South Devon National Landscape
Area Protected coastal landscape of rural Devon
The South Devon National Landscape includes rugged coastlines, estuaries and farmland; visitors walk coastal paths, kayak creeks, visit fishing villages and sample local cider and seafood.
South Devon National Landscape is a protected landscape in south Devon, England, covering coastal and adjacent inland areas recognised for their scenic and ecological value. The designation recognises the area’s combination of coastal cliffs, estuaries, farmland and small towns.
The area offers coastal walking routes, headland viewpoints, river estuaries and rural lanes that are popular for scenic drives, hiking and boating. Towns and villages within the landscape provide access to beaches, harbours and local amenities.
The landscape has long been shaped by agriculture, maritime activity and settlement; national-level protection recognises its distinctive character and aims to conserve that character for landscape and recreational purposes.
The national landscape occupies parts of south Devon on England’s southwest coast, facing the English Channel and encompassing a mix of coastal headlands, estuaries and rural hinterland.
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South Devon National Landscape's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 4°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (941 mm/year).
January
January is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (117 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
