cornwall south and west

Cornwall-South and West Group

We are the Cornwall South & West Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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 quarterly 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
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Overview

Join Liam R. on an exciting coast to coast walk from Looe to Boscastle over three different Saturdays (with an option of four for some)

The Smugglers' Way is a 38 mile coast to coast walk graded moderate to strenuous: we walk from sea level to Cornwall’s highest point (Brown Willy)- across the open moor- followed by a long slow trek down to the sea at Boscastle. Created and developed by Cornishman Frank Squibb in the Spring of 1994 this is Cornwall’s most imaginative coast to coast walking route. Due to its length we have broken this hike into stages. 

This is Stage 2 - Dobwalls to Jamaica Inn - Maximum participants 25 - Coach charge £15

[Stage1  - 18/05/24 -  Looe to Dobwalls - Coach charge £15

Stage 3 -13/07/24 - Jamaica Inn to Boscastle across open moor (strenuous) - Coach charge £15 -  This is a long stage and an alternative finish is outlined in the full details online for Stage 3]

Booking is essential for this walk.

Book using the email bar and specify whether you want to do 1, 2, 3  or all three stages. Payment (£15 for the coach for EACH stage, 3X£15 = £45 in total) should be made directly into the club's Unity Bank account; details will be sent when you book. If you do not bank online, then cash will be accepted paid to Liam at least two weeks before the date. A waiting list of participants for this popular adventure is likely so the pre-payment is essential to secure your place. You may also use the email bar to request a summary of the leader's information for the whole Smugglers' Way route.

 

Saturday, 8 June 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
381m / 1250ft
Type:
linear

Meet 10 am at Jamaica Inn, Bolventor, Launceston PL15 7TS.

NOTE: The Royal Cornwall Show also occurs on this day so please plan your journey accordingly.

Travel by private coach to Dobwalls car park. Cost £15 per person.

Walk back to our cars. Some of this stage is across open moor.  Dogs are welcome but note unfenced livestock is present on the moor.

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 18263 76726
Nearest postcode:
PL15 7TS
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taskbar.blogging.spoons
Start time:
10:00 am

Jamaica Inn, Bolventor - Off A30

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SX 18275 76733
Nearest postcode:
PL15 7TS
what3words:
hack.rationed.armful
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

We will walk back to our cars here from Dobwalls.

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 quarterly 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