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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.

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

***Change of plans due to safety issues and blocked paths***

We will start from Tavistock Meadowlands park and walk out past Mount Kelly school to pick up the Viaduct Walk. Then we follow the Viaduct walk to Crease Lane and onto the Canal towpath to return to Meadowlands. There is some time on roads but these have pavements or are very quiet.

There are cafes, toilets and many shops in Tavistock as well as good public transport connections.

Wednesday 29 May 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
50m / 164ft
Type:
circular

Note that the original route via Lumburn is unsafe for a group due to the main road crossing and there are cattle in the fields returning to Tavistock on this route. The escape route along the old railway line from the canal is blocked by vegetation and very wet underfoot.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 47896 74060
Nearest postcode:
PL19 8SP
what3words:
wiser.cities.gates
Start time:
10:00 am

Meadowlands park bandstand. Car parking in Pixon Lane (free) or other town centre car parks (charges apply).

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