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River Meavy
View down the River Meavy towards Sharpitor and Leather Tor
Catchment and course of the River Meavy
River Meavy is located in Devon
River Meavy
Location within Devon
Location
CountryEngland
CountiesDevon
Physical characteristics
SourceMeavy Head
MouthRiver Plym
 • location
Devon
 • coordinates
50°27′17″N 4°04′05″W / 50.4546°N 4.0681°W / 50.4546; -4.0681
Length15.9 km (9.9 mi)
Basin size42.2 km2 (16.3 sq mi)

The River Meavy is a river in the southwest part of Dartmoor in Devon in south-west England. It runs entirely in the national park and connects Burrator Reservoir to the River Plym.

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