Summertime in South Devon

Enjoy Summer with a fantastic break in the South West. Devon is a beloved holiday spot, and features in the memories and photo albums of many families. So what makes a break in the South West, and South Devon in particular, so special?

The beaches

South Devon have over 120 miles of coast. Stretching from Seaton to Plymouth, over 50 beaches pepper the coast, including two in Teignmouth. Whether you’re after sandy beaches perfect for lounging and building sandcastles or quiet pebble coves for getting away from it all, Devon has it all.

The surf

Surfers flock to the region year round, but if full-body wetsuits and the winter chill don’t float your boat, a Summer season of surfing will. South Devon has some cracking surf with Bantham Beach a particular favourite as it has beginner-friendly waves and more challenging rips and breaks for the more seasoned surfer.

The walks

Pop on some sturdy shoes and explore this stunning part of the UK on foot. The moors and granite tors (and not forgetting the ponies) mark Dartmoor out as a popular spot for exploring, while the coastal paths look spectacular in the Summer sun. The South West Coast Path is one of the UK’s longest National Trails and covers an incredible 630 miles, including Teignmouth. The 4.7 miles Teignmouth to Dawlish Railway Walk takes in the South Devon Railway Sea Wall and Eastcliff Park, and is just minutes from the Cliffden.

The food

There’s so much delicious food to sample during your Summer holiday in Devon! There’s farmland a-plenty so don’t miss out on the famed cheeses including Sharpham Brie and Dartmoor Chilli. You can’t come to Devon and not have a Devon cream tea of scones, jam, clotted cream and tea - and remember, in these parts the cream goes first.

With two coastlines, it’s no surprise that Devon’s seafood is renowned with the crab being particularly praiseworthy.

And if you’re still hungry after all that, Devon’s fudge is pretty legendary too.

The weather

Devon’s maritime climate means you can find palm trees, warm Summers and long days. The average temperature is around 21 degrees, ideal for meandering through seaside towns, visiting a pub gardens, or stretching your legs on a scenic countryside walk.