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Plymouth Group

We are the Plymouth 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

Walk along Riverside Walk, by Tamerton Lake, and into Budshead Woods. Follow a woodland stream and exit Woods into Budshead Road. Along to St Budeaux Church where we will stop for a coffee break in the Churchyard. Down a path behind the Church and into Ernesettle. From there we'll head to the Tamar and follow a riverside  path that will lead us over Ernesettle Creek and to the ruins of Budshead Manor for a lunch stop. Then back onto Budshead Woods, alongside Budshead Creek, and exit in to Milford Lane. Retrace our steps back to Tamerton Foliot.

Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Some of the woodland and field paths are likely to be wet and muddy. There are some ups and downs! 

Option to  go into the Seven Stars pub, very near our start/finish point,  for refreshments at the end of the walk.

Car parking is on street and free. 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 46931 60890
Nearest postcode:
PL5 4AQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Bus stop at the bottom of Fore Street, near the junction with Riverside Walk, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth.

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