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 at a Glance#
About South Devon National Landscape#
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.
Weather & Climate near South Devon National Landscape#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 4° - 9° | 2° | 110 mm | overcast | 91% | 6.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | 4° - 9° | 2° | 90 mm | overcast | 90% | 6.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 5° - 10° | 4° | 76 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 5° - 12° | 6° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 15° | 12° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.3h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 16.2h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 20° | 16° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.7h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 20° | 16° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.3h |
| September | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 96 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 6° | 102 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | 5° - 10° | 3° | 117 mm | overcast | 91% | 6.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 7.9h |
