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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Totnes

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Totnes, England

Updated November 20, 2019

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Totnes, England

The Leechwell

A historic holy well hidden near a charming English park.

Totnes, England

Totnes Orange Races

Once a year a small English town gets together to chase oranges down a steep hill in honor of a legendary accident.

Totnes, England

The Brutus Stone

One could not be blamed for literally walking all over this supposed landmark.
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Devon, England

Berry Pomeroy Castle

A ruined castle has more than its fair share of legends and ghost stories.
2 miles from Totnes

Devon, England

Buckfast Abbey

This historic Benedictine monastery brews a booze so toxic that it has often been blamed almost singularly for Scottish hooliganism.
5 miles from Totnes

Kingswear, England

Kingswear Wishing Well

Successful single-handed, non-stop circumnavigation of the world in a sailing boat was a wish said to be granted at the well.
7 miles from Totnes

Devon, England

Templer Way

This trail follows unique stone railroad tracks and a historic waterway to the south coast of Devon.
9 miles from Totnes

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Totnes, England

Totnes Orange Races

Once a year a small English town gets together to chase oranges down a steep hill in honor of a legendary accident.
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