Start the new year with free weekly walks in Tamar Valley National Landscape
National Landscapes are the perfect places to find peace and fresh air this winter.
The Tamar Valley, just one of 46 National Landscapes throughout the UK, is no exception, with scenic woodland and breathtaking river views to enjoy, and rich mining heritage to discover.
Join in with a free walk near you
Our three, free, weekly walking groups offer the chance to explore areas within Tamar Valley National Landscape that you may not be familiar with, as well as places a little further afield. Spend time in Nature, boost your wellbeing and meet new people with the latest programmes that cover the next three months.
Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday morning, our qualified walk leaders will help you to discover new routes in the Tamar Valley and beyond, or revisit old favourites. Most walks last around two hours, and range from 2 to 4½ miles in length. They often include a coffee stop part way round or at the end.
The Saltash Walk & Talk group meet every Monday at 10:30am. Walk along footpaths and fields from Latchbrook to Trematon, enjoy a circular walk around St Mellion or stroll around St Germans near the River Lynher. This group also explores the South West Coast Path, including walks around Mount Batten, Seaton and Wembury this season. If you enjoy walks around formal gardens, a walk around Lanhydrock Estate is planned for 17 March.
On Wednesday mornings, join the Tamar Valley Walk & Talk group. On the Cornish side, they’ll explore Calstock, Luckett and Deer Park Farm, with walks on the Devon bank including Weir Quay, Bere Alston, Tavistock, Yelverton and Lopwell. Walks that pass mining remains include Kit Hill, Wheal Fanny and Harrowbarrow.
Over the next three months, Tamar & Bere Wellbeing Walks will explore a number of local routes on both side of the river each Thursday, including a walk along quiet lanes and through fields around Milton Combe; walks around Tamar Trails, Tavistock Canal and Hingston Down; and a stroll around Bohetherick and Cotehele Mill, which will pass through old market gardens.
There’s no need to book, and you can join in with as many or as few as you would like. Please wear appropriate footwear and comfortable clothing. A walking stick is useful, too. Please also consider bringing a drink and snack, particularly for longer walks. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome (at walk leader’s discretion). All walkers participate at their own risk.
