Tamar–Tavy Estuary, Scientific interest site and estuary in Cornwall, England
The Tamar-Tavy Estuary encompasses 1,422 hectares of tidal waters, including mudflats, salt marshes, and freshwater wetlands along the Cornwall-Devon border.
The area received its Site of Special Scientific Interest designation in 1991, recognizing the ecological value of its diverse habitats and wildlife populations.
The estuary forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape, reflecting the industrial heritage of mineral extraction.
Visitors can access observation points through regular bus services to Ernesettle or by following the 35-mile Tamar Discovery Trail along the riverside.
The estuary supports national populations of avocets, black-tailed godwits, whimbrels, greenshanks, and spotted redshanks during winter migration periods.
Location: Cornwall
GPS coordinates: 50.41130,-4.20320
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:13
Royal Albert Bridge
408 m
Tamar Bridge
352 m
Church of St Stephen
2 km
Tavy Bridge
2.8 km
Knowles Battery
2.8 km
Parish Church of St Nicholas and St Faith
555 m
Saltash Guildhall
539 m
Trematon Castle
2.8 km
Church of St Budeaux
1.9 km
Church of St Leonard and St Dilp
2.4 km
Church of St Philip and St James
3.2 km
The Boatman Inn
446 m
Forder Viaduct
2.6 km
Hms Drake Clock Tower South East Of Main Gates And Attached Guardhouse
2.8 km
Antony Passage Tidal Mill
2.7 km
Agaton Fort
2.1 km
Weston Mill Viaduct
2.3 km
Trehan Cross, at Trehan village
3.3 km
Maryfield House
3.2 km
St Stephens by Saltash War Memorial
2 km
Weston Mill Cemetery, Cross of Sacrifice, Plymouth
2.8 km
Milestone At Ngr Sx4211259431
1.5 km
Milestone At Burraton Cross
2.3 km
Tamerton Bridge
1.9 km
Milestone To South East Of Carkeel
2.6 km
Coombe Viaduct, Saltash
967 m
Milepost, on bend in front of storage tanks
3.2 km
Milestone, Wolseley Road, by No. 366, Camels Head, E of "Headline Hair"
2.6 kmReviews
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