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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

We meet at Bere Ferrers station to catch the 10.45am train to Bere Alston and then walk back to our cars at Bere Ferrers meandering down the banks of the Tamar on footpaths, tracks and lanes, through woodland, fields and on the river banks with lovely views. Muddy in parts after wet weather and plenty of ups and downs, One very steep up. Much of the walk is on the Tamar Valley Discovery Trail. Some stiles

Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Meeting time:
10:30 am
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
298.7m / 980ft
Type:
linear

Check train time near walk date. Bring money for rail fare (£2.35 using rail card March '26).

Limited car parking at station but parking possible in nearby roads. Car share if possible. 

Dogs on leads.

Features

  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SX 45200 63501
Nearest postcode:
PL20 7LT
what3words:
sugars.dream.sobs
Meeting time:
10:30 am

Meet at Bere Ferrers Station

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 44040 67477
Nearest postcode:
PL20 7ER
what3words:
cattle.elect.upholding
Start time:
10:35 am

Bere Alston Railway Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SX 45243 63558
Nearest postcode:
PL20 7LT
what3words:
oils.salad.deed
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm

Bere Ferrers Station

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