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Devon

Shaugh Bridge

Ancient oakwoods and mossy boulders cloak the Plym Valley; riverside walks pass the atmospheric Dewerstone Rocks and industrial ruins.

on Dartmoor, near Shaugh Prior, Devon

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River Plym flowing through winter woodland and under Shaugh Bridge, Dartmoor

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By road
West of Shaugh Prior. On unnamed road, 3 miles from the A386 Tavistock to Plymouth road.
Parking: Free, no overnight parking allowed.
Sat Nav: Use postcode PL7 5HD
By train
Plymouth, 9 miles
By bus
Services between Plymouth and Shaugh Prior.
Plymouth Citybus 59. Visit www.travelinesw.com for times. Alight at Shaugh Bridge for walks.
By bicycle
National Cycle Network Route 27
Leave the route at Shaugh Station platform (SX527 636) and follow the road north to Shaugh Bridge.
By bicycle - more information
on Dartmoor, near Shaugh Prior, Devon
01822820320
dartmoor@nationaltrust.org.uk

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