Becky Falls

Becky Falls  Nigel Cox 

Originally known as Becka Falls, on the Becka brook, a tributary of the river Bovey. Its name was changed when it became a tourist attraction, and the name Becky Falls is now shown on current maps. A 1940's OS map shows it as Becka Falls.

Becky Falls are a set of rapids within a small river or brook, there are no sudden drops or major falls but a picturesque area with falls over some distance dropping around 70 feet overall, with water cascading over boulders. Located in Dartmoor, its a woodland park, designated an SSSI (site of special scientific interest) with rare lichens and fungi.

It has been a popular tourist place for a very long time, and the falls area is natural except for the walkways, the cafeteria, gift shop and car parks being away from these.

Here you can sit and relax, climb the boulders and enjoy several different walks. At the right time of the year the valley is carpeted with Bluebells. Its also a location to capture autumn colours.

Becky Falls in the Autumn  John Williams 

There are some special events for example :-

FAMILY ACTIVITIES AT BECKY FALLS

Children's Letterboxing Challenge

Nature Challenge Competitions

Cute & Cuddly Animal Encounters

Animal Encounters of the Scary Kind!!

Ugly Bug Show

Animal feeding sessions

Indoor Crafts

I have visited in the past, but it was some years ago.

Although there are entry fees, it appears from the Ordnance Survey map that there are footpaths through this area, see OS Get a Map, from which you may be able to see all that you want and there is no restriction on the use of photographs taken from a public path. It may also allow access at other times to those when the woodland park is open.  I have not visited to see what can be photographed from the footpaths.

Location: Becky Falls, Dartmoor, Devon Grid Reference: SX761800 Ceremonial County: Devon Map Link:  OS Get a Map   StreetMap  Aerial photo: Getting there: Becky Falls is 4 miles west of Bovey Tracy and is well sign posted. Sat Nav Coordinates: 50°36'24.39",-3°45'11.53" Access: Through woodland park (entry fee), or via footpaths see maps and information above. Website: Own  PDF map of park Other Useful Websites: Geograph Email: Address: Becky Falls Woodland Park Ltd, Manaton, Newton Abbot, Devon Postcode: TQ13 9UG Telephone: 01647 221259 Opening Times: Feb-Oct Daily 10am to 5pm last entry 4pm (may be subject to weather conditions). Closes for the Winter. 2012 season starts on 11th February 2012 Charges: Low Season: Adult £7.25; Seniors/Students £6.25; Child (4-15) £6.25; Under 4's free; Family (2+2) £25 July and August: Adult £7.75; Seniors/Students £6.75; Child (4-15) £6.75; Under 4's free; Family (2+2) £27 Nearby Locations: Dartmoor locations Other Location Pages: Waterfall   Waterfalls in England      Waterfalls of Devon Notes: Photography is encouraged. No commercial use of photographs or video recording is allowed without written permission. See information in the text above about footpaths past the falls, and no photo restrictions applying to photographs taken from a public right of way.

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