Mine country surrounding Sydenham Damerel, fine views over the Tamar Valley

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Overview

A rural walk which lies within the beautiful Tamar Valley (AONB). We walk around some of its parishes and enjoy some gorgeous views.

We will stop for a coffee break. Bring a drink and snack and something to sit on.

Parking Scrubtor CP (free).

No toilets on route.

Dogs on lead in fields of sheep and cows

May be cows and a bull in one field.

Text or phone Jenny only

Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 41400 74301
Nearest postcode:: PL19 8PE
what3words:: sensible.bind.bandaged

Start time:: 10:00 am

Parking Scrubtor CP (free) PL19 8PE

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