SOUTH Devon businesses now have access to a Google-based food map which links regional food producers to restaurants they supply, and plots farmers' markets and food festivals.

Users of the map at www.visitsouthwest.co.uk/foodmap will be able to create their own culinary journey of the South West, complete with web links, addresses, driving directions, and the distance of travel between food destinations.

Kirsty Cumming, director at South West Tourism, said: "Eating food that is grown locally is an important part of a holiday in the South West and now visitors will be able to trace their appetising meal right back to the source.

"The food map is particularly useful for holidaymakers so they can plan their foodie trail around the region."

The food map includes 113 sites including restaurants, gastropubs, farmers' markets, food festivals, suppliers and producers in the South West.

More outlets will be added throughout 2010 by South West Tourism and consumers may make their suggestions by contacting the tourist board on www.visitsouthwest.co.uk