Things to do in Devon

Pssst… Did you know we have over 1,200 Trails all over the UK? That’s a tantalising tally of nooks and crannies to explore! Grab your best walking gear and get started on your Devon Trail adventure; explore the markers on the map above, check out the sites listed below, or find a specific place using the search bar.  For a sneaky snippet of what awaits you on your Trail journey, read on… 

Treasure Trails turn an ordinary walk into an incredible escapade! Captivating stories will ignite the imaginations of young and not-so-young minds alike, while awesome routes and clever clues will keep the whole gang entertained. Explore Devon on foot in an innovative way and make treasured memories as you go. Channel your inner James Bond or Indiana Jones, or simply awaken the big kid that exists in us all – you’ll love working together to crack the secret code, one crafty clue at a time, as you wind your way around a wonderful Devon Trail. What more do you need for a fun day out with the kids? 

There are so many fun things to do in Devon, and a Treasure Trail is at the top of the list! As the third-largest county in the UK, and with 40 exciting Trails to choose from, you and your crew of daring explorers can fill your boots! From miles of stunning coastline and spectacular moorland to wild woodland to ancient walled cities, Devon has it all!    

Calling all top-secret agents - and we mean TOP - to deactivate a time-shifting device in Exeter and save the day! Will you beat the clock? If the beach is more your bag, there’s a sinister smuggling mystery to solve in sunny Ilfracombe. For shipmates who are up for a pirate challenge (that’s you, me hearties!), head to Plymouth Waterfront in search of a treasured haul of plundered gin. Quest complete; try your hand at two further Plymouth Trails – shiver me timbers!  

Explore beautiful Devon the Treasure Trails way: with enthusiasm, a sense of humour and a zest for discovery. We know that the best days out are the ones that everyone enjoys, and a self-guided walk gives you the chance to explore a Devon Trail with new, imagination-fuelled eyes. Adventures abound in this breath-taking county, and yours start right here! Which Trail will you choose first?   

Discover all the Devon Treasure Trails with our alphabetical list below. For a specific location, scroll up to the top of this page for a map view or enter the place you’d like to explore into the search bar.