Overview

Welcome to the South Devon Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Explore the website to find out about one of Britain's finest landscapes and how we can work together to protect and enhance it. Distinctive features of the AONB include its rugged cliffs, sandy coves, peaceful countryside, pretty villages, patchwork fields, ancient orchards and woodlands, Devon hedges, narrow winding lanes and secretive estuaries.

It is also home to 34,000 people and is a thriving, dynamic work place, a centre for active and creative community life and a popular destination for visitors seeking rest, recreation and inspiration.

Reviewing the AONB Management Plan

Your views are sought on the South Devon AONB Management Plan and our public consultation which opened on Friday 30th May 2008 will run until Wednesday 10th September 2008 to provide you with plenty of time to send in a response.  Visit the Management Plan pages to find out more about the review.

The AONB landscape, its distinctive features and communities have experienced a period of rapid change over recent years and the revised plan must take account of new pressures, legislaton, plans, strategies and programmes. 

Good progress is being made to review the current South Devon AONB Management Plan which will lead to a revised plan for 2009-14.  

2nd South Devon Walking Festival

26th September - 5th October 2008   

Where: South Devon
How many walks: approx 30
What's on offer: A choice of walks several of them themed e.g. wildlife, archaeology, history.  Suitable for all abilities, length ranging from 1 mile - 11 miles.  Activity walks and story/farm trails for children.
Where can I stay: Call the local Information Centre or check the AONB website for special deals.

After the huge success of its first walking festival South Devon AONB is organising a further festival in 2008.  Whether you enjoy coastal, estuary or country walking the programme will have something to offer.  There will be walks on offer for  all ages and abilities with some especially designed for families.

The festival is a very sociable event and a great place to make new friends, so put the dates in your diary now and log onto this website later in the year to discover the full menu of walks. 

For a bit of fun, why not try our Fascinating Farm Implements Quiz ....