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Places to see in ( Yelverton - UK )

Places to see in ( Yelverton - UK )

Yelverton is a large village on the south-western edge of Dartmoor, Devon, in England. When the village's railway station opened in the 19th century, the village became a popular residence for Plymouth commuters. The railway is now closed, but the Plym Valley Railway has reopened a section of it.

Yelverton is well known for Roborough Rock - a prominent mass of stone close to the Plymouth road on the fringe of nearby Roborough Down, near the southern end of the airfield. It gave its name to the Rock Hotel, built as a farm during the Elizabethan period, but converted in the 1850s to cater for growing tourism in the area. The area to the south and west of the roundabout at the centre of the village was settled in late Victorian and Edwardian times, with many grand and opulent villas. An area developed at about the same time on an odd shaped piece of land to the south of the Tavistock road is known as Leg o' Mutton Corner.

At the beginning of the Second World War, an airfield (RAF Harrowbeer) was constructed at adjacent Harrowbeer as a fighter station for the air defence of Devonport Dockyard and the Western Approaches. A 19th century terrace of houses, now mostly converted into shops, had to have its upper storey removed to provide an easier approach. One tall building which was not altered was St. Paul's Church, but unfortunately the tower was hit by a plane, resulting in a warning light being fitted. The layout of the runways is still very clear and although they are substantially grassed over, the many earth and brick protective bunkers built to protect the fighters from attack on the ground are all still in place. Some American airmen and anti-aircraft battery units were stationed here during the second half of the war. A plane carrying President Roosevelt landed here when its original destination was fogbound.

To the south of the village is Langton Park, home of Yelverton Bohemians Cricket Club and about 0.5 km south is the accurately named Moorland Garden Hotel serving the Yelverton Golf Club where most of the holes run well down the open moorland to the east. There are several bed and breakfasts in Yelverton, serving the many walkers and visitors to National Trust properties in the area.

Seth Lakeman, the Mercury Music Prize nominee, comes from Yelverton. Former Sadlers Wells Ballet star Maureen Bruce lives in Yelverton. The present Ravenscroft Care Home was built as a private house but in the 1930s became Ravenscroft School and during the Second World War was the officers' mess of RAF Harrowbeer.

( Yelverton - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Yelverton . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Yelverton - UK

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Climb Ben Nevis by the Tourist route - Britain & Scotland's highest mountain

Staying at Fort William I traveled to the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre before hitting the Ben Nevis Tourist trail.

At the bottom of the trail the weather was hot and stuffy but as we ascended we came across lying ice and snow.

Visability at the top was poor with only a little brief respite where the clouds parted and gave us a partial view of the scenery around us.

It always amazes me how unprepared members of the public are when trying to climb these high mountain peaks. Quality mountain boots, walking poles, multiple layers and waterproof clothing are an absolute minimum.

In contrast mountain runners pounded past us as well as the occasional hardy mountain biker.

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Duchy College Cornwall student horse riding display at Open Day June 2018 Bicton



Desperado Eagles Tribute Band at The Wharf in Tavistock, Devon



Climb Ben Nevis by the Tourist route - Britain & Scotland's highest mountain



Rare example of USS WWII Aeronca Liaison L-3B Defender at Dunkeswell, Honiton Airshow June 2018



The view from the top of Sharpitor on Dartmoor overlooking Burrator Reservoir - Yelverton Princetown



Inside the spectacular Chelsea Flower Show 2018 RHS Gardening Garden Landscape Show Plants London



The Garden House Buckland Monachorum near Yelverton - amazing gardens RHS National Trust



Stunning Denham Bridge on the River Tavy - between Bere Alston and Yelverton. Good for Trout fishing



Tavistock Town Crier announcing Royal Wedding Prince Harry & Megan Markle. Tavistock Pannier Market



Burrator Reservoir from Yennadon Down on Dartmoor - showing Sheepstor, Peek Hill & Sharpitor



Spring Flowers & birdsong near Bere Alston & Bere Ferrers in Devon - Buttercups Spring Flowers



Burrator Reservoir - great for Trout fly fishing, running, cycling and walkers



The very peaceful Huckworthy Bridge on Dartmoor near Walkhampton & Yelverton May 2018



Calstock in Cornwall, near Gunnislake on a quiet, spring day - May 2018



Joey the Lips at Tavistock Wharf montage incl Bee Gees, B-52 Love Shack April 2018



Joey the Lips singing Adele Rolling in the deep Tavistock Wharf April 18



Funny Jack Russell puppy dog argues with Vacuum



Toyah live on stage Plymouth Volksfest 2014 I want to be free Bob Geldof Boomtown Rats Razorlight



Connemara grey pony horse enjoying a roll in the grass



Listen to Birdsong Birds Singing Water lapping at edge of lake Calming Relaxing Sounds



Mad Dog Mcrea at Tavistock Wharf Dec 16 Pogues & Kirsty McCall Fairytale of New York Seth Lakeman


Fleetwood Mac tribute act - Fleetwood Bac seen at Tavistock Wharf Nov 17



Dartmoor Running Water Relaxation Sounds Relaxing Calming Meditation Nature Sounds Birdsong



Horses & ponies splashing around in a stream on Dartmoor



View atop the Aiguille de Midi overlooking Chamonix in the Alps. Nearby is Mont Blanc



Via Ferrata in the Dolomites on Italy & Austria border



Wild Dartmoor Ponies & Horses on the Moors.



Dartmoor - early dusk on a Spring Evening



Student accommodation Plymouth University or Plymouth College of Art



Funny Jack Russell puppy



'Horrific' reaction to First Tandem Skydive - skydiving at Dunkeswell, near Honiton in Devon

Moorland Garden Hotel Tour & Family Review

Video tour and review of the luxury Moorland Garden Hotel in Yelverton, near Plymouth, on the edge of Dartmoor. A thoughtfully furnished hotel with perfect accommodation for our family of five, a fine dining restaurant and extensive gardens.

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The Garden House, Yelverton, Devon Aug 2016

Without doubt, this is one of the best gardens we've ever visited. Superbly organised garden areas over 10 acres of land; formal garden, lakeside garden, wildflower meadow, arboretum & an incredible cafe (see photos of cake!)