Bantham Marina

The Bantham Estate plays a crucial role in managing a significant portion of the tidal river area, accounting for 75% of the stretch from Bantham to Aveton Gifford. Its responsibilities encompass various aspects, including overseeing sporting rights, maintaining harbour facilities, managing boathouses, and providing mooring services.

To safeguard the fragile aquatic ecosystem, the estate diligently manages the river and the surrounding estuarial land, which encompasses diverse environments like mudflats, saltmarshes, and grasslands. These efforts are geared towards preserving and protecting the delicate aquatic habitat.

Additionally, the estuary houses an oyster farm, which not only contributes to the local economy but also plays a role in monitoring the river and the surrounding catchment area, ensuring the sustainable management of this vital ecosystem.