Walk around Plymouth

9.9 miles (16 km)

A nice easy walk along a section of the south west coast path which highlights the city's history and heritage. The walk links the Cremyll Ferry landing stage on the shores of the Tamar with Jennycliff on the eastern side of Plymouth Sound.
Known as Plymouth's Waterfront Walkway the walk is suitable for families with good paths and lots to see on the way. Highlights include Plymouth Hoe, Smeatons Lighthouse, the pretty Marina at the Barbican, Hooe Lake and Fort Bovisand at the end of the walk.
To extend the walk you can continue along the South West Coast Path towards Wembury Point.
If you head west across the ferry you can visit Mount Edgcumbe Country Park where there's 865 acres of parkland and beautiful landscaped Cornish gardens.
Plymouth is also located very close to the Dartmoor National Park and the Tamar Valley AONB where there's lots more great options for walkers.

Plymouth's Waterfront Walkway Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

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Walks near Plymouth

Mount Edgcumbe Country Park - With 865 acres of parkland, beautiful landscaped Cornish gardens and stunning coastline, Mount Edgcumbe Country Park is a fantastic place to visit
Wembury Point - This delightful area near Plymouth has recently been restored by the National Trust
Gara Point Yealm Estuary - This circular coastal walk near Newton Ferrers visits Gara Point with wonderful views over the Yealm Estuary.
The walk starts from the National Trust car park at Warren and follows the South West Coast Path to Gara Point, passing Blackstone Point SSI on the way
Saltram Park - Enjoy a circular cycle or walk around Saltram Park and the River Plym estuary on this easy route in Plymouth
Plymbridge Woods - This is the delightful Plymbridge Woods family cycle trail
Cann Woods - These woods on the outskirts of Plymouth have miles of good cycling and walking trails
Lopwell Dam - Lopwell Dam�Local Nature Reserve covers an area of 5 hectares on the River Tavy near Plymouth and Tavistock
Cadover Bridge to Dewerstone Rocks - This varied walk in Dartmoor explores the attractive woodland, rivers and crags around Cadover Bridge and Dewerstone
Bere Peninsula Circular - This circular ride takes you along the River Tamar and then the River Tavy with splendid views of the beautiful Tamar Valley AONB
Tamar Valley Discovery Trail - This beautiful trail takes you through the Tamar Valley AONB from Tamerton Foliot in Devon to Launceston in Cornwall
Drakes Trail - This 22 mile cycle or walk runs from Tavistock to the coast at Plymouth, along National Cycle Route 27
Yealmpton - This village in South Devon sits in a pleasnt riverside location just east of Plymouth