Tamara Coast to Coast Way Walking Map 1: Cremyll to Lifton

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 first Tamara Coast to Coast Way map is from Cremyll to Lifton, a distance of about 47 miles.

Starting at Cremyll, with views across Plymouth Sound, you move inland where the Tamara Coast to Coast Way trail takes you through Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, with its formal gardens and historic estate. As you walk along the banks of the River Tamar, you pass Saltash with views of the Tamar Bridge and the Royal Albert Bridge. Wending you way up the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), you come to Calstock with the impressive viaduct and the historic Morwellham Quay, a living museum of the area's mining heritage. The Tamara Coast to Coast Way route takes you through Bere Alston and on to Gunnislake. The path follows close to the river before climbing up to Milton Abbot, a big climb, then dropping down to Lifton whilst skirting the impressive Kelly House.

The initiative to develop the Tamara Coast to Coast Way involved local councils, conservation organizations, 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.