Explore Devon’s living waterway—from springs to the sea—and meet the towns and villages that grow along its banks.
This engaging guide traces the great rivers of Devon, their origins on the moors, and their journeys to the coast. Rich with history, landscape descriptions, and practical notes, it invites readers to see familiar places in a new light and discover the stories that flow beneath the surface of everyday life.
- Follow the Exe, Teign, Axe, Torridge, Taw, and Tamar as they carve valleys, feed estuaries, and shape local towns.
- Learn about the people, legends, and antiquities that cluster around river towns from Tiverton to Plymouth.
- Enjoy vivid descriptions of moorland scenery, river cascades, estuaries, and coastal views that reward careful exploration.
- Discover historical highlights, from ancient bridges and fisheries to notable buildings and monuments along the rivers.
Ideal for readers who love travel writing, regional history, and vivid landscape details, this edition makes a thoughtful companion for map-walkers, hikers, and curious travelers seeking a deeper sense of Devon’s waterways.