Westcountry Rivers Trust Stretching 60 miles from source to sea and reaching into both Devon and Cornwall, the river Tamar shapes our history, our lives and our identities.
From the patchwork fields, moorland and skylines that surround us, to the food we eat, the businesses we run and the daily experiences we have it flows through everything we do.
It provides 116 million litres of water for us every day, to drink, to wash in, to water our gardens and to clean our cars. Its banks and tributaries are a place for our kids to play, for our dogs to cnufle and for our Sundays to lazily unwind. It plays a part in the food we see on our plates, how our bills add up and even whether we get to work on time.
In short, the Tamar is part of us all – and we are part of it..
https://wrt.org.uk/project/river-tamar/
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Westcountry Rivers Trust Springing into life high on the southern slopes of Dartmoor, The River Avon meanders its way down through town and villages, nourishing the land and providing ample opportunities for enjoyment.
The Avon Estuary walk is beautiful walking route were you are certain to spot some the wildlife that make their home on or in the River Avon
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Westcountry Rivers Trust Springing into life near Beaminster in Dorset, the River Axe skirts across the Somerset border before meandering through the beautiful Devonshire countryside to the sea.
The River Axe is home to an array of stunning scenery and rich wildlife, travelling through the Blackdown Hills and East Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as a number of SSSIs.
https://wrt.org.uk/project/rivers-lim-axe/
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Westcountry Rivers Trust This beautiful river holds a place in the hearts of those who live in East Devon. Starting life at Crowpits Covert near Ottery St Mary, the flows through the landscape, winding its way to the Jurassic Coast.
The River Sid offers mile after mile of stunning riverscape to explore. The Sid Valley boasts 39 miles of footpath to set you on your way to enjoying countless river adventures.
https://wrt.org.uk/project/river-otter-sid/
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Westcountry Rivers Trust This beautiful river holds a place in the hearts of those who live in East Devon. Starting life in the Blackdown Hills near Otterford, the Otter flows through the landscape, winding its way to the Jurassic Coast.
The River Otter offers mile after mile of stunning riverscape to explore. Along the Otter Estuary Walking Route, you can delve into the hidden wonders of the river from Budleigh Salterton to Ottery St Mary, discovering rich wildlife and picturesque river settlements as you walk.
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Westcountry Rivers Trust From the gathering raindrops that trickle into the Dartmoor landscape at the sources of the River Dart and its tributaries, to the gushing waters that flow into the sea at Dartmouth; there lies 60 km of this breathtaking waterscape to explore.
As the river journeys, it carves its way into the hillsides, cascades down waterfalls, surges under historic clapper bridges and winds its way though stunning Devonshire scenery to the coast.
And with every stretch of the river, there comes a unique landscape to explore and countless opportunities to enjoy it.
https://wrt.org.uk/project/river-dart/
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Wembury in South Devon is a magnet for wildlife – its rocky cliffs are home to nesting seabirds and the rocky shore, slate reefs and massive wave-cut platforms provide one of the United Kingdom’s best spots for marine life.
Wembury and the surrounding coastline form a Marine Conservation Area (MCA) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). These go some way to shielding it from the human pressures.
Wembury Marine Centre is the ideal place to learn about the surrounding area and its wildlife through interactive displays, tanks, regular Rockpool Safaris and other marine themed events. The Centre also explains the part you can play in keeping Wembury special.
Due to the ongoing issues associated with Covid-19, we regret to inform you that Wembury Marine Centre will remain closed and all events cancelled during the 2020 season. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2021.
http://www.wemburymarinecentre.org/
Wembury Marine Centre Church Road, Wembury PL9 0HP
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Lundy MCZ is an inshore site that covers a rectangular area of 31 km2 around Lundy Island. Situated 19 km off the North Devon coast, Lundy is the largest island in the Bristol Channel. The marine area around Lundy has long been recognised for its ecological importance and as such was established as England’s first Marine Nature Reserve (NMR) in 1986. When the Marine and Coastal Access Act came into force in 2009 the site was converted from an NMR to a MCZ in January 2010. The MCZ boundary is identical to the boundary of Lundy Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and contains an existing no-take zone.
Lundy’s unique situation in the mouth of the Bristol Channel means it is subject to a range of environmental conditions. Both sheltered and exposed areas can be found with some being subject to strong tidal currents and waves. The seabed landscape varies considerably with steeply sloping, vertical and overhanging underwater cliffs all present within the site. The combination of these physical conditions supports a range of complex biological communities, making the area a biodiversity hotspot. Reefs, sandbanks, seacaves and grey seals are already protected as features within the area under the SAC; the MCZ offers additional protection for Spiny lobster that was not previously protected.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marine-conservation-zone-2013-designation-lundy
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Torbay MCZ is an inshore site that covers an area of 20 km2 and is located on the South Devon coast between Oddicombe Beach and Sharkham Point.
The high level of biodiversity in the area surrounding Torbay MCZ has previously been recognised, with Torbay being described as “the jewel in South Devon’s crown” for marine wildlife. Extending from the shoreline out to a depth of 30 metres the site includes a range of habitats exposed to different environmental conditions. This variation creates an area that is capable of supporting a rich array of marine wildlife.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marine-conservation-zone-2013-designation-torbay
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The Tamar Estuary MCZs are located in two spatially separate areas. The MCZs cover an area of approximately 15 km2 and include the upper reaches of the Tamar and Lynher estuaries of South Devon and Cornwall.
The sheltered habitats found within this site are subject to various salinity levels and tidal exposures. This diverse estuarine environment supports a number of features of ecological importance. These MCZs are particularly important as they are the only site where smelt (Osmerus eperlanus) is protected. Smelt is a migratory fish species which has suffered large declines throughout its range and is known to breed in the Tamar.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marine-conservation-zone-2013-designation-tamar-estuary
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