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About the South Devon AONB

The South Devon AONB was designated in 1960 and is one of 41 AONBs making up Britain's finest landscapes.
The primary purpose of AONB designation is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the landscape. The designation covers the landscape, scenery, wildlife and cultural heritage within the AONB.

The South Devon AONB covers 130 square miles from Jennycliff in Plymouth to Berry Head and Elberry Cove in Brixham, including the entire coastline of the South Hams.

Other features include:

five estuaries - the Avon, Erme, Dart, Salcombe-Kingsbridge and Yealm
sixty miles of coastline including part of the South West Coast Path
over 4,800 acres designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest including two National Nature Reserves and three Special Areas of Conservation
nationally important wildlife, including the greater horseshoe bat, cirl bunting, shore dock and great green bush cricket

For more information you can visit the South Devon AONB Website

Visit South Devon

South Devon is a great UK destination for short or long breaks at any time of year. South Devon's scenery and climate have made the area a favoured destination for the past 250 years.
If you are thinking about visiting South Devon, visit the regions comprehensive website www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk for all your accommodation, attractions, activities, food and drink and events needs.

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