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The Slapton Line is the name given to the fragile shingle bar that runs between Slapton Ley and the sea. The area is part of a ‘Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)' and a National Nature Reserve because of the way the beach and Ley were formed and because of the important plant species in the area including the rare shingle plants.

The fantastic unspoilt scenery draws residents and visitors alike to visit the Start Bay area and also enjoy the facilities provide by the local businesses, which include pubs, cafes and restaurants.

A severe storm in 2001 reminded destroyed a 200 metre section of the road. It took some time to rebuild this and the organisations with a responsibility for the area formed the Slapton Line Partnership in order to plan for the future of this vulnerable road.

A report looking at all the issues concluded that the best way forward to preserve the natural features of the area and prolong the life of the road (Scott Wilson report) was to plan for moving the most vulnerable sections inland as well as maintaining strategically placed mounds of shingle. In this way the road we believe the road will should be kept operating for at least 25 further years.