Wigford Down and the Dewerstone

Plymouth Group

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Overview

An intermediate moderate walk of 8 miles from Clearbrook leat car park to Shaugh Bridge, Cadover Bridge, Wigford Down, Cadover Cross, Dewerstone rock and back.
Nice walking across the Downs, lovely riverside ambling along The Meavy and The Plym. Coffee break where the rivers meet. Lunch by the fishing lake. Moderate climbs, some tree roots and clitter fields. Some stiles. Likely muddy on some tracks. Horses in a few fields.

Wednesday, 3 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 335.3m / 1100ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 51856 65068
Nearest postcode:: PL20 6JD
what3words:: steamed.conveying.sing

Start time:: 10:00 am

Clearbrook car park at the leat.

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