Local Links
Places to Visit
Events on and around Dartmoor - www.dartmoor.co.uk/site/dartmoor-events
Offering the facility to access online a huge number of appealing events on and around Dartmoor.
Drakes Trail
A network of walking and cycling trails with a rich historical background and showcasing notable sites in the life of Sir Francis Drake, stretching from Plymouth to Tavistock.
Cycle Spur 1 Yelverton - Meavy - Burrator View Route Map with podcasts or download the Route Map (pdf file).
Walking Spur 2 Meavy - Burrator View Route Map with podcasts or download the Route Map (pdf file).
Buckland Abbey - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-bucklandabbey
The 700-year-old home of Elizabethan seafarers Drake and Grenville, set in a beautiful Tavy Valley estate.
Burrator Reservoir - www.swlakestrust.org.uk/burrator
Undisturbed Burrator is surrounded by mixed woodland which sharply contrasts with the open moor and rugged Dartmoor tors.
Dartmoor National Park - www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles - the largest and wildest area of open country in southern England. Throughout the year Dartmoor is an exceptionally beautiful place to visit, with deep wooded gorges, beautiful lake-like reservoirs and tumbling rocky rivers.
The Garden House - www.thegardenhouse.org.uk
The Garden House is a tranquil garden set in a Devon valley. ‘Perhaps the most breath-taking of all gardens’ - Rachel de Thame. It is an 8 acre garden that is a magical place any time of year. There is a walled garden, bulb meadow, cottage garden, South African garden, quarry garden and acer glade. With activities for children, Tearooms and Plant Sales.
Places to Stay
Callisham Farm - www.callisham.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in a traditional granite and stone built farmhouse nestling in the very pretty valley of Meavy. This homely family run hill farm offers peace and tranquillity amongst pretty woodland and babbling brooks and is surrounded by excellent walking country. And just a half mile walk to the Royal Oak Inn.
Country House - www.dartmoorbandb.com
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in a large Victorian residence with pleasant gardens and stunning views over Dartmoor. Just a 5 minute walk downhill to the Royal Oak Inn.
Hoo Meavy Barton - www.walk-our-way.co.uk
Hoo Meavy Barton is a converted barn with a terraced garden and great views for our Guests to enjoy, a quality B&B situated within Dartmoor National Park. Ideal for families and groups of friends.
Dartmoor Hotels iknow-devon.co.uk
Other Local Links
Friends of St. Peter's, Meavy - www.meavy.org.uk/fsp
Providing a focus of support for all who value this ancient church.
Meavy Amateur Dramatics (MAD) - mad.meavy.org.uk
Our local amateur dramatics group, especially good for drama queens, fairies and windups. Come and join us for a MAD experience!
Meavy Garden Society - www.meavy.org.uk/mgs
Extending the knowledge of, and encouraging interest in, the cultivation of flowers, plants and vegetables for all local gardeners.
Dartmoor Brewery - www.dartmoorbrewery.co.uk
Home of the world famous Jail Ale. Situated in the very heart of Dartmoor National Park at 1400 feet above sea level this is the highest brewery in England and we believe the best!
Discover Dartmoor - www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk
Discover the Dartmoor National Park and enjoy a great holiday anytime of the year. The website is designed to help you plan your perfect visit.
Drakes Dartmoor - www.drakesdartmoor.co.uk
Yelverton and the neighbouring villages of Buckland Monachorum, Meavy, Milton Combe and Walkhampton All within an area of outstanding natural beauty, with a wide range of activities available to visitors, and places to visit to enable them to indulge their interests and to share in local hospitality.
Eat Out Devon - www.eatoutdevon.com
An independent, all Devon website, that provides a point of reference for information on “Where to eat in Devon”
Views around South West Dartmoor - www.parle.co.uk/dartmoor
Some lovely pictures taken on walks around this part of Dartmoor that give an idea of the scenery to be enjoyed within a short distance from the village of Meavy.
Burrator Parish Council - www.burrator.gov.uk
Burrator Parish Council is a Grouped Parish formed from the older parishes of Meavy, Sheepstor and Walkhampton.
