The reserve includes the largest natural freshwater lake in south-west England. Separated from the ocean by a narrow shingle bar, the lake is surrounded by reedbeds, marshes and woodland habitats.

Main habitats: open water, marshes, woodlands

Management: Slapton Ley is managed by the Field Studies Council on behalf of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust.

Features of interest

Further information about the NNR, its wildlife and how to visit can be found on the Slapton Ley website.

http://www.slnnr.org.uk/ 

Contact

Field Studies Council: telephone 01548 580466 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/devons-national-nature-reserves/devons-national-nature-reserves#slapton-ley

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