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Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down

In or near Widecombe in the Moor.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.

Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down, archaeological sites in Devon

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Riverside Station Β· 6.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down, the nearest railway station is Riverside Station, located 6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TQ13 9LJ, and entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.5951Β°, -3.7264Β°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: EAST DARTMOOR WOODS & HEATHS

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down in Dartmoor, Devon, England is a woodland managed by Natural England. The woodland is part of the East Dartmoor Woods and Heaths National Nature Reserve. The entire area is 777 acres (3.14 km2) while Yarner Wood is 365 acres (1.48 km2). Since 1985 the site has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Many types of tree grow in Yarner Wood including oak, birch, scots pine, larch and beech. It is home to buzzards, sparrow hawks, nightjars and pied flycatchers. From 1857 to 1862, a copper mine operated in Yarner Wood and extracted ore which gave over 2000 tonnes of copper.

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Coordinates
50.5951, -3.7264
County
Devon
District
Teignbridge
Parish
Bovey Tracey
Postcode
TQ13 9LJ
Parliamentary constituency
Central Devon
Nearest railway station
Riverside Station β€” 6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down?
Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 9LJ), in the parish of Bovey Tracey.
What is Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down?
Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down?
The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ13 9LJ.
Is Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down a protected site?
Yes β€” Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down is part of the Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the EAST DARTMOOR WOODS & HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
Is Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down free to visit?
Yes, Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down is free to enter.
How do I get to Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down?
The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 9LJ.