The River Yealm
South Devons Sparking beautyThe River Yealm, Devon
Rising on the southern slopes of Dartmoor, The River Yealm navigates through rock gorges and sedate farmland before draining into the sea near Wembury.
The Yealm winds its way through some stunning towns and villages such as Cornwood, Newton Ferrers and Nos Mayo. All of which provide a lovely day out!
Many different creatures have found their home in the River Yealm, resulting in several reaches being designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI’s)
The Yealm Estuary supports a thriving Oyster bed. Oysters need very specific conditions to survive and the Yealm is the perfect habitat
Get involved on the River Yealm
If you love your local river, understand how vital it is to you in your life and share our passion for keeping it healthy for you and your community, then there are many ways for you to get involved. Whether it’s helping on a river clean-up day, becoming a river scientist, going on a river walk or simply making a donation, working together we can help your river bring water to life for many years and generations to come. You can share your stories of this river with us too – we’d love to hear them.
Nos Mayo
Nos Mayo is one of the prettiest little villages in South Devon and is located right on the river. Nos Mayo has been providing inspiration for artists for years and has a thriving artistic community. Once you have had a wander and grabbed a bite to eat at the pub, take a ride on the ferry over to Newton Ferrers. Perfect for walkers, sailors and wildlife lovers alike, Nos Mayo is well worth a visit!
Explore other rivers of the Westcountry...
From Roman times to the present day, Westcountry rivers have been an ever-present thread running through our communities, our culture and our heritage. Ever increasingly, we have come to realise how wonderful it is to spend time on, in or near a river and they are so often the backdrop to our fondest memories of days spent outdoors, being active and spending time with nature.
