Experience Devon 2017
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DEVON’S PROTECTED LANDSCAPES<br />
<strong>Devon</strong>’s<br />
Protected<br />
Internationally<br />
recognised for its<br />
unique geology,<br />
ecology and<br />
wildlife<br />
Landscapes<br />
<strong>Devon</strong>’s natural landscape is one of great beauty, with much of<br />
it internationally recognised for its unique geology, ecology and<br />
wildlife. With five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, two<br />
UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a World Biosphere and a UNESCO<br />
Global Geopark, there is something for everyone.<br />
Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks are perhaps the most<br />
famously recognised landscapes, located in South and North<br />
<strong>Devon</strong>. Covering vast areas of <strong>Devon</strong> these wild landscapes have<br />
long been drawing in visitors for their wild beauty and far-reaching<br />
views. Whilst not far from each other, the sceneries of these two<br />
National Parks vary enormously. Exmoor sits on the spectacular<br />
North <strong>Devon</strong> coastline, with the highest sea cliffs in England<br />
offering dramatic views out to the Atlantic. It was designated<br />
Europe’s first International Dark Sky Reserve in 2011. Dartmoor<br />
is inland and larger, covering 368 square miles made up of open<br />
moorland, lofty granite tors, woodland and quiet villages.<br />
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Reaching to the heights of Dartmoor and Exmoor and via the sea<br />
to Lundy Island, the North <strong>Devon</strong> Biosphere Reserve is one of just<br />
six Biosphere Reserves in the UK. UNESCO recognised the diverse<br />
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EXPERIENCE DEVON <strong>2017</strong> in partnership with www.visitdevon.co.uk
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