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Plymouth Group

We are the Plymouth 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

Overview

From the Quay uphill to the House. Then woods,  fields and lanes to Newton and through to Comfort Wood. Coffee break in these Woods.  Then to Metherell, Norris Green and downhill to  Danescombe. Lunch in Danescombe. Return through Danescombe Valley and back to Cotehele Quay.

Some ups and downs and likely to be muddy in places.

Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Parking at the Quay is free for National Trust members, otherwise Pay and Display.

Option to go in  to the Edgcumbe Cafe, just by the car park, at the end of the walk.

Toilets are available by the car park and also just behind the Barn Cafe.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 42414 68157
Nearest postcode:
PL12 6TA
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Start time:
10:30 am

Cotehele Quay Car Park.

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