The Dewerstone is a group of granite crags above the River Plym in Dewerstone Wood, owned by the National Trust and one of Dartmoor's best-known climbing spots. Legend says the Devil, or Dewer, drives lost travellers over its edge with his hounds, and an Iron Age fort sits on the hill above.
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Tall granite crags in woodland above the River Plym.
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Distance11.0 mi17.6 km
Ascent410 m1,350 ft
Time5h 01mwalking
StartCadover Bridge car parkSX 5543 6450
DirectionsAlso on this route: Shell Top, Great Trowlesworthy Tor
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
