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This varied walk through Dewerstone Valley in Dartmoor starts at Cadover Bridge, heading west to Shaugh Prior and Shaugh Bridge before climbing to the striking Dewerstone Rock <\/p>

By Fi Darby\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 21 April 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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This walk takes you high above and alongside the young rivers Meavy and Plym as they rush through their respective gorges to their confluence.<\/p>\n

With moss-covered native woodland, boulder-strewn rapids, captivating history, open moorland and opportunities for river dipping at Cadover Bridge and Shaugh Bridge, this route has something for everybody.<\/p>\n

Discover oak<\/a> tree groves, glimpse the famous Dewerstone Crags, then ascend for stunning views of Dartmoor, Bodmin Moor and Plymouth Sound.<\/p>\n

Dartmoor walks<\/h4>\n
This huge moorland scattered with staggering granite tors in the south-east of Devon is a hiker\u2019s paradise \u2013 discover the best walks in Dartmoor National Park<\/a> with our guide.<\/p>\n
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Dewerstone Valley walk<\/h2>\n
4.2 miles\/6.8km | 3 hours | moderate | 207m ascent<\/em><\/p>\n
1. Cadover Bridge<\/h4>\n
Leave the Cadover Bridge car park through the gate at the opposite end to the bridge following signs for the Dartmoor Way.<\/p>\n
Stay high to follow the clay pipes in the ground, they are the remains of the Cadover to Shaugh China Clay Pipeline.<\/p>\n
2. North Wood<\/h4>\n
After the stream, head directly up the hill. Continue above the Plym through North Wood\u2019s oak trees.<\/p>\n
Just after the stile onto West Down, you\u2019ll glimpse Dewerstone Crags on the opposite side of the river. These granite outcrops are popular with climbers. You\u2019ll be on Dewerstone Hill above them later.<\/p>\n

Britain\u2019s most beautiful river walks<\/h4>\n
The British countryside is filled with charming rivers, rich in wildlife and history. Discover a river walk near you<\/a> with our pick of the UK\u2019s best riverside trails.<\/p>\n
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3. Shaugh Bridge<\/h4>\n
As you head down towards Shaugh Bridge, keep following signs for the Dartmoor Way (not Shaugh Prior). Follow the steep steps down to the car park where you\u2019ll find the remains of the Shaugh China Clay Works.<\/p>\n
Cross the wooden footbridge just above the confluence of the two rivers. Continue along the Dartmoor Way up the right-hand bank of the Meavy. As the river turns away to the left, continue uphill to the track.<\/p>\n
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