Lanhydrock to Restormel circular walk

Lanhydrock to Restormel

The lane passing the Dutchy Nursery can get a lot of traffic at peak holiday times.

A circular walk from the mediaeval bridge at Respryn along the River Fowey through the bluebell woodland of the Lanhydrock Estate to the circular Norman castle at Restormel which had a pressurised piped water system 700 years ahead of its time.

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The walk follows the River Fowey from Respryn bridge through the grounds of the Lanhydrock estate to Restormel Castle. The route then crosses over the river at Restormel Manor into the woodland owned by the Duchy. The return route is on lanes passing the Duchy Nursery before descending, with views over Restormel Castle and the neighbouring valleys, to Respryn.

Highlights

  • Ancient woodland along the River Fowey, rich in wildlife
  • Restormel Castle - a circular Norman keep
  • Pretty meadows and woodland surrounding Restormel Manor
  • Café and a plethora of flora at Duchy Nursery
  • Huge amounts of wild garlic in Spring near Fairy Cross

Considerations

  • The last 2 miles of the walk are along lanes that get a lot of traffic at peak holiday times, particularly the one passing the Duchy Nursery. The lane from Fairy Cross towards Respryn also has some background traffic from satnavs plotting the shortest route via the bridge.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 107
  • Distance: 5.3 miles/8.5 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate
  • Recommended footwear: Walking boots or trainers in summer, waterproof boots in winter
  • No stiles: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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either as a GPS-guided walk with our app (£3.29) or a PDF of directions (£2.79) Example of directions

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