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Torpoint Peninsula

Cornwall  >  United Kingdom

The Torpoint Peninsula is in South East Cornwall and is surrounded on 3 sides by the River Lynher, River Tamar (Hamoaze) and St John's Lake (Estuary).

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 13 joulukuu 2020
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Description

The Torpoint Peninsula area can be walked on footpaths through farmland/woodland and along roads with and without footpaths. It includes Wilcove Lake (small estuary), Jupiter Point (Royal Navy Seamanship School), the town of Torpoint itself and open farmland with a possibility of pensassirkku and kapustahaikara throughout the walk.

Details

Access

The town of Torpoint is on the west bank of the River Tamar (at this point called the Hamoaze) reached by Pedestrian/Car ferry from The City of Plymouth. On leaving ferry continue on A374, which slowly climbs out of the town, when it flattens out turn left onto Trevol Road signposted HMS Raleigh (Naval Camp), continue on this road and look for a pull in on right just as naval camp ends (signed Horson Cemetery). Park here and continue on foot following the map. The total length of the route shown on the map is about 12 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , River , City/village , Agriculture , Mud flats , Beach

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Open landscape , High water possible , Wet , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Summer , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Pay attention to STAR ICONS in village of Wilcove.

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