Cadover Bridge PL7 5EH
Free for everyone
Open: Seasonal - See website
About:
With panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and across to South Devon, Cadover Bridge is a great starting point for a walk on Dartmoor. Ramble across the moor and seek out the archaeological features that can be discovered across this internationally important site. Explore the ancient oak-wooded valley of the River Plym and see what wildlife you can spot along the way.
This is a great base from which to explore South Dartmoor. The River Plym flows from Plym Head down to Cadover Bridge then on down to Shaugh Bridge where it's joined by the River Meavy. Enjoy a short stroll from the car park or plan a longer hike over open moorland taking in scenic views of South Devon.
Trowlesworthy and the upper area of the River Plym are internationally important for archaeology. The sites cover a large period of Dartmoor's history with the oldest believed to date back to the Late Neolithic. Bronze Age hut circles and burial cairns, and post-medieval pillow mounds, vermin traps and animal runs can also be found.
Starting from the car park at Cadover Bridge, you can follow a circular walking trail to Shaugh Bridge or go to the head of the River Plym if you’re feeling more adventurous. Look out towards the clay works from Shell Top and enjoy the stunning views over South Devon.
Great and Little Trowlesworthy Tors, Hentor and Calveslake Tor are all near to Cadover Bridge and within walking distance. It's a good idea to bring a map and compass and wear suitable clothing and footwear. Some routes will involve crossing rivers so please take extra care when water levels are high.
Trowlesworthy and the upper area of the River Plym are noted for their archaeology, and several sites are within easy walking distance of Cadover Bridge. Winter and early spring are a good time of year to look for these sites, as in summer the bracken grows tall, making them harder to find.
The stone rows of Trowlesworthy are about 100m apart to the south of Great Trowlesworthy Tor and believed to date from the Late Neolithic period. There is a single row running from east to west and a double row running from north to south.
The single row has at least 44 stones, and at its eastern end is a cairn encircled by 13 standing stones. The double row has over 100 stones, and at its north end is a circle of eight standing stones with no trace of a cairn.
Dog Friendly:
Please keep under close control around livestock, and on a lead from 1 March to 31 July
Parking:
There is a car park on location
Facilities:
No toilet on site. No overnight parking allowed
Notes:
No toilets. Rough, uneven ground with no waymarked routes.
Contact:
on Dartmoor, near Shaugh Prior, Devon
Tel: 01822820320
Email:
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk