Two Castles Trail Part 3

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Overview

This is Part 3 of the Two Castles Trail linear walk from Lewdown to Launceston westbound - you can join at any stage.

One parking option is the Long stay Cattle Market car park on Race Hill, Launceston (the higher CP) £3.70 all day. We then catch the 306 bus from Westgate Street (above the multistory car park) at 09.28 to Lewdown. Please arrive by 9.00 to park and walk to the bus stop.

Walking from Lewdown to Launceston through Stowford, Milford, Tinhay, Lifton, Liftondown, Well town and along lanes into Launceston. We follow lanes, fields, tracks and roads with a few stiles and gates and a steep climb at the end into Launceston.

Please text walk leaders to book in. Car share from Pixon lane may be arranged but walk leaders will not be there.

Saturday, 20 July 2024

Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SX 33133 84417
Nearest postcode:: PL15 9AH
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Start time:: 9:00 am

Bus stop, Westgate Street

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SX 33058 84628
Nearest postcode:: PL15 7DR
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Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

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