Interesting information
This site is a Voluntary Marine Conservation Area (VMCA).
Broadsands and Hangman Point, North Devon Coast
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North Devon VMCA
- About this route
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The North Devon Voluntary Marine Conservation Area (VMCA) runs for about 21 miles along the coast from Hangman Point in the east to Down End in Croyde in the west. It extends from the cliff base out into coastal waters to a depth of 20 meters. It was created in 1994 to help raise awareness of this beautiful stretch of coast and its wildlife.
The coastline has a wide range of shores and beaches, home to a diversity of coastal wildlife. For example, the area supports the rare and beautiful scarlet and gold star coral and the shy leopard spotted goby. In summer, sunfish and basking sharks may be spotted off the coast.
- Getting Around
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On foot: The South West Coast Path, a long-distance walking route, runs the entire length of the North Devon VMCA.
- Facilities
- The Devon Wildlife Trust organises guided rockpool adventures and organised events. There are mini-marine centres at Ilfracombe Museum, Mortehoe Heritage Centre and Braunton Countryside Centre.
- Terrain
- Coastal Footpath with some cliff edges.
- Accessibility
You can explore more in this area
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