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Tavistock Group

We are the Tavistock Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

A walk along the mineral railway trail to Morwellham through woods and forest with splendid views across the Tamar Valley. As well as enjoying the sounds of the river and the views at Chimney Rock and Morwell Rock, we’ll pass remnants of the mineral railway that used to link Devon Great Consols Mine with the river port of Morwellham. We’ll also see the southern end of the Tavistock Canal Tunnel where the canal exits the tunnel near Morwellham.
Mainly forestry tracks and paths, likely to be muddy in some places and a small stream crossing. Some ups and downs. Short distance on the road down to Morwellham. 
Park at Tamar Trails Visitor Centre - £2.40 all day. Pay with cash or PayByPhone app.

Bring a drink for our coffee stop and something to eat for our lunch stop. 
Option for coffee/cake at Tamar Trails Visitor Centre after the walk. 
To join the walk please book by text to walk leader. No emails.

 

Saturday, 12 April 2025
Meeting time:
9:10 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SX 48058 73889
Nearest postcode:
PL19 9AZ
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Meeting time:
9:10 am

If you would like to offer or accept a lift, please come to Pixon Lane car park. Walk leader will be at car park departing by 9.15 am. Car sharing is not guaranteed.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 43833 72836
Nearest postcode:
PL19 8JE
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Start time:
10:00 am

The walk starts at Tamar Trails, a right turning off the A390 before Gunnislake. Parking costs £2.40 and is payable with cash or via the PayByPhone app.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking