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
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A coast-to-coast tour of the Tamar Valley, following the border of Cornwall and Devon.
From £535 per person
Follow the shared border of Devon and Cornwall from Plymouth to Morwenstow on the Tamara Coast to Coast Way. This well-publicised, 92-mile-long trail loosely follows the route of the River Tamar, tracing its journey upstream through the Tamar Valley National Landscape and onward north along country lanes to the far sea.
The southern half is particularly special, meandering along the Tamar Valley Discovery Trail through lush woodland and farmland between hamlets nestled amongst the greenery, with several historic sites to explore along the way. We’ve picked this section out for our recommended Tamara Highlights tour.
Road walking makes up a significant portion of the northern half of the full trail, with long stretches between high Cornish hedges. The Tamara Way rewards you for your efforts at the pretty Tamar Lakes and the stunning Hartwell Heritage Coast as the trail nears the sea, but it is hard work between them; if this concerns you and the Highlights tour doesn't appeal, consider the Tarka Trail as a great mix of coastal and inland walking in Devon, while the Land’s End Round offers the same in far western Cornwall. The Two Moors Way is a great coast-to-coast option, too.
A large part of the Tamara Coast to Coast’s appeal lies in the way it links to the South West Coast Path at either end, allowing for an epic circular tour along the coast and border of Cornwall, but the trail is an interesting linear adventure in its own right.
From £920 per person
This tour option covers the full Tamara Coast to Coast Way, including both the recommended Tamar Valley Discovery Trail and the pavement-pounding northern stretch of the route. Though the Tamara Way officially begins at Cremyll, 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, following country lanes and admiring far-reaching viewpoints before reuniting with the sea at Morwenstow.
If you’re craving a taste of Cornwall that largely avoids the crowds of the coastal resorts, the full Tamara Coast to Coast Way is worth considering. It can be booked alongside the Cornish sections of the South West Coast Path to produce an impressive circular tour of this scenic region.
| 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 |
