The Tamara Coast to Coast Way maps cover the Tamara Coast to Coast Way route from its start in Cremyll to its finish in Morwenstow, a distance of approximately 87 miles. This second Tamara Coast to Coast Way map is from Lifton to Morwenstow, a distance of about 42 miles.
Walking the Tamara Coast to Coast Way from Lifton to Morwenstow offers a delightful mix of rural landscapes, historical sites, and picturesque villages. Leaving Lifton, you head over the A30 through Liftondown along a quiet country lane before crossing the Holsworthy to Launceston road and rejoining the River Tamar. You will find yourself walking alongside a short section of the Bude Canal, built in the early 1800's, which used to transport goods between Bude and Duxton Wharf, near Launceston. The Tamara Coast to Coast Way path strikes off away from the river, taking a country lane through Boyton to Bridgerule. From there, it heads over towards the coast, passing Stratton before reaching Lower and Upper Tamar Lakes, managed by the South West Lakes Trust, an ideal spot for bird watching. This is now the homeward stretch, if 11 miles can be considered a stretch, passing close to the source of the River Tamar on Wooley Moor before heading across to the coast at Marsland Beach and the down to Morwenstow. The village is famous for its historic church, St. Morwenna and St. John the Baptist, and the eccentric vicar Reverend Hawker, who built the unique Hawker's Hut from driftwood.
The initiative to develop the Tamara Coast to Coast Way involved local councils, conservation organisations, and community groups, all aiming to promote sustainable tourism and outdoor recreation in the region. The trail was carefully planned to incorporate existing footpaths, bridleways, and quiet country lanes, ensuring minimal environmental impact while maximizing accessibility for walkers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts. It also aimed to highlight the region's rich mining history with remnants of the area's industrial past, such as old mine buildings and quarries.
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