Heritage Coasts (England and Wales)
There are 43 designated Heritage Coasts in England and Wales. The "heritage coast" scheme was initiated to protect the coastline of special scenic and environmental value from undesirable development. Much of the designated coastline is owned by the National Trust, through its Project Neptune appeal.
Some 31% of the coast in England and 42% in Wales is protected under the heritage coast scheme. Many of these coasts are part of larger National Parks or Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the protected area extends inland for an average of 1 1/2 miles.
Read MoreSome 31% of the coast in England and 42% in Wales is protected under the heritage coast scheme. Many of these coasts are part of larger National Parks or Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the protected area extends inland for an average of 1 1/2 miles.
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Speke's Mill Mouth - North Devon
Spekes Mills is a beautiful remote beach situated in the Spekes Valley and part of the North Devon Biosphere reserve. Devon's highest waterfall plummets down on to this vast, wild beach seen here looking north towards St.Catherine's Tor which rises above the far end of the beach.
North DevonSouth West Coast PathHeritage CoastbeachArea of Outstanding Natural Beautysurfseawavesseascape
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