River Yeo (tributary of the Creedy) facts for kids
The River Yeo is a river in Devon, England. It flows into the larger River Creedy. The River Yeo starts near a place called Whiddon Down. Interestingly, its starting point is only about two miles away from another river also named River Yeo, which flows into the River Taw.
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About the River Yeo
The River Yeo is a smaller river that flows into a bigger one. This is what we call a tributary. Its journey begins near the A30 Road at Whiddon Down.
Where the River Flows
As the River Yeo travels, other smaller streams join it. These are also called tributaries.
- The River Culvery joins the Yeo just south of Crediton.
- Ford Brook flows into the Yeo at Neopardy.
- The River Troney meets the Yeo at Yeoford.
Measuring the River's Height
Since 1997, a special tool called a flood gauge has been measuring the river's height at Yeoford. This helps people know how high the water is.
- Normally, the river is less than 0.66 meters (about 2 feet) deep.
- The highest water level ever recorded was 2.69 meters (nearly 9 feet) on November 25, 2012.
Places Along the River
Many interesting places are found along the River Yeo. As it winds through the countryside, it passes by:
- Downs Crediton Golf Club
- Fordton Mill
- Salmonhutch and Salmonhutch Caravan Park
- Beare Mill
- Neopardy
- Yeoford
- Binneford
- And several beautiful wooded areas like Martin's Moor Copse and Binneford Wood.
River Boundaries
The River Yeo also acts as a natural boundary for some local areas.
- South of Crediton, it separates Crediton Civil Parish from Crediton Hamlets Civil Parish.
- Southwest of Yeoford, it forms the boundary between Colebrooke Civil Parish and Crediton Hamlets Civil Parish.
- Further southwest, it marks the border between Hittisleigh Civil Parish and Cheriton Bishop Civil Parish.
Fishing in the River Yeo
The River Yeo is a popular spot for fly fishing. This is a special way of fishing using artificial "flies" to catch fish. The Crediton Fly Fishing Club even owns a small part of the river for this activity.
