UK map showing location of Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

South Devon Coast

Slapton Ley Field Centre

Located on the southern tip of the Devon Riviera, the Centre is surrounded by the 200 hectare Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve.. Owned by the Whitley Wildlife Trust and managed by the Centre, the Ley is the largest freshwater lake in the south west and is extensively used in the courses at Slapton. The surrounding coastline and nearby Dartmoor National Park provides unrivalled opportunities for field courses.

Outdoor Classroom

The National Nature Reserve comprising maritime shingle ridge, freshwater of the Ley and deciduous woodland are within easy walking distance. The spectacular coastline and granite tors of Dartmoor National Park are within easy traveling distance. These provide extensive scope for investigating contemporary issues affecting the British coastline and countryside. From rocky shores, coastal processes and management to river catchment management to tourism in rural villages.

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Children out in the fieldBeautiful sea views

Individuals & Families

The FSC offers leisure and professional training courses covering virtually every aspect of learning about the countryside, its wildlife and the environment. Over 30 courses range from plant identification to family courses and digital photography. Click on Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve for more information about our Guided Walks program

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Professional Development

The FSC is committed to career development and professional training in the environment and is one of the UK's leading providers of taxonomic training. Each year we offer a wide range of courses, many of which are accredited and certified by awarding bodies, to help individuals develop their skills. Course content includes identification skills and techniques for surveying that are popular with Wildlife Trusts, Environment Agency and consultants.

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