About Us
Welcome to the
Heart of Mid Devon
Explore the people, places and stories that make Mid Devon a warm, welcoming and unforgettable destination. We support local businesses, promote unique experiences, and showcase everything our region has to offer.
Who We Are
Visit Mid Devon is managed in partnership by Mid Devon District Council and the Tourist Information Service run by Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life. Together, we promote Mid Devon as a welcoming destination and help visitors discover the region’s rich experiences, landscapes and heritage.
The Area We Cover
Visit Mid Devon represents the Mid Devon District and an additional five-mile border area (excluding Exeter City and Taunton Town Centre). Businesses offering leisure and tourism services within this area are welcome to advertise with us.
Our Mission
We work collaboratively to showcase Mid Devon to visitors near and far. Our goals are to:
- Promote Mid Devon as a must-visit destination
- Highlight the region’s attractions, events and activities
- Support local businesses and encourage tourism spending
- Strengthen the region’s tourism offer through coordinated efforts
- Share what makes Mid Devon special with audiences nationwide
What We Do
We manage a wide range of initiatives designed to raise Mid Devon’s profile and boost the local visitor economy:
- Digital marketing campaigns across the UK
- National promotion of the official Visit Mid Devon guide
- Online and offline campaigns to attract visitors nationally and internationally
- PR, media outreach and destination storytelling
- Regional and national marketing partnerships
- Promotion of Mid Devon events throughout the year
- Collaboration with councils and tourism partners
- Management of the Visit Mid Devon brand and image library
About This Website
The development of this website was funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
Funded and supported by:
The development of this website was funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
Visit Mid Devon Mid Devon District Council & Tourist Information Service
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How to understand each route’s difficulty level
This is low level walking with few or no gradients. This may be along a road or tarmacked path. Suitable for all levels of walkers, pushchairs and wheelchair users. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn.
For reasonably fit walkers with no mobility or specific health problems. Some gradients or uneven terrain. May include unsurfaced rural paths through woodlands or fields and may have a style. The route maybe less obviously marked in some sections. Walking boots and warm waterproof clothing are recommended.
Good level of fitness and walking experience, some steep climbs and open country with less well marked sections of the route. Unsurfaced rural paths with rough and uneven terrain. Suitable for more experienced and prepared walkers. May require a compass and map. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
For very experienced and fit walkers only, will need to use compass and map, could have steep inclines and uneven terrain, may need additional technical skills eg scrambling, crampons etc. You must plan your walk beforehand.
Suitable for beginners in good health with basic bike skills. Relatively flat and wide trail suitable for most types of bike.
Suitable for riders in good health with basic off-road riding skills. Some singletrack sections and small obstacles of root and rock may be present. Suitable for basic mountain bikes.
Suitable for proficient mountain bikers with good off-road riding skills and fitness. Route may contain some challenging climbs, tricky descents and technical features such as drop-offs and large rocks. Suitable for good mountain bikes.
Suitable for expert mountain bikers with high level of fitness. Route may contain greater challenge and difficulty. Riders should expect large and unavoidable features. Suitable for quality off-road mountain bikes.