Tamar Valley Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Tamar Valley
The river is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a European Special Area of Conservation, and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. and West Devon Mining Landscape. The SSSI was designated in 1991 for its biodiversity and varying habitats that support a large number of wader and wildfowl species, as well as the special interest of its marine biology. The site supports a nationally important wintering population of avocet and supports species such as black-tailed godwit, Eurasian whimbrel, greenshank, spotted redshank, green sandpiper and golden plover. Throughout human history the valley has been almost continuously exploited for its rich mineral and metal deposits including silver, tin, lead and arsenic leaving a unique archaeological landscape which forms a sign
Top Attractions in Tamar Valley
Explore the best things to see and do in Tamar Valley:
- ★Tamar Discovery Trail
Tamar Valley Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: