Devon changes shape when your phone turns into a guide. This 7 day pass combines a self-guided GPS route, a Big Britain Quiz, and Treasure Hunt clues so you can explore at your own speed. I like the freedom to set your own pace, and I like that it adds a game layer with points and prizes. One thing to consider: since it runs on your smartphone and GPS, you’ll want a charged phone before you start.

You’re not locked into one meeting-and-waiting schedule. With a mobile ticket and a GPS that guides you step by step, you can walk or switch to a vehicle when it suits. The best part is the flexibility: you choose a start time and spread your tour over seven days.

The route focuses on Plymouth with stops across South Devon and North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including places like Torquay, Exeter, Sidmouth, Exmouth, Ilfracombe, Dartmouth, Dawlish, and Woolacombe. It’s structured, but you stay in control. Just remember it’s meant to be done on a device—one ticket per device for your group.

Key things I’d bet on before you book

• 7 day pass, choose your start time so you can work around weather and energy
• GPS-guided self-led exploring with the option to go on foot or by vehicle
• Big Britain Quiz + Treasure Hunt clues that turn sightseeing into a points game
• Hundreds of map pins on-screen, so you can pick what to chase first
• Photo and video style challenges with countdowns that keep you moving
• Up to 10 people per group with a private experience setup

Turning Devon into a game: the GPS app, quiz, and points system

This experience is all about using a smartphone app as your on-the-ground companion. You log in when you arrive in Devon, and the app shows hundreds of map pins across your route. Instead of following a bus schedule or staying with a group, you chase pins and answer challenge prompts as you go.

The format is simple: the app guides you with GPS, then you interact with what you find by tackling the quiz and treasure hunt clues. As you explore more, you earn points and climb higher on a Nationwide Travel League. The promise here is not just to see places, but to keep you motivated to look closer, because the app nudges you off the obvious route.

One of the most appealing parts is how it mixes competition with variety. You’ll run into different types of tasks—photo and video challenges are specifically mentioned in feedback, and countdown-style challenges add that small rush that helps you stop drifting. If you’re the kind of person who hates guesswork, this helps: the app gives the next step, and you decide how quickly to reach it.

I also like that the challenges are meant to work for different ages and comfort levels. It’s not just reading a sign and walking away. Even if you’re not into competitive games, you can treat the points as a gentle reason to keep going.

What you get for $33.97: value for groups up to 10

The price is $33.97 per group, up to 10 people. That’s an important detail, because it frames this as a group-friendly option rather than a pricey per-person guided tour. If you’re traveling with family or friends, the per-group pricing can feel fair even if you spend most of your time doing independent exploring.

There’s also a smart catch: ticket per device. In plain terms, if four people in your group want their own app experience with their own progress, you’ll likely need four devices and four tickets. But if you’re okay sharing one device (or taking turns), you can stretch the cost.

You also get a private tour/activity setup, meaning only your group is involved. That matters if you’ve ever had a guided tour where you spend half the time waiting for everyone else. Here, the structure supports flexibility instead of fighting it.

And yes, it’s a mobile ticket. That’s handy, because it reduces admin stress while you’re in motion.

Timing your 7 days: freedom with a loose 4-hour rhythm

The activity is listed at about 4 hours, but you get a 7 day pass to do it. That’s a useful combination. The “4 hours” feels like a baseline for active exploring time, but the 7 day pass means you can break it up based on real life: work schedules, rain, kids’ moods, or just wanting to linger.

You choose a start time, then you’re free to pace yourself. There’s no forced end-of-tour moment beyond returning to the meeting point at the end. The route ends back where you start, so you’re not stuck planning a complicated finish.

Practical tip: because there are many map pins, you don’t need to treat this like a checklist you must finish every pin in one go. The app is designed to let you explore at your own pace, so you can pick a workable set of areas each day. In bad weather, you might cluster your day around one stretch rather than hopping around.

The route, step by step: Plymouth through Devon’s key stops

Your tour starts in Devon, UK, and it ends back at the meeting point. Along the way, the route includes these named stops: Devon, South West England, Torquay, Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton, Sidmouth, Exmouth, Ilfracombe, Dartmouth, Dawlish, Woolacombe, South Devon, the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and then back through South West England and South Devon again on the app’s loop.

Here’s how to think about the stops as you plan your days, without getting hung up on doing every location at once.

Stop 1 to 4: getting oriented with Devon, South West England, Torquay, and Plymouth

The early stops are where the app experience really clicks. You’ll be learning the rhythm: check the next pin, follow the GPS guidance, then complete the quiz and clue prompts linked to what you’re finding.

Devon and South West England work well as an onboarding phase because they keep you in the broader area without demanding that you immediately master the entire route. Torquay and Plymouth are good anchors too, especially if you want a straightforward day where you start in one place and build momentum.

If you like warm-up walks, this is your stretch. If you’re pressed for time, you can also choose to focus on the pins that are easiest to reach from wherever you’re staying.

