Tamara Coast to Coast Way
Walk the Tamara Coast to Coast Way. Self-guided walking holidays with accommodation and luggage transfer.
Tamara Coast to Coast Way
https://www.contours.co.uk/tamara-coast-to-coast-way
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A coast-to-coast tour of the Tamar Valley, following the border of Cornwall and Devon.
From £535 per person
Opened in July 2023, the Tamara Coast to Coast Way utilizes existing footpaths to form a fabulous route through the countryside of southwest England that has previously been overlooked by coast-seeking visitors. The fact that it links to the South West Coast Path on either end (allowing for an epic circular tour of Cornwall) is certainly part of its appeal, but this trail makes for a beautiful linear walk in its own right.
From Plymouth to Morwenstow, the Tamara Way largely follows the route of the River Tamar, tracing its journey upstream through the Tamar Valley National Landscape. As you meander along the county border between Cornwall and Devon, you will encounter a variety of charming landscapes, welcoming villages, and several intriguing historic sites to explore, offering something of interest for all tastes to enjoy.
From £920 per person
This tour option covers the full Tamara Coast to Coast Way and all its scenic wonders. Though the trail officially begins at Cremyl, you will spend your first night in the lively port city of Plymouth, which provides ample opportunity to stock up for your walk.
From there, you will wander through the countryside along riverbanks and estuaries, visiting ancient churches, traversing vibrant nature reserves, and admiring far-reaching viewpoints before reuniting with the sea at Morwenstow. If you’re craving a relaxing Cornish walking retreat, which largely avoids the crowds of the coastal resorts, this trail will certainly not disappoint.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCCW1 | From Plymouth to Morwenstow(L) | 6 days walking | £920 | |
| TCCW2 | From Plymouth to Morwenstow(L) | 8 days walking | £1180 |
This trail officially starts from Cremyl. From your first nights’ accommodation in Plymouth you will be required to walk to catch the Cremyl Ferry from Admirals Hard, Stonehouse, Plymouth to commence your walk. This ferry operates all year, every 30 min’s; Quarter past & Quarter to the hour. The ferry cost is minimal and not included in the cost of your tour.
There is a second ferry crossing from Torpoint to Devonport, this runs every 10-15 mins all year round.
The Lopwell River (Lopwell Dam) crossing is tidal and cannot be passed 2 hours either side of high tide. Please check the tide times here when planning your holiday dates. There is one non transfer accommodation nearby to Lopwell Dam which requires a 1.5 mile walk from the trail.
Until the summer Calstock Ferry starts operating again, this walk requires a short 7 minute train journey from Bere Alston to Calstock. Trains only run every two hours therefore careful planning of your days walk to/via Calstock will be required. Please check the train times here. The train cost is minimal and not included in the cost of your tour.
Travel to Plymouth where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Plymouth to Whitleigh(T). 16 miles (25.5km)
Whitleigh(T) to Gunnislake. 18 miles (29km)
Gunnislake to Lifton. 14.5 miles (23km)
Lifton to Bridgerule(T). 17.5 miles (28km)
Bridgerule(T) to Tamar Lake(T). 13 miles (21km)
Tamar Lake(T) to Morwenstow(L). 12.5 miles (20km)
Depart from Morwenstow(L) after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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By Air - The most convenient major city and international airports are Exeter and Newquay.
There is a rail station at the start of the trail (Plymouth). The nearest station to the end of the trail (Morwenstow) is at Barnstaple (30 miles away) or Okehampton (35 miles away).
Limited bus services run from Morwenstow to Okehampton or Barnstaple, a taxi would be quicker and more convenient.
Trains run from London Paddington station to Plymouth and from Barnstaple or Okehampton station to London Paddington station.
The easiest way to return to the start of the trail is to take a bus from Morwenstow to Bude, then change again to another bus to Plymouth. Bus times are limited however.
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