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There are 2,000 species of fungi here, 29 of which have been described as new to science. Slapton Ley is an important stop over for wintering and passage birds.
The best time to visit the site is between April and October, for birds and wildflowers.
Highlights: Otters, mink, badgers and a wide variety of bats can be found here, as well as over 100 species of birds including a nationally important population of breeding Cetti's warblers as well as Reed and Sedge warblers and Great-Crested grebes. It is also a good spot to see vast swarms of starlings in the autumn. Location: The reserve is next to the A379, 30 kms to the east of Plymouth, 15 kms to the south of Totnes and 10 kms to the east of Kingsbridge. The closest villages are Slapton 0.5 km to the west, and Torcross, 0.5 km to the south.
By car the reserve is accessed by via minor roads from the A379. There are car parks on the shingle bar and there is more parking within the reserve.
Grid reference: SX829441
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Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve
Slapton Ley is a unique wetland. It is split into two ‘leys’ or lakes: the Lower Ley is the largest natural freshwater lake in South West England with underwater plant life and reed fringes; the Higher Ley consists of rich fen vegetation and wet willow woodland. A shingle bar separates the lake from the sea.There are 2,000 species of fungi here, 29 of which have been described as new to science. Slapton Ley is an important stop over for wintering and passage birds.
The best time to visit the site is between April and October, for birds and wildflowers.
Highlights: Otters, mink, badgers and a wide variety of bats can be found here, as well as over 100 species of birds including a nationally important population of breeding Cetti's warblers as well as Reed and Sedge warblers and Great-Crested grebes. It is also a good spot to see vast swarms of starlings in the autumn. Location: The reserve is next to the A379, 30 kms to the east of Plymouth, 15 kms to the south of Totnes and 10 kms to the east of Kingsbridge. The closest villages are Slapton 0.5 km to the west, and Torcross, 0.5 km to the south.
By car the reserve is accessed by via minor roads from the A379. There are car parks on the shingle bar and there is more parking within the reserve.
Grid reference: SX829441
Click here for more details.
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