Diving in Cornwall & Devon

Explore 2228 dive sites in Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Cornwall & Devon

The warmest water temperatures in Cornwall & Devon occur in January, averaging 9.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 9.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 9.6°C (air: 7.3°C)
  • February: 9.6°C (air: 8.4°C)
  • March: 9.6°C (air: 8.6°C)
  • April: 9.6°C (air: 10.1°C)
  • May: 9.6°C (air: 12.6°C)
  • June: 9.6°C (air: 15.2°C)
  • July: 9.6°C (air: 16.6°C)
  • August: 9.6°C (air: 17.1°C)
  • September: 9.6°C (air: 15.9°C)
  • October: 9.6°C (air: 13.5°C)
  • November: 9.6°C (air: 10.7°C)
  • December: 9.6°C (air: 8.7°C)

Marine Life in Cornwall & Devon

Home to 192 recorded species including 93 reef fish, 18 sharks & rays, 13 whales & dolphins, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.

Dive Site Difficulty in Cornwall & Devon

Cornwall & Devon has 45 beginner, 20 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Cornwall & Devon

Based on average water temperature of 9.6°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 10°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Cornwall & Devon

  • Braunton Burrows Biosphere Reserve - UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Purbeck - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • Gower - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Glamorgan Coast - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Tennyson - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • Hamstead - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • Hartland (Cornwall) - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • The Lizard - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • Gribbin Head - Polperro - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • The Roseland - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • Rame Head - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • Trevose Head - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • St Agnes - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • North Solent - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Whiteford - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • East Devon - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • Godrevy - Portreath - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • Pentire Point - Widemouth - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • South Devon - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • West Dorset - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • Chichester Harbour - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (IUCN Category V)
  • Gower - Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (IUCN Category V)
  • Exmoor - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • Hartland (Devon) - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • Lundy - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • North Devon - Heritage Coast (IUCN Category V)
  • Chesil Beach & The Fleet - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Chichester and Langstone Harbours - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category V)
  • Pagham Harbour - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Exe Estuary - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Burry Inlet - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sugar Loaf Hill and Saltern Cove - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Calshot Marshes - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Chessel Bay - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Hook with Warsash - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Newtown Marshes - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Nutborne Marshes - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pagham Harbour - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pilsey Island - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Flat Holm - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Kenfig Pool And Dunes - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Portsmouth Harbour - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Severn Estuary - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Fremington Quay Cliffs - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Braunton Burrows - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Poole Harbour - Site Of Special Scientific Interest (Gb) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Eling and Bury Marshes - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Steeple Point to Marsland Mouth - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • St John's Lake - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Tintagel Cliffs - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • King's Quay Shore - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Trebetherick Point - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Medina Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pagham Harbour - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Trevone Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Aust Cliff - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Whitecliff Bay and Bembridge Ledges - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Hope's Nose to Wall's Hill - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Studland Cliffs - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Highcliffe to Milford Cliffs - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Hurst Castle and Lymington River Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Hythe to Calshot Marshes - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • West Dorset Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Morte Point - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Bridgwater Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Langstone Harbour - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Lincegrove and Hackett's Marshes - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Babbacombe Cliffs - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • North Solent - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Berry Head to Sharkham Point - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Meadfoot Sea Road - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Bude Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Harbour Cove - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Saunton to Baggy Point Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Exe Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Bedruthan Steps and Park Head - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Glenthorne - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Northam Burrows - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Boscastle to Widemouth - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Gerrans Bay to Camels Cove - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Upper Severn Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Western King - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Purton Passage - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Chesil & The Fleet - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Hobby to Peppercombe - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Christchurch Harbour - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Sidmouth to Beer Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Middle Hope - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Portishead Pier to Black Nore - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Steep Holm - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Saltern Cove - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Taw-Torridge Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cligga Head - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Trevose Head and Constantine Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Roundham Head - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Eglarooze Cliff - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Dawlish Warren - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Portsmouth Harbour - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Godrevy Head to St Agnes - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Hayle Estuary & Carrack Gladden - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Chichester Harbour - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Selsey, East Beach - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Kelsey Head - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Adur Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Felpham - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Tremearne Par - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cudden Point to Prussia Cove - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Folly Rocks - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Meneage Coastal Section - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Arfordir Saundersfoot - Telpyn / Saundersfoot - Telpyn Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Barry Island - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Blackpill, Swansea - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Bracelet Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Burry Inlet And Loughor Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Caswell Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Creigiau Llansteffan (Llanstephan Cliffs) - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Crymlyn Burrows - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • East Aberthaw Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Flat Holm - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Hayes Point To Bendrick Rock - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cynffig/Kenfig - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Langland Bay (Rotherslade) - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Twyni Lacharn - Pentywyn / Laugharne - Pendine Burrows - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Arfordir Marros-Pentywyn / Marros-Pendine Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Merthyr Mawr - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Minchin Hole - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Monknash Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Arfordir Pen-Bre / Pembrey Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Penarth Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pwll-Du Head And Bishopston Valley - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Severn Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Southerndown Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • St. Margaret'S Island - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Sully Island - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Twyni Chwitffordd, Morfa Landimor A Bae Brychdwn/Whiteford Burrows, Landimore Marsh And Broughton Ba - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Berrow Dunes - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Axmouth to Lyme Regis Under Cliffs - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Blue Anchor to Lilstock Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Wembury Point - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Westward Ho! Cliffs - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Lynher Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ladram Bay to Sidmouth - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Malpas Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Bognor Reef - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Bracklesham Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Penhale Dunes - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pentire Peninsula - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Gwithian to Mexico Towans - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Climping Beach - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Porthleven Cliffs - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Newtown Harbour - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Bembridge Down - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Bonchurch Landslips - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rock Dunes - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Bouldnor and Hamstead Cliffs - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Brading Marshes to St. Helen's Ledges - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Colwell Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Erme Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Browndown - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Barricane Beach - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Lydney Cliff - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rosemullion - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Lee-on-the Solent to Itchen Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Trevaunance Cove - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Tamar - Tavy Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Porthleven Cliffs East - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Coverack Cove & Dolor Point - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Swanpool - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Marsland to Clovelly Coast - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baulk Head to Mullion - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Mermaid's Pool to Rowden Gut - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rame Head & Whitsand Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • St Michael's Mount - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Thorness Bay - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Upper Fal Estuary and Woods - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Newtown Harbour - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Duckpool to Furzey Cove - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Yealm Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Dawlish Warren - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Afon Tywi - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Carricknath Point to Porthbean Beach - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cuckoo Rock to Turbot Point - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Freshwater East Cliffs To Skrinkle Haven - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Hallsands-Beesands - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Hele, Samson's and Combe Martin Bays - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Lydstep Head To Tenby Burrows - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • River Usk (Lower Usk)/Afon Wysg (Wysg Isaf) - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Ryde Sands and Wootton Creek - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Sinah Common - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Tenby Cliffs And St. Catherine'S Island - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Waterwynch Bay To Saundersfoot Harbour - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Aber Taf / Taf Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Severn Estuary - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Compton Chine to Steephill Cove - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Slapton Ley - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Berrow Dunes - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Boldre Foreshore - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Exmouth - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Hillsborough - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Mercury Marshes - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Salcombe to Kingsbridge - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Swanpool - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • West Beach - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Hackett's Marsh - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • West Hayling - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Gutner Point - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Poole Harbour - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Solent and Southampton Water - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • North Dock Dunes - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Shoreham Beach - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • St Gothian Sands - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cardiff Bay Wetlands And Hamadryad Park - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Littoral du Dorset et de l'est du Devon - World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Bae Caerfyrddin / Carmarthen Bay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Burry Inlet - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Carmarthen Bay and Estuaries / Bae Caerfyrddin ac Aberoedd - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Chesil and the Fleet - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Chesil Beach and The Fleet - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Chichester and Langstone Harbours - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Exe Estuary - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Fal and Helford - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Kenfig / Cynffig - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Limestone Coast of South West Wales / Arfordir Calchfaen de Orllewin Cymru - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lizard Point - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lundy - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lyme Bay and Torbay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pagham Harbour - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Plymouth Sound and Estuaries - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Poole Harbour - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Portsmouth Harbour - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Severn Estuary - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Severn Estuary / Môr Hafren - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Solent and Southampton Water - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Solent Maritime - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • South Wight Maritime - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Start Point to Plymouth Sound and Eddystone - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Studland to Portland - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Tamar Estuaries Complex - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Wight-Barfleur Reef - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Chesil Beach and Stennis Ledges - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Kingmere - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Lundy - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Padstow Bay and Surrounds - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pagham Harbour - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Poole Rocks - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Skerries Bank and Surrounds - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • South Dorset - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Tamar Estuary Sites - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • The Manacles - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Torbay - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Upper Fowey and Pont Pill - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Whitsand and Looe Bay - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Great Tor (Three Cliff Bay) - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Kynoch's Foreshore - Local Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pilsey Island - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Ia)
  • Hayle Estuary - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Isley Marsh - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pagham Harbour - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Langstone Harbour - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Adur Estuary - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Brownsea Island - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Brownsham - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Dannonchapel and Tregardock - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Duckpool to Sandymouth - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Erth Barton and Erth Island - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Godrevy to Portreath - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Looe to Plymouth - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Newtown - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Portledge - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Prattshayes - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Redcliffe Bay - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Saltram - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • St Helen's Duver & Priory Wood - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • St Michael's Mount - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Penrose - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Tintagel - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Welcombe - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • West Bexington and Cogden - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • East Head West Wittering - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Crackington Haven & Dizzard - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • The Roseland - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Gower - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category V)
  • Chesil Beach and Stennis Ledges - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Kingmere - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lundy - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Padstow Bay and Surrounds - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pagham Harbour - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Poole Rocks - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Skerries Bank and Surrounds - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Tamar Estuary - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • The Manacles - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Torbay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Upper Fowey and Pont Pill - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Whitsand and Looe Bay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • South Dorset - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Bideford to Foreland Point - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Hartland Point to Tintagel - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Mounts Bay - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Newquay and the Gannel - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Offshore Brighton - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Offshore Overfalls - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • The Needles - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Utopia - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Western Channel - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Newport Wetlands - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Bideford to Foreland Point - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Hartland Point to Tintagel - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Mounts Bay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Newquay and The Gannel - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Offshore Brighton - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Offshore Overfalls - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • The Needles - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Utopia - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Western Channel - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Gouliot Caves and Headland, Sark - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Bristol Channel Approaches / Dynesfeydd Mor Hafren - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Les Minquiers - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Les Ecrehous - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Jersey Coast - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay - Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • East of Start Point - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • South-West Approaches to Bristol Channel - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • West of Wight-Barfleur - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Albert Field - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Bembridge - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Camel Estuary - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Dart Estuary - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Devon Avon Estuary - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Erme Estuary - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Helford Estuary - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Morte Platform - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • North West of Lundy - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Purbeck Coast - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Selsey Bill and the Hounds - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • South of Portland - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Southbourne Rough - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Studland Bay - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Yarmouth to Cowes - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category IV)
  • Solent and Dorset Coast - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Isle of Wight Biosphere Reserve - UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Dolphin Head Highly Protected Marine Area - Marine Conservation Zone (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Somerset Wetlands - National Nature Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
  • Morden Bog and Hyde Heath - Site of Special Scientific Interest (IUCN Category IV)
  • Sidmouth to West Bay - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lyme Bay and Torbay - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Start Point to Plymouth Sound & Eddystone - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lizard Point - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Exe Estuary - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Chesil Beach and The Fleet - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Carmarthen Bay and Estuaries/ Bae Caerfyrddin ac Aberoedd - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Poole Harbour - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Tamar Estuaries Complex - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Chichester and Langstone Harbours - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Portsmouth Harbour - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Solent and Southampton Water - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pagham Harbour - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Bae Caerfyrddin/ Carmarthen Bay - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Burry Inlet - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Severn Estuary - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Severn Estuary/ Môr Hafren - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Tintagel-Marsland-Clovelly Coast - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Plymouth Sound and Estuaries - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Fal and Helford - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lundy - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Bristol Channel Approaches / Dynesfeydd Môr Hafren - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Solent Maritime - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • South Wight Maritime - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Chesil and the Fleet - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • River Usk/ Afon Wysg - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Penhale Dunes - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Kenfig/ Cynffig - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Braunton Burrows - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Solent and Dorset Coast - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Wight-Barfleur Reef - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Studland to Portland - Emerald Network (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Cornwall & Devon - Nearest Airports

  • Exeter International Airport (EXT), Exeter, Devon - 58 km away, approx 78 min travel time
  • Bristol Airport (BRS), Bristol - 106 km away, approx 131 min travel time
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL), Cardiff - 116 km away, approx 141 min travel time

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