Stop 5 and 6: Exeter and Paignton for a change of pace

Exeter and Paignton keep the route from feeling like one long street-level loop. Even without treating the stops as separate “attractions,” you get a natural shift in what you’re doing: more pin-hunting, more clue solving, and more variety in how you pace your time.

This is also a good point to decide how you want to travel. The app supports both walking and using a vehicle with easy-to-use GPS. If you feel like doing a slower, photo-heavy day, stay on foot. If you want to compress distance between pins, switch to the vehicle approach and let the GPS reduce stress.

Stops 7 to 9: Sidmouth, Exmouth, Ilfracombe

This is where the route begins to feel like a real exploration challenge. Sidmouth, Exmouth, and Ilfracombe give you several “chapters” to work through instead of one continuous line. If your phone battery is solid and the weather behaves, you can string these together in a day.

If not, you can split them into different days. The 7 day pass is made for that. A longer route like this can work beautifully as a slow-burn adventure: a few stops per day, with time to sit, snack, and reset.

Stops 10 to 12: Dartmouth, Dawlish, Woolacombe

Dartmouth, Dawlish, and Woolacombe help balance city and in-between moments. The app’s format tends to reward those small pauses, because tasks like photo and video challenges often work best when you take a breath and look.

A drawback here can be simple: you’ll want to manage travel energy. When you cover multiple named stops, it’s easy for the day to become “move, follow GPS, complete next task.” That’s still fun, but if you want relaxed sightseeing, keep your target number of pins reasonable.

Stops 13 to 17: South Devon and the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

South Devon and the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are the big mood-shifters on this route. The app loops back through these areas, which can be great if you want to spend extra time where you feel the most inspired.

This is also where you can slow down and do a more thoughtful pass at the pins. Because you’re playing a treasure hunt, you’re not only moving for the next destination—you’re moving to notice details tied to clues. The best results usually come when you give yourself enough time to actually find what the clue points to.

If you’re visiting with family, this is also a helpful strategy: kids tend to do better with shorter bursts of discovery, and the app tasks are naturally broken into manageable steps.

How to make the app experience smoother in real life

A self-guided GPS game can feel great. It can also be frustrating if you show up unprepared. Here’s how to make it work in a practical way.

First, treat your phone like part of your gear. Have it charged, and don’t rely on the assumption that you’ll find a power point right when you need it. Because the app uses GPS guidance, a dying battery is the main reason this kind of tour turns stressful.

Second, decide whether you want to optimize for points or for scenery. The app pushes you toward earning points by visiting pins and completing challenges, including quiz and treasure hunt clue prompts. But you can set a personal goal: finish a set of pins, or aim for a certain number of photo/video tasks, then call it a win.

Third, plan for weather. In feedback, people paired their pace with the conditions and even stayed around one area like Dartmoor when the weather settled. That’s a strong approach: don’t force a full route when you should be enjoying the time you can control.

Is it fun for families and mixed groups?

Yes, that’s one of the clearest strengths. The experience is described as good for all ages, and the challenge variety supports different energy levels. Photo and video tasks give quieter people an easy way to participate. Countdown elements keep active people engaged. And because it’s self-guided, you don’t need everyone to match one adult’s pace.

It’s also built for groups who want to spend time together without constant negotiation. Since the experience is private to your group, you can decide how you want to share a device, split up for a moment, or meet back at a pin location.

One small detail that stuck with me: there’s a friendly, personal vibe that comes through with names like Lizzie and George appearing in support interactions. That kind of touch matters, because it makes the experience feel like more than a cold app download.

Who should book this Devon Tour App pass?

This is a strong fit if you want:

• A structured way to explore Devon without pre-reading dozens of guidebook pages
• Flexibility to move at your own pace, including choosing your start time
• A competitive-but-light game format with points, quizzes, and treasure clues
• A group-friendly setup where the cost is per group (up to 10)

It may not be your best match if:

• You want a traditional guide who explains history and stories for you (this is app-guided, not a live commentary tour)
• You hate smartphone tasks or aren’t comfortable using GPS guidance
• You expect every stop to be a guaranteed “one famous attraction” experience; the route is built around pins and challenges, not a single fixed checklist of sights

Should you book it?

I’d book this if you’re the kind of person who likes to explore in short missions. You’ll probably enjoy it most when you treat the route as an adventure loop rather than a strict itinerary. The best value comes when you share the group cost, use the 7 day pass to spread things out, and pick pins that match your energy.

If you’re traveling with family, this is also the kind of plan that helps everyone do something fun together. And if you’re trying to avoid “standing around waiting for a group,” the self-guided GPS approach is the whole point.

FAQ

How long is the Devon Tour App experience?

The experience is listed at about 4 hours, though you can spread it over a seven day pass.

Can I use the pass over multiple days?

Yes. You choose a start time and can spread your tour across seven days.

Is this a guided tour?

No. It’s self-guided. You explore independently using a smartphone app and GPS, and the experience ends back at the meeting point.

What does my ticket include?

You receive a mobile ticket. You log in in Devon to begin.

How many people can share one group booking?

The price is per group (up to 10). Ticketing is per device, so each device needs a ticket for its own app experience.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance of the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before, the amount paid is not refunded.

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