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Best of South West England

The 16 best wildlife reserves in South West England

Our curated top 16 wildlife reserves in South West England, ranked by quality rating, image richness and content depth. For the complete list of 38 wildlife reserves see the full wildlife reserves index for South West England.

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    Ham Wall

    Ham Wall, wildlife reserves in South West England

    Step into this paradise for wetland birds and discover booming Bitterns and brightly-coloured Kingfishers. ? ? Ham Wall is a wetland teeming with wildlife – from rare species like Water Voles and Otte

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    Marazion Marsh RSPB Reserve

    Marazion Marsh RSPB Reserve, wildlife reserves in South West England

    Explore the whispering reedbeds and keep your eyes sharp for our shy but numerous inhabitants. Rest a while at the viewing area, or bring a flask and take your time over a cuppa among nature. ? ? In t

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    Priddy Mineries

    Priddy Mineries, wildlife reserves in South West England

    Priddy Mineries — nature reserve in Somerset, England.

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    Marsland Valley

    Marsland Valley, wildlife reserves in South West England

    Marsland Valley — Nature reserve in Cornwall and Devon, England.

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    Daubuz Moors

    Daubuz Moors, wildlife reserves in South West England

    Daubuz Moors — nature reserve in Cornwall, England.

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    Looe Island

    Looe Island, wildlife reserves in South West England

    Looe Island — a small island a mile from the mainland town of Looe off Cornwall, England.

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    Horsey Island, Devon

    Devon

    Horsey Island, Devon, wildlife reserves in Devon

    Horsey Island, Devon — nature reserve in Devon, England.

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    Chudleigh Knighton Heath

    Devon

    Chudleigh Knighton Heath, wildlife reserves in Devon

    Chudleigh Knighton Heath — Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserve.

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    Penlee Battery

    Penlee Battery, wildlife reserves in South West England

    Penlee Battery — artillery battery and nature reserve in Cornwall, England.

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    Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve

    Devon

    Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve, wildlife reserves in Devon

    Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve — RSPB nature reserve in the United Kingdom.

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    Baker's Pit Nature Reserve

    Baker's Pit Nature Reserve, wildlife reserves in South West England

    Baker's Pit Nature Reserve — nature reserve in Cornwall.

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    Meddon Green Local Nature Reserve

    Devon

    Meddon Green Local Nature Reserve, wildlife reserves in Devon

    Meddon Green Local Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.

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    Andrew's Wood

    Devon

    Andrew's Wood, wildlife reserves in Devon

    Andrew's Wood — Nature reserve in south Devon, England.

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    Labrador Bay RSPB Reserve

    Devon

    Labrador Bay RSPB Reserve, wildlife reserves in Devon

    Explore along the top of the reserve and enjoy the fantastic views out to sea, keeping your eyes sharp for dolphins in the waves, while Cirl Buntings flit between bushes on shore. ? ? This beautiful c

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    Goss Moor

    Goss Moor, wildlife reserves in South West England

    Goss Moor is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.

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    Red Moor nature reserve

    Red Moor nature reserve, wildlife reserves in South West England

    Red Moor nature reserve — nature reserve near Lanlivery in mid Cornwall, England, UK.

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