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The Southwest is primarily an outdoor destination, somewhere to get out in the sunshine and do something (although be sure to bring your raincoat, just in case) – take a trip, go for a ride or learn a new sport.

Surfer, Newquay

Dartmoor pony, Dartmoor

• Go bird-watching on Lundy Island. The southern and western cliffs of this narrow island, little changed since medieval times, are home to a huge wealth of wildlife – shags, kittiwakes, shearwaters and, of course, puffins – while offshore, seals and basking sharks patrol the waters, here

• Go horse-riding on Dartmoor. With the hard work done for you, you can concen-trate on enjoying the views of England’s largest remaining wilderness, here

• Learn to surf at Newquay. Or, if you fancy testing your board skills away from thousands of prying eyes, at the quieter surfing mecca of Croyde, here

• Sunbathe on Blackpool Sands. The region’s wonderful array of beaches is the main reason why the M5 is boot to bumper every summer bank holiday. Head away from the main resorts and enjoy the pristine sands at this quiet, unspoilt, empty stretch of coast, here

• Take a combined river trip, steam-train ride and sightseeing bus tour. The boat trip takes you from Totnes along the tree-lined banks of the River Dart, the steam train jogs between Kingswear and Paignton, while the bus takes you back to Totnes, here

Steam train, Totnes, Devon

Blackpool Sands, Devon

Cliffs at Bolberry Down on the Southwest Coastal Path

• Walk (part of) the Southwest Coastal Path. The country’s longest footpath stretches for more than 600 miles (966 km) around the perimeter of the entire peninsula, taking you through a seemingly infinite variety of coastal landscapes, here

Bristol Cathedral

Front entrance to Wells Cathedral

Land’s End, Cornwall