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Kellybeare Moor Plantation

Wood, Forest in Devon West Devon

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Kellybeare Moor Plantation

Leat Road, former Rail Bridge View of route of former branch line to Launceston, near River Lyd, just south of Lifton
Leat Road, former Rail Bridge Credit: Michael Westley

Kellybeare Moor Plantation, located in Devon, England, is a serene and expansive woodland area known for its diverse flora and fauna. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, the plantation is situated in the heart of the Dartmoor National Park, making it a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers.

The plantation is predominantly composed of mixed woodland, with a variety of tree species such as oak, beech, birch, and conifers creating a stunning and ever-changing landscape throughout the year. The trees provide ample shade and shelter for a wide range of wildlife, including birds, small mammals, and insects.

Traversing through the plantation, visitors can explore a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing them to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. The paths wind through the woodland, offering glimpses of enchanting glades, babbling brooks, and picturesque ponds. These features make Kellybeare Moor Plantation a popular spot for family walks, picnics, and even educational outings.

The plantation is also home to a rich variety of plant species, including vibrant wildflowers, ferns, and mosses. During spring and summer, the woodland bursts into a riot of colors, with bluebells, primroses, and foxgloves carpeting the forest floor.

Kellybeare Moor Plantation is a true haven for nature enthusiasts, providing a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a more adventurous hike, this woodland paradise offers a unique and awe-inspiring experience for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.623167/-4.2761927 or Grid Reference SX3982. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Leat Road, former Rail Bridge View of route of former branch line to Launceston, near River Lyd, just south of Lifton
Leat Road, former Rail Bridge
View of route of former branch line to Launceston, near River Lyd, just south of Lifton
Clubhouse at Recreation Ground At Lifton Recreation Ground
Clubhouse at Recreation Ground
At Lifton Recreation Ground
Kelly Hall, Meadwell
Kelly Hall, Meadwell
Lifton: the river Lyd near Lifton Bridge Below Lifton village, looking west
Lifton: the river Lyd near Lifton Bridge
Below Lifton village, looking west
Lifton: old track near Harts farm Looking north towards the Lyd valley and Lifton
Lifton: old track near Harts farm
Looking north towards the Lyd valley and Lifton
Granary, Kelly A fine brick granary on staddle stones, and with a Victorian letter box attached, near the entrance to Kelly House, a country house in desperate need of tlc.
Granary, Kelly
A fine brick granary on staddle stones, and with a Victorian letter box attached, near the entrance to Kelly House, a country house in desperate need of tlc.
Lane from Kelly to Bradstone The shady lane twists and turns as it crosses the headwaters of a little tributary of the Tamar. Here the lane is approaching Albert Cottages.
Lane from Kelly to Bradstone
The shady lane twists and turns as it crosses the headwaters of a little tributary of the Tamar. Here the lane is approaching Albert Cottages.
Bawcombe Cottage The no through drive to the farm at Bawcombe passes a cottage overlooking the Tamar valley to the left. The cottage is spelt Baucombe on the 1:25000.
Bawcombe Cottage
The no through drive to the farm at Bawcombe passes a cottage overlooking the Tamar valley to the left. The cottage is spelt Baucombe on the 1:25000.
Meadow near Kelly Looking across a somewhat rushy meadow near Albert Cottages, towards Bradstone Wood.
Meadow near Kelly
Looking across a somewhat rushy meadow near Albert Cottages, towards Bradstone Wood.
Kelly House and church The eighteenth-century house and the church tower at Kelly seen from half a mile to the south, beyond Holland Farm.
Kelly House and church
The eighteenth-century house and the church tower at Kelly seen from half a mile to the south, beyond Holland Farm.
Lane into Lyd valley A view across the Lyd valley to the village of Lifton, unfortunately cut across by powerlines. For a photo of the junction at the foot of this hill, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/460139">SX3984 : Lane junction</a>. Taken from a lane junction on the lane from Ashleigh to Tinhay.
Lane into Lyd valley
A view across the Lyd valley to the village of Lifton, unfortunately cut across by powerlines. For a photo of the junction at the foot of this hill, see SX3984 : Lane junction. Taken from a lane junction on the lane from Ashleigh to Tinhay.
Near Kellybeare A field below Kellybeare farm in West Devon, seen from a gateway on the lane between Lifton and Kelly. The wood, Kellybeare Moor Plantation, is across a gridline in SX3982.
Near Kellybeare
A field below Kellybeare farm in West Devon, seen from a gateway on the lane between Lifton and Kelly. The wood, Kellybeare Moor Plantation, is across a gridline in SX3982.
Yalford Cottages A pair of cottages in a small valley by a stream that flows west towards the Tamar, and on the lane from Kelly to Lifton.
Yalford Cottages
A pair of cottages in a small valley by a stream that flows west towards the Tamar, and on the lane from Kelly to Lifton.
Valley below Yeomans The valley towards Kelly, bringing a tributary of the Tamar to meet the small stream from Yalford. Seen from Kelly Bridleway 4 as it passes a group of outbuildings at Yeomans. Bradstone Wood, on the far side of the valley, is in SX3881.
Valley below Yeomans
The valley towards Kelly, bringing a tributary of the Tamar to meet the small stream from Yalford. Seen from Kelly Bridleway 4 as it passes a group of outbuildings at Yeomans. Bradstone Wood, on the far side of the valley, is in SX3881.
Edge of Gatherley Wood On the right across a field, Gatherley Wood is a sizeable wood above the River Lyd, whose valley can be seen through the gap in the trees. The track is leaving the no through lane to Gatherley from Lifton.
Edge of Gatherley Wood
On the right across a field, Gatherley Wood is a sizeable wood above the River Lyd, whose valley can be seen through the gap in the trees. The track is leaving the no through lane to Gatherley from Lifton.
Gatherley Some of the farm buildings at the end of the long narrow lane that leads only here. The farm is on the eastern slopes of the Tamar valley. Seen from near the farm cottages.
Gatherley
Some of the farm buildings at the end of the long narrow lane that leads only here. The farm is on the eastern slopes of the Tamar valley. Seen from near the farm cottages.
Please dip your headlights The second such sign along this bridleway (Kelly Bridleway 4), which is the farm road to Yeomans, some 400 metres ahead. Presumably a full beam from the crest of the hill shines directly at the farmhouse - or scares the pheasants bred in the wood on the left.
Please dip your headlights
The second such sign along this bridleway (Kelly Bridleway 4), which is the farm road to Yeomans, some 400 metres ahead. Presumably a full beam from the crest of the hill shines directly at the farmhouse - or scares the pheasants bred in the wood on the left.
Barn at Yeomans One of the farm buildings passed by Kelly Bridleway 4, near the point at which <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/458973">SX3882 : Valley below Yeomans</a> was taken.
Barn at Yeomans
One of the farm buildings passed by Kelly Bridleway 4, near the point at which SX3882 : Valley below Yeomans was taken.
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Kellybeare Moor Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SX3982 (Lat: 50.623167, Lng: -4.2761927)

Administrative County: Devon

District: West Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.6242716/-4.2693204
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