Come to Devon and discover Nature
The
Natural World in Devon
A nature holiday in Devon is a fantastic choice.
Devon's natural attractions and activities inspire
young and old and make for a very memorable
holiday. From the great moors of Exmoor and
Dartmoor to the scenery of the coasts and all
the wildlife in between, Devon is teaming with
nature.
Devon's
Wildlife
Wildlife in Devon can boast more than 50,000
hectares of nature reserves, 210 sites of special
scientific interest and 33,000 miles of hedgerows.
Get close to nature - from guided walks and
farm trails to being a bug detective. With an
amazing and diverse range of birds - from guillemots
and cirl buntings, to nightjars, Dartford Warblers
and wintering avocets - Devon is great for bird
watching.
Devon's
Geology
Geology in Devon is one of the most diverse
in the British Isles, and the county even gives
its name to a geological period - Devonian.
Devon is home to England's first natural World
Heritage Site - the Jurassic Coast - and
the Tamar Valley in the west of the county demonstrates
a wealth of mining heritage landscape. Dartmoor's
landscape is characterised by granite tors formed
over the past 280 million years.
Devon's
Landscape
Rugged Moorland - High, wild and untouched,
glimpse an ancient world where nature has gone
untamed. Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks
invite nature lovers to explore, relax and escape.
Breath-taking coastline - from dramatic towering
cliffs in the north to wooded creeks and coves
in the south; Rolling countryside - Enjoy a
rich patchwork of fields, criss-crossed by paths
and trails, rich in nature and heritage.
Devon
Nature Attractions
There are many natural attractions in Devon
including farm attractions, wildlife and nature
attractions, zoos and aquariums, wildlife cruises
and trips and lots more.
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