme, Governor of Tobago (My Great, Great Grandfather)

The House that my Family moved to in 1857, in Devon

Walk in Your Forebears' Footsteps - You've Done The Research, Now Add the Colour

From Fowey to Falmouth - Romantic South Cornwall

We will start in Fowey, the home of Daphne Du Maurier and setting for many of her works, and explore the many other literary connections. We will also spend time in Charlestown, location for the filming of Poldark and many other films and TV shows and a gorgeous 18th century port in it's own right. The tour continues along the South Coast via the Roseland Peninsula, often said to be the prettiest part of Cornwall, to Falmouth, home to Pendennis Castle and many tales of seafarers and pirates.

Along the way we will explore several locations with literary or film links, including romantic country houses, castles and breathtaking coastal views. We will visit the church at St Just in Roseland, described by John Betjeman as "to many people, the most beautiful churchyard on earth" and there will be the opportunity to have lunch at a working 16th century watermill hidden in a delightful wooded valley. Having an English Lit degree, I love to discover and share the places and stories that inspired the writers.

South Cornwall and the Roseland - Du Maurier, Rosamunde Pilcher, Poldark and more

This tour offers you a fabulous day out, following as it does in Agatha Christie's footsteps. It includes many locations from Agatha's childhood, such as the beaches of Torquay, where she spent a great deal of her spare time, and locations from her early adulthood, including the pier, the Pavilion, and several other places. Later in the day, a visit to Greenway is in order, Agatha's beautiful holiday home, and naturally the day ends with a traditional Devonshire cream tea!

During the day, you will see locations that Agatha used in her stories, and hear more about the fictional characters that frequented these places. You can try a Miss Marple cocktail if you so wish, and I'll be taking plenty of photos for you that I will send to you afterward.

So, a stimulating day visiting many beautiful and interesting locations, but please message me before booking so I can check availability for Greenway.

Princess Pier in Torquay, where Agatha used to roller skate

Visit many Locations of Great Relevance to the Great Authoress

The Agatha Christie full day Tour

This exciting tour introduces the intriguing story behind The Hound of the Baskervilles, including the people, places and legends that inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to write his first Sherlock novel in nearly 10 years, and not just any novel, but arguably his most highly acclaimed. Many wonderful locations are included, from tranquil village graveyards to previously burned down churches with black magic associations, and Bronze Age villages to evocative Moorland mires.

The tour will leave you well educated about how this story came about, and it is delivered by a descendant of one of the people involved in the creation of the plot, making it completely unique. Hear about the evil Squire Cabell and his pack of hounds, the coach driver whose name is now etched into fictional folklore, and see the 200 year old prison that Seldon escaped from.

Guests will come away stimulated, intrigued and wanting to read the famous book once again. And free gifts await those that venture on this incredible tour!

Harry and Reverend Robert D. Cooke (my great grandfather)

The Inspirational Characters and Locations Behind Conan Doyle's Greatest Sherlock Holmes Story

The Hound of the Baskervilles Tour

Reach Devon and Cornwall's Highest Points Tour

I came upon this tour almost by chance, having been asked by a friend whether or not it was possible to walk up both of Devon and Cornwall's highest points in a single day. Well, I'm glad to say that the answer is "yes", and what a fabulous day out it makes.

It can be done either way round, the Devon walk first then the Cornwall walk, or vice versa. It is a fabulous opportunity to get an insight into both counties in one day, and the views from the high points are beautiful and very photogenic. The drive between the two is just under an hour, giving you the chance to re-charge between the walks, and you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy the lovely scenery. I will tell you some local facts, and give you some of the history of the places we see and pass through on the day.

Lunch will be eaten between the walks - maybe you want to sample some local fare (Cornish pasty or Devonshire cream tea?!).

On the day I will take photographs of your group, so you have memories to last for life.

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