Dewerstone Scout Centre
The Dewerstone Scout Centre lies within the National Trust's Goodameavy Estate, about 8 miles
North North East of Plymouth, close to the Dewerstone Rock, within the Dartmoor National Park and on
the very fringe of Dartmoor itself.
The Grid Reference is SX 536643.
The Centre provides hostel type accommodation, a separate camping cabin and camping facilities.
The nearby Dewerstone Rock provides some of the best rock climbing in South West England, with routes ranging from elementary to severe.
The western edge of Dartmoor is a mere 10 minutes walk and 200 feet above the Centre. From this point there is endless scope for adventure, exploration and hiking.
The Goodameavy estate consists of some 600 acres of woodland and rough pasture and users of the Centre have free access to the National Trust land.
Plymouth is within easy reach of the Centre where there is much to see and do. Drake's statue on the Hoe, the historic Barbican and the Mayflower steps from which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed to the New World are all well worth a visit.
Dewerstone Cottage
The Dewerstone Cottage itself provides indoor accommodation for up to 20. It consists of a dormitory with "double decker" bunks (interior sprung mattresses) a common room with adjacent modernised kitchen, fitted with a gas cooker. There are also toilets and a shower and boiler/drying room. Mains electricity is supplied and bottled gas provided. Visitors must bring their own sleeping bags/blankets, cutlery and crockery. Cooking equipment is provided.
| Facilities - Dewerstone Cottage | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilets | √ | Waste Disposal | √ | Altar Fires | X |
| Washing Facilities | √ | Chemical Toilet Waste Disposal | √ | Cooking Area | √ |
| Water Supply | √ | Public Telephone | X | Providore | X |
| Shower(s) | √ | Security | X | Mail Box | X |
| Hot Water | √ | Car Park | √ | Campfire circle | √ |
| Cooking Utensil Washing Area | √ | Pioneering poles | X | Laundry | X |
| Freezer/Fridge | √ | ||||
The Bunk House
In addition there is "the bunkhouse", a timber camping cabin. This provides six beds and space for 4 campbeds. There is a small room for cooking equipped with a small gas cooker. The building has recently (August 2000) been fitted with a flush toilet, water supply and drainage.
| Facilities- Bunkhouse | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilets | √ | Waste Disposal | √ | Altar Fires | X |
| Washing Facilities | √ | Chemical Toilet Waste Disposal | √ | Cooking Area | √ |
| Water Supply | √ | Public Telephone | X | Providore | X |
| Showers | X | Security | X | Mail Box | X |
| Hot Water | X | Car Park | √ | Campfire circle | √ |
| Cooking Utensil Washing Area | √ | Pioneering poles | X | Laundry | X |
| Freezer/Fridge | X | ||||
The Campsite
There are camping areas amongst the trees immediately above the centre and further campsites below situated by the River Meavy. Each site has a single fireplace but otherwise campers must use portable stoves. There are no permanent toilets or washing facilities to serve the camping areas and campers need to be equipped with elsan toilets and screens.
| Facilities - Campsite | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilets | X | Waste Disposal | √ | Altar Fires | √ |
| Washing Facilities | X | Chemical Toilet Waste Disposal | √ | Cooking Area | √ |
| Water Supply | √ | Public Telephone | X | Providore | X |
| Showers | X | Security | X | Mail Box | X |
| Hot Water | X | Car Park | √ | Campfire circle | √ |
| Cooking Utensil Washing Area | X | Pioneering poles | X | Laundry | X |
| Freezer/Fridge | X | ||||
A deposit is required is required whether you are using the cottage or the fields for camping.
We have the following to download.
Booking Form.
Site Notes.
Activities.
| Camping Details | Indoor Accommodation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site available for camping: | All Year | Building Available | All Year | |
| Maximum Number of campers | 25 | Number of Buildings | 2 | |
| Price Range | £0.60 - £1.00 | Maximum Number of Residents | 30 | |
| Deposit Required | Yes | Price Range | Cottage | £2.50 - £5.10 |
| Bunk House | £1.70 - £3.20 | |||
| Suitable for County Camps | No | Deposit required | Yes | |
| Suitable for District Camps | Yes | Beds Provided | 30 | |
| Suitable for Patrol Camps | Yes | Fuel Type | Gas | |
| Suitable for Backwoods Camps | Yes | Kitchen/Cooking Area | Yes | |
| Cooking/Eating Utensils | No | |||
| Building Heated | Yes | |||
| Tables/Chairs | Yes | |||
| Suitable for Pack Holiday | Yes | |||
| Suitable for Beaver Sleep Over | No | |||
Local Attractions & Things to do:-
National Marine Aquarium
The National Marine Aquarium is about 15mins drive from the site. Please visit their website for more information.
Plymouth Dome
Open - Summer 9am - 6pm daily (last admission 5pm), Winter - Tuesday - Sunday 9am - 5pm (last
admission 4.30pm). Tel: 01752 600608.
Smeatons Tower is also close to the Plymouth Dome. Please visit their
website for more information.
Plymouth Ski Centre
Contact Details:-
Alpine Park
Marsh Mills
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8LQ
Tel:(01752) 600220
Fax:(01752) 228404
email: andy@ski-plymouth.nikegroup.co.uk
Cycling
Short section on Plym Valley Cycle Trail
Tourist Information Office: Discovery Centre, Plymouth 01752 266020
Dartmoor
Dartmoor and Exmoor are 25 miles driving distance from the campsite. Please visit the Dartmoor
National Park website for details on range firing times and good walks in the area. The are also
some good places to climb on Dartmoor for example Haytor Rocks which is quite popular with some
climbers. For more details on Dartmoor and range firing times please visit their
website.
Campsite Contact Details
Campsite Address
Dewerstone Scout Centre
Goodameavy
Roborough
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 7AP
Tel: (01752) 839331
