Cadover Bridge and Dewerstone Rock circular walk

Starting at Cadover Bridge, this circular route over open moorland and through ancient oak-wooded valleys is strenuous in parts – but well worth it for the views from the top of the folklore-shrouded Dewerstone.
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Cadover BridgeStart point
Cadover Bridge car park, grid ref SX554645Trail information
*Public footpaths, woodland and moorland with steep and uneven parts. For more details, see Terrain section.
**Rocky sections, steep climbs, steps, gates and stiles. For further details, see Access section.
***Please keep dogs under close control around livestock, and on a lead from 1 April to 31 July. For further details, see Facilties section.
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