Welcome to South Devon National Landscape

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Five estuaries – for wildlife, business and recreation

79% of the National Landscape is managed by farmers

Welcome to South Devon National Landscape

In recognition of its special qualities South Devon National Landscape was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1960.

One of 46 National Landscapes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and a member of the National Landscapes Association, these protected landscapes are managed through local Partnerships on behalf of the nation.

South Devon National Landscape is one of a family of protected landscapes in the UK. With the guidance of a Partnership , the team works to enhance South Devon’s outstanding beauty, for which the designation was applied. The special qualities of South Devon National Landscape include its rugged coastline, sandy beaches, secretive estuaries, patchwork countryside and historic villages – to name but a few!

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We so excited to be working with Devon Mind and National Trust South Devon Countryside on this amazing project- come and get involved and help decorate one of our beautiful dragonflies!We're really excited to be partnering with 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 (LotE) to offer a special one-off painting session themed around dragonflies, in support of the National Trust’s new campaign in #Wembury related to their wetlands improvement project. To raise awareness, the National Trust and LotE are installing an arts trail of large marine-ply dragonfly sculptures that will be painted by various local community groups, and our craft group has been selected. The upcoming 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 is free to attend and open to anyone who would like to be part of this upcoming arts trail, which will be installed in time for Spring. 📆 Friday 7 November 2025⏰ 10:00am — 12:00 noon🗺️ Wembury War Memorial Village Hall, Wembury PL9 0LF (Knighton Room)If you would like to attend the session, please email: [email protected]. South Devon National Landscape National Trust South Devon Countryside #SouthDevon ... See MoreSee Less

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