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There are many excellent organisations in Devon promoting the values of sustainable tourism and environmentally friendly holidays. These vary between local food and drink organisations, environmental award schemes, charities promoting organic food and more.

Green Tourism Business Scheme: In a busy world we all enjoy the opportunity to switch off and relax. This award allows you to do just that.
Other Sustainable Tourism Organisations: David Bellamy Conservation Awards David Bellamy Conservation Awards are made each year to parks which can demonstrate policies showing active concern for the environment.
Local Food and Drink Organisations: South Hams Local Food and Drink Association The South Hams is a food lover's paradise, with a wide variety of fresh locally produced food and drink.

Accommodation

Devon offers a full variety of top-quality accommodation for a green holiday or short break.

Food and Drink

Discover the real taste of Devon - Great food starts with great local produce... indulge in some freshly caught fish, scrumptious farmhouse cheeses, local ales, award winning wines and traditional ice creams.

Food Trails: Discover the real taste of De von - Great food starts with great local produce... indulge in some freshly caught fish, scrumptious farmhouse cheeses, local ales, award winning wines and traditional ice creams.

Activities

Discover Devon's idyllic playground - switch off from everyday life and get active in Devon's outdoor gym - blow the cobwebs away with a burst of energy and return home refreshed and invigorated.

Cycling: If pedal power is your choice, leave the car behind and explore exciting off road cycling, leisurely afternoon rides and challenging long distance routes.
Fishing: Discover clean rivers, inland fishing lakes, rewarding deep-sea angling trips and organised fishing weekends year-round in Devon. South West Lakes Trust manages 16 inland lakes and reservoirs in Devon and each offers wonderful trout and coarse fishing.
Horse Riding: If you prefer to get closer to the land then saddle up and try pony trekking across Devon. Ride aross open moor, hack through country lanes, or - for the more adventurous - gallop along the beach.
Walking: Discover Devon - the walking county of the South West -Well known for its mild climate, un-spoilt beauty, peace and tranquility - there are walks to suit everyone - miles of exhilarating views, through gently rolling countryside, over high ...
Watersports: Discover a wet and wild Devon - much more than sun, sea and sand... get out and submerse yourself in our natural environment.
Discover Devon Differently: Devon has the most fantastic natural environment and we all want it to stay that way.

Green Tourism

Keeping Devon Special Devon is famed for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. Whether you are here on business or pleasure, Devon has a wealth on offer.

How Do I Make Green Holiday Choices?: Take the train and come and visit. If you cannot then make sure you leave your car unused for at least ONE day on your holiday. You may discover so much more beyond the windscreen.
Keeping Devon Special - Sustainable Tourism in Devon: We understand that the key appeal of Devon is its environment.
Green Transport: Devon is easy to reach by public transport making it the ideal destination for a short break or a longer holiday.

Green News

Devon Grows Organically - we're the number one green county! Devon has been declared the number one organic county according to the latest figures from Defra.

Attractions

Two National Parks; Two World Heritage Sites; Five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; Two varied coastlines of 500 km in length; a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve - if you are looking for world-class natural attractions, Devon is truly spoilt for choice.

Wildlife: 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.
Geology: Devon has a varied geology - one of the most diverse in the British Isles, and the county even gives its name to a geological period - Devonian.

Events

There are many green events happening across Devon, year-round, from nature trails, fungi forays and rock pool rambles to bird watching cruises, badger watches and wild flower walks.

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