Practical travel guide to Devon & Cornwall featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Devon & Cornwall. The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Devon & Cornwall, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19.
The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall 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, Bodmin and Bodmin Moor.
Inside this travel guide you'll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Devon & Cornwall, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Exeter Cathedral to family activities in child-friendly places, like National Marine Aquarium or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Dartmoor.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Devon & Cornwall entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.
TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Carefully planned routes covering the best of Devon & Cornwall give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.
DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.
INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for digging into the region's history or surfing .
HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Dartmoor, Plymouth, Bodmin, Exmoor's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Devon & Cornwall, even in a short time.
HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Devon & Cornwall, matching different needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Devon & Cornwall, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Isles of Scilly and the spectacular Lanhydrock.
COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Newquay, South Devon and many more locations in Devon & Cornwall, reduce the need to go online.
USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
