The East Devon National Landscape is celebrated for its diverse and striking coastal scenery.

From sheer red sandstone cliffs and wooded coombes to stark white chalk outcrops and wild, untamed coastal stretches, the area offers a breathtaking mix of landscapes.

The beauty of East Devon doesn’t stop at the coast. Inland, heathland commons form open, remote plateaux with far-reaching views, offering vital spaces for biodiversity and recreation.

Surrounding these plateaux are lowland valleys, characterised by a patchwork of farmland, hedgerows, and woodland copses.

Elevated ridges extend from the Blackdown Hills in the north, their height and linear features highlighted by beech tree avenues. Woodland clads the steep-sided goyles, reaching into the agricultural valley below.

This contrasts with the broad, flat, floodplains of the rivers Axe and Otter, with tributaries weaving through the farmland before draining into these expansive plains.

For thousands of years, human activity has shaped this land, creating a landscape of exceptional beauty that underpins its agricultural and tourism-based economy.

Recreational, cultural and spiritual qualities about, with open access land, nature reserves and a varied network of paths provide extensive opportunities for recreation, healthy exercise, uninterrupted views or an escape to tranquility and relative isolation.

Our landscape has inspired generations of artist endeavors, from descriptive writing, poetry, art and music.