View of the Dewerstone – Cadover Bridge loop from River Meavy

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View of the Dewerstone – Cadover Bridge loop from River Meavy

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View of the Dewerstone – Cadover Bridge loop from River Meavy

03:28

12.3km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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35 m

Shaugh Prior Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful river Plym flowing over boulders and rocks. Several testing climbs from the bottom of this valley.

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978 m

View of the Dewerstone

Highlight • Natural Monument

View of the Dewerstone from the opposite side of the valley.

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1.90 km

Cadworthy Wood

Forest

2.42 km

River Swimming Spot in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • River

2.95 km

Cadover Bridge

Highlight • River

Beauty spot on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Nice rolling roads either side of the bridge and spectacular views back across Plymouth on a sunny day.

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6.47 km

Stepping Stones in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • River

7.06 km

The Royal Oak Inn, Dartmoor

Highlight • Historical Site

The Royal Oak is a traditional village pub in the picturesque surroundings of Dartmoor National Park. The pub, which is Grade II-listed, is a former 15th-century church house inn and …

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9.55 km

River Meavy Bankside

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A pleasant walk along the River Meavy starting in Hoo Meavy, through to Goodameavy. The walk is flat and easy going, and in the spring there is a bluebell wood. …

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11.9 km

The River Plym runs through Dartmoor, joins the River Meavy and then out to the sea at Plymouth.

The river bubbles over rocks and meanders round moss lined trees as it races its way towards Plymouth Sound.

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