Bellever - Local Info
YHA Bellever has a wildlife area with access for all and is full of interesting facts, flora and fauna. The East Dart River, Bellever forest and Bellever Tor, which surround the hostel, are ideal places for lots of family fun. Easy to follow self led walking routes are available from reception.
Daily guided walks led by a Dartmoor National Park guide (from various starting points) see www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/ from more information.
TAVISTOCK, an ancient Stannary (tin-assaying and tin-marketing) town which was voted 'The Best Food Town in the Southwest' in 2006. It is also the birth place of Sir Francis Drake, who lived at the near-by Buckland Abbey. Tavistock is only 15 miles from YHA Bellever and has a very good indoor market from Tuesday - Saturday.
Tavistock Goosey Fair, which dates back to the 12th century is held on the second Wednesday in October.
The beautiful village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor, which is only 6 miles from YHA Bellever, and world famous for Widecome Fair with uncle Tom Cobley and All. The fair is held annually on the second Tuesday in September www.widecombe-in-the-moor.com/wid_fair/widecombe_fair.php
Devon Cycle Hire: Safe, traffic-free cycling along the Granite Way Cycle Trail, an easy going purpose-built 13 mile route along a disused railway on North Dartmoor with stunning scenery. Alternatively bicycles can be delivered to the hostel, for more details visit www.devoncyclehire.co.uk/
Read YHA Bellever's access statement