Circular walk from Newmills to Tregadillett near Launceston

Newmills to Tregadillett

If you want to do the walk when the railway is not open, we suggest parking in Tregadillett and starting the walk at direction 14 then once you pass direction 29, restart the walk from direction 3.

A circular walk in the Kensey valley from the end of the steam railway at Newmills, through the bluebell woods at Trebursye, to the Eliot Arms in Tregadillett and returning to Newmills via the remains of a prehistoric fort, to catch the steam train back to Launceston.

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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

Following a journey on the steam railway from Launceston to Newmills, the route follows a footpath through broadleaf woodland to reach the hamlet of Trebursye. From here, the route follows a footpath across fields to Tregadillett, where a visit to the Eliot Arms is an option. The return route is on footpaths via Kestle, passing the prehistoric fortified settlement of Kestle Rings on the way down the valley and following a lane alongside the River Kensey to Newmills.

Highlights

  • Follows on from a ride on the Launceston Steam Railway
  • Pretty countryside and woodland with plenty of