The route taken by the messenger bringing home the news of Lord Nelson's death in victory in the Battle of Trafalgar has been named Trafalgar Way as part of the 200th anniversary celebrations.
In Devon, Trafalgar Way starts in Lifton, West Devon, and ends at Raymonds Hill in the east of the county.
The entire way, which starts in Falmouth, follows the route taken by Lieutenant John Richards Lapenotiere, the commander of HMS Pickle, who was given the task of informing Parliament that Britain had defeated the combined navies of France and Spain, but that Nelson had died in battle.
Trafalgar Way takes in country lanes
Devon played a big part in the victory - over 1,115 Devonians fought for Nelson in the battle - more than from any other county.
Ilfracombe-born Lt Lapenotiere took 37 hours to make the 271 mile journey in a Post Chaise on 4-6 November 1805, changing horses every 10 to 15 miles. He made 21 stops at coaching inns, and these are being marked with bronze plaques.
The Trafalgar Dispatch is being recreated from July to November, with a new Dispatch being taken along the route, taking in the coaching inns which still exist.
The five day journey through Devon is on the old main road to the Admiralty in London.
The Dispatch - transported by replica Post Chaise - passes through Devon from Monday 15th August to Friday 19th August, with outriders and other carriages.
It travels through Lifton, Portgate, Lewdown, Comebow, Bridestowe, Fowley Cross, Okehampton, Sticklepath, South Zeal, Whiddon Down, Crockernwell, Cheriton Bishop, Tedburn St Mary, Nadderwater, Exeter, Clyst Honiton, Rockbeare, Fairmile, Fenny Bridges, Weston and Buckerell, Honiton, Wilmington, Kilmington, Axminster and Raymonds Hill.
The plaques on Trafalgar Way are being unveiled at Lifton, Okehampton, Crockernwell, Nadderwater, Exeter, Honiton, Wilmington, Kilmington, and Axminster.
Meldon Viaduct, part of the cycle route
Another event taking place to mark the 200th anniversary is a charity bicycle ride along the route from Falmouth to London.
The bike ride is called The Pickle Challenge, and is raising money for Seafarers UK - Britain's leading maritime charity.
Forty teams of cyclists will be retracing the route of Lt Lapenotiere, and they'll be aiming to complete the journey within 37 hours on 17th-18th September.
Each team will need four cyclists and a support crew, and at least one team member must be cycling at all times.
In Devon, the bike ride goes via Tavistock, across Dartmoor on an off road section taking in Princetown and Moretonhampstead, Exeter and Ottery St Mary.
Teams need to register by contacting Seafarers UK on 020 7932 5977. Or email paolo.martin@seafarers-uk.org
