Circular Walk from Lerryn to St Winnow

Lerryn to St Winnow

At the peak of exceptionally high tides, the path along the creek edge at St Winnow can be underwater and there is no alternative path. Check the tide times and particularly tide heights to look out for high spring tides.

A circular walk to the creekside church of St Winnow along the River Fowey and Lerryn where hoards of Roman coins have been found on the river banks, and overlooked by the manor house that is thought may have been the inspiration for Toad Hall in The Wind in the Willows.

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The walk follows a byway from Lerryn along the former quays of the Lerryn River into Ethy Woods. The route then follows paths through the woods along the edge of the River Lerryn and up the River Fowey to St Winnow. The walk passes through the churchyard and then follows footpaths across the fields to Ethy Mill where the walk re-enters the woods to reach the parkland surrounding Ethy House. The final section is across the former grounds of the house to reach Lerryn.

Highlights

  • Views over the creeks
  • Pretty creekside churchyard of St Winnow
  • Mature broadleaf woodland with ancient oaks
  • Farm museum at St Winnow

Considerations

  • The path through the fields can get churned-up by livestock after prolonged wet weather, making it very muddy. Wellies are recommended in these conditions.
  • On exceptionally high tides, the path along the edge of the river at St Winnow can flood.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 107
  • Distance: 5.1 miles/8.2 km
  • Steepness grade: Moderate
  • Recommended footwear: Waterproof boots
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • The Ship Inn

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