Circular walk from Poley's Bridge to Blisland

Poley's Bridge to Blisland

A circular walk from Poley's Bridge along the Camel Trail past the old china clay driers to Wenfordbridge and crossing the De Lank valley and Pendrift Downs to Blisland, returning along the Camel valley.

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The route starts at Poley's Bridge, where the Wenford Driers once loaded china clay onto the railway to Padstow, and follows the Camel Trail to Wenfordbridge. From here the route heads up De Lank valley, passing the granite quarry, and crosses the De Lank river to Pendrift Downs. Here, the route passes Jubilee Rock, carved with insignia then follows lanes into Blisland. The route leaves the village via the pub, descends to Lavethan Mill and then returns on the Camel Trail.

Highlights

  • Moss covered boulders and ancient twisted oaks on Pendrift Downs
  • Pretty Saxon village of Blisland
  • Impressively ornate 15th century church
  • Local food and real ales at Blisland Inn - winner of the CAMRA National Pub of the Year
  • Panoramic views from Jubilee Rock - a huge granite boulder carved with insignia
  • Pleasant woodland and riverside scenery along the Camel Trail
  • Eeerie ruins of the Wenford Dryers

Considerations

  • Can get very muddy in winter after a prolonged period of rain.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 109
  • Distance: 5.2 miles/8.4 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate
  • Recommended footwear: walking boots
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • The Blisland Inn

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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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