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Reach Outdoors
English Riviera
UNESCO Global Geopark:
One of Earth’s Extraordinary Places
The English Riviera’s breath-taking landscape has designated
UNESCO Global Geopark status, one of only eight in the UK.
A Geopark is an area of globally recognised, unique geological
interest, designated by UNESCO - a place where you can touch a
very special part of the Earth’s story. The English Riviera is a place
where earth and sea come together. The 22 miles of coast have
been shaped by nature, formed millions of years ago at the bottom
of a warm tropical sea and then scorched by the equatorial sun.
Immerse yourself within this extraordinary terrain and allow your
body and spirit to reset and recharge.
One of the best ways to experience the English Riviera Global
Geopark is from the sea. Take a boat trip or cruise or walk along
the South West Coast Path, and see the Devonian limestone
headlands and the red Permian cliffs. Get a closer look by kayaking
or coasteering with Reach Outdoors, or back on dry land you can
uncover more at Kents Cavern and at our local museums. The
Geoplay Park on Paignton’s seafront is a children’s play area with
a difference. Themed around the amazing geological story of the
English Riviera it provides free entertainment for the whole family.
Look out for the English Riviera UNESCO
Global Geopark logo in this directory’s
listings. For more information, please visit
englishrivierageopark.org.uk.
