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Footpath between two large granite boulders, the remains of the granite tramway, Shaugh Bridge, Dartmoor, Devon
The remains of the quarry tramway near Shaugh Bridge, Dartmoor, Devon | © National Trust Images/Mel Peters
Devon

Discovering Dewerstone Wood

Follow footpaths through the woods and alongside the river on this circular, waymarked walk that includes sections of the former granite quarry tramway.

Total steps: 4

Total steps: 4

Start point

National Trust car park, Shaugh Bridge, near Shaugh Prior, grid ref SX533637

Step 1

From the car park next to the former china clay kiln, take the path starting at the notice board and head over the footbridge across the River Plym. You'll see the remains of the Ferro-Ceramic mine and brickworks directly in front of you.

Step 2

Follow the granite boulder pathway eastwards uphill. Stay on the path as it curves sharply round to the left and continues uphill for another 33yd (30m). Here, it levels out into the former granite quarry tramway. Follow the tramway track round the hill, passing a couple of quarries on your right.

Step 3

On reaching a fork in the track, don't go up the old tramway incline but keep left and head towards Dewerstone Cottage.

Step 4

Just before the cottage (the former counting house for the quarrying company), take the left-hand path down to the River Meavy. Continue along this path back to the car park.

End point

National Trust car park, Shaugh Bridge, near Shaugh Prior, grid ref SX533637

Trail map

Ordnance Survey map of the short circular walk at Shaugh Bridge, Devon
The short circular walk from Shaugh Bridge, Devon | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey

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