Tamara Way - Provisional Details

                  Tamara trail 2025 – May, June, July 2025

Members of Cornwall Ramblers are organising a Tamara Trail walk in 2025. Established in July 2023 this varied coast to coast path traces the historic boundary between Cornwall and Devon. There is space for a maximum of 25 people to walk the trail in 8 stages from Plymouth to Morwenstow. The trail will be split into 3 sections each run by a different leader. You may reserve one, two or all three sections by emailing Anne Jones at annej.caswwalks@gmail.com . Anne will respond confirming if a place is available plus an information sheet that includes detail on how to pay. Individual days cannot be reserved, only 2-3 day sections. See information below.

The booking fee(s) to pay for the coaches are: section 1- £50, section 2- £50, Section 3- £30. Your place will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.
Walkers will have the option of staying locally overnight: in Plymouth, Launceston and Bude.

Walk Logistics
Each day we will park at the end of the walk. A Williams coach is booked to take us to the start, then we walk back to our cars. Dogs are allowed on the walk but not on the Coach. Apologies, this means that the only way to bring your dog is to arrange your own transport.

Section 1 – Led by Julie Tombs (Caradon)

1. Thursday 15th May. Cremyll to Saltash (13 miles, 1000 ft ascent). We will use the Torpoint Ferry to get across the Tamar River. This is free for foot passengers. This stage includes a 3-4 mile road section.

Meet 10am at Saltash, Jubilee Gardens Car Park, Old Ferry Road, Saltash, PL12 6BJ.
Coach to Cremyll, Mount Edgecumbe Country Park, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL10 1HX
This is a moderate linear walk. Remember to bring lunch, snacks and a drink. No dogs allowed on the coach. Start 10am. Estimated finish time is 5pm. Please direct enquires to Julie at julietombs4@gmail.com

2. Friday 16th May. Saltash to Bere Ferrers (12 miles, 1000 ft of ascent). There is a tidal dam crossing at Lopwell Dam so we may have to wait for the water to lower.

Meet 10 am at Bere Ferrers Railway Station Car Park, Station Road, Bere Ferrers, PL20 7LT. Please car share if possible due to limited parking.
Coach to Tamar Bridge Office, Pemros Road, Plymouth, PL5 1LP
This is a moderate linear walk. Remember to bring lunch, snacks and a drink. No dogs allowed on the coach. Start 10am. Estimated finish time is 4-5pm. Please direct enquires to Julie at julietombs4@gmail.com

3. Saturday 17th May. Bere Ferrers to Gunnislake (12 miles, 1600 ft ascent). Includes a train ride over the Tamar River, because we are not allowed to walk across the bridge. Its possible that a ferry may be in operation by this date.

Meet 10 am at Gunnislake Railway Station car park , A390 Drakewalls, Gunnislake, PL18 9EA.
Coach to Bere Ferrers Railway Station Car Park, Station Road, Bere Ferrers, PL20 7LT.
This is a moderate linear walk. Remember to bring lunch, snacks and a drink. No dogs allowed on the coach. Start 10am. Estimated finish time is 5pm. Please direct enquires to Julie at julietombs4@gmail.com

Section 2 – led by Rob Norman (Cornwall S&W)

4. Tuesday 17th June. Gunnislake to Lifton (11 miles).

Meet 10 am in the car park beside the Arundell Arms, Fore St, Lifton PL16 0AA
Coach to Gunnislake Railway Station car park , A390 Drakewalls, Gunnislake, PL18 9EA.
This is a moderate linear walk. Remember to bring lunch, snacks and a drink. No dogs allowed on the coach. Start 10am. Estimated finish time is 3-4pm. Please direct enquires to Rob Norman robertanorman7@gmail.com

5. Wednesday 18th June. Lifton to North Tamerton (11 miles). This stage mostly follows country lanes.

Meet 10 am at North Tamerton Victory hall, Victory Rd, Holsworthy EX22 6RY.
Coach to Arundell Arms, Fore St, Lifton PL16 0AA.
This is a moderate linear walk. Remember to bring lunch, snacks and a drink. No dogs allowed on the coach. Start 10am. Estimated finish time is 3-4pm. Please direct enquires to Rob Norman robertanorman7@gmail.com

6. Thursday 19th June. North Tamerton to Marhamchurch (10 miles). The stage mostly follows country lanes.

Meet 10am across the road from Marhamchurch village shop, EX23 0EN. Park on the main street (we encourage car sharing).
Coach to North Tamerton Victory hall, Victory Rd, Holsworthy EX22 6RY.
This is a moderate linear walk. Remember to bring lunch, snacks and a drink. No dogs allowed on the coach. Start 10am. Estimated finish time is 3pm. Please direct enquires to Rob Norman robertanorman7@gmail.com

Section 3 – Led by Anne Jones (Cornwall S&W)

7. Saturday 19th July. Marhamchurch to Upper Tamar Lake (10 miles, 1200 ft ascent).

Meet 10am at Upper Tamar Lake (at the Cafe), Holsworthy EX23 9SB. There is a £5 parking charge.
Coach to opposite Marhamchurch village shop, EX23 0EN.
This is a moderate linear walk. Remember to bring lunch, snacks and a drink. No dogs allowed on the coach. Start 10am. Estimated finish time is 3 pm. Please direct enquires to Anne Jones annej.caswwalks@gmail.com

8. Sunday 20th July. Upper Tamar Lake to Morwenstow (12 miles, 2000ft ascent).

Meet 10 am at Rectory farm tearoom, Morwenstow, Bude EX23 9SR
Coach to Upper Tamar Lake, Holsworthy EX23 9SB.
This is a moderate linear walk. Remember to bring lunch, snacks and a drink. No dogs allowed on the coach. Start 10am. Estimated finish time is 4pm. Please direct enquires to Anne Jones annej.caswwalks@gmail.com

I hope to meet you on the trail.    Liam Reinhardt, Chairman Ramblers, Cornwall South & West