A varied walk underfoot. We did the walk in heavy frost on a cold day. The views were marred by some low lying mist/fog, so will need to return to make the most of them!
Drake's Leat, Yelverton
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Drake's Leat
A386, Yelverton, Dartmoor National Park, England
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Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
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There are several parts of the leat left which can be walked including a large section from Yelverton to Clearbrook and over Roborough Down and another higher up near to Burrator Reservoir. Both are lovely easy walks that can be done in a few hours with the minimum of fuss…. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon mooch.
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A must see especially if your willing to walk the length of it over several days
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Intended to bring a steady and reliable supply of water from the River Meavy to the town,garrison, merchant and naval ships in the port of Plymouth. Constructed under the direction of Francis Drake who made a tidy profit. Many large stretches of tIn about 1591 the granite lined leat remain over moorland between Yelverton and Roborough and provide a useful...
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3.5 out of 5, 3 reviewsLast reviewed 9 Oct 2011
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