Shaugh Prior Walks
The Dartmoor village of Shaugh Prior is in a nice position for exploring some of the highlights of the national park on foot. There's also some good long distance walking trails to pick up close to the village.
This circular walk takes you to the nearby Dewerstone Rocks where there are nice woodland trails and riverside paths along the River Meavy to enjoy.
From the village you can follow public footpaths north west to Dewerstone Wood and then up to Dewerstone Rock. The impressive rock formations are very photogenic and are a popular spot for rock climbers.
From the rocks you head north to Dewerstone Cottage. Head west from here and you will soon reach the River Meavy. There's nice trails here heading south along the river where you can also see evidence of an old tramway which once ran through the area. After passing along the river the route then returns to south east to Shaugh Prior.
To extend your walk you can try our longer circular walk to Cadover Bridge and Dewerstone Rocks which heads north east from Dewerstone. There's more nice riverside paths along the River Plym and attractive woodland to see here.
The long distance West Devon Way can also be picked up to the west of the village. You can follow the waymarked trail south to visit Plymbridge Woods and Cann Woods.
To the north of the village there are nice waterside trails along Burrator Reservoir and the Devonport Leat.
Shaugh Prior Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Shaugh Prior
- Plymbridge Woods - This is the delightful Plymbridge Woods family cycle trail
- Cadover Bridge to Dewerstone Rocks - This varied walk in Dartmoor explores the attractive woodland, rivers and crags around Cadover Bridge and Dewerstone
- Plymbridge Woods - This is the delightful Plymbridge Woods family cycle trail
- Cann Woods - These woods on the outskirts of Plymouth have miles of good cycling and walking trails
- West Devon Way - Explore the western edge of the Dartmoor National Park on this walk through beautiful Devon.
The route begins in Okehampton and passes through Sourton, Lydford, Mary Tavy, Tavistock and Bickleigh before finishing in the maritime city of Plymouth.
Trail highlights include the picturesque Meldon Reservoir and the town of Lydford with its noteworthy castle and nearby Lydford Gorge - Burrator Reservoir - This circular walk explores the area surrounding this attractive reservoir in Dartmoor
- Devonport Leat - This nice waterside walk visits Devonport Leat on Dartmoor
- Yelverton Garden House - This walk takes you to the beautiful Garden House from Yelverton in the Dartmoor National Park
Pubs/Cafes
After you exercise enjoy some rest and refreshment at the splendid White Thorn Inn. The friendly pub has a lovely garden area with nice views and even some resident goats. There's a good selection of local ales and a fine Sunday carvery as well. You can find them at postcode PL7 5HA for your sat navs.
Dog Walking
The woodland trails are great for dog walking and the local pub mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Just to the north you can visit Yelverton Garden House. There's 10 acres of beautiful gardens with an Arboretum, a lake, picturesque bridges and little waterfalls.
Photos
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River Plym in Dewerstone Wood
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Rock outcrop and tramway in Dewerstone Wood
Meavy: Dewerstone Wood Overlooking the Plym valley. Within the estate owned by the National Trust, known as Goodameavy
Dewerstone Cottage
Meavy: river Plym The river Plym just above its confluence with the river Meavy.
Dewerstone rocks
Shaugh Prior. The village of Shaugh Prior straggles a kilometres length uphill along a road on the southwestern slopes of Dartmoor. This shot is of the village just opposite the church.
Shaugh Prior: Shaugh Mill. The mill ceased work as a flour mill in 1922 but was generating electricity in 1942. It now forms part of a private residence