The Saltash Countryside

Plymouth Group

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Overview

We will do a loop round Churchtown Nature Reserve and to Forder. Footpath up past Trematon Castle and along a lane to Trehan. Across fields and along lanes to Elm Gate and Wivelescombe Manor. Through woods to Shillingham, then down to Antony Passage and back to Forder and then St Stephen's.

There are ups and downs and mud is likely.

Parking is on street and free.

Option to go into the nearby Cecil Arms for a drink at the end of the walk.

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 41679 58361
Nearest postcode:: PL12 4AP
what3words:: dusty.showrooms.darker

Start time:: 10:00 am

Outside St Stephen's Church, St Stephen's Road, Saltash.

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