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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

Overview

From the car park, we descend to the River Tamar on tracks through Maddacleave Wood before heading to Morwellham along the railway line beside Sheepridge Wood. From Morwellham we’ll return via Morwell Wood and Morwell Barton.

Paths and tracks, with some occasional wetness underfoot in a couple of places. A section along a quiet road. Ups and downs. Bring a drink for our coffee break.

If you’d like to join the walk, please book by text to walk leader. 

Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
335.3m / 1100ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 45870 69651
Nearest postcode:
N/A
what3words:
parsnip.casual.crash
Start time:
10:00 am

Maddacleave free car park which is at the end of a short track just off the B3257 towards Bere Alston. Coming from Gulworthy, after driving along a long straight stretch of road as the road bends left, you take a right turn along a short unmade track, which is not signposted. You’ll quickly come to the car park on the left.

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