South Devon National Landscape
| South Devon National Landscape | |
|---|---|
IUCN categoryV (protected landscape/seascape) | |
 Slapton Sandsin the South Devon AONB | |
| Location | Devon,England |
| Coordinates | 50°18′50″N3°49′30″W/ 50.314°N 3.825°W |
| Established | confirmed August 1960 |
| Website | www |
TheSouth Devon National Landscapecovers 337 square kilometres, including much of theSouth Hamsarea of Devon and the rugged coastline fromJennycliff BaytoElberry CovenearBrixham.The purpose of anArea of Outstanding Natural Beautyis to conserve and enhance the area's natural beauty. In South Devon this includes: undeveloped coastline, estuaries, geological and geomorphological features, expansive panoramic views, ancient agricultural field pattern, Devon banks, areas of high tranquility, dark night skies and natural nightscapes, historic features, green lanes, well known cultural associations, picturesque villages and hamlets. South Devon AONB was formally designated in August 1960 under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 (South Devon AONB Management Plan 2009-14). The highest point in the AONB is Blackdown Camp at 199 metres above sea level.
Towns and villages within the area includeBigbury/Burgh Island,Kingsbridge,Newton Ferrers,Battisborough Cross,Salcombeon theKingsbridge Estuary,Slapton,Wembury,andDartmouthandKingswearon either side of theRiver Dart Estuary.
The AONB also includes severalSites of Special Scientific Interest,including twonational nature reservesand fourSpecial Areas of Conservation.It contains nationally important populations ofgreater horseshoe bat,cirl bunting,shore dockandgreat green bush cricket.
The AONB also includes a 97km section of theSouth West Coast Path,10 kilometres of cliffs atBolt Head,Bolberry Downwhich is one of the longest stretches of coast belonging to theNational TrustandPrawle Point,the southernmost point in Devon.
External links
[edit]- South Devon AONB– Official Website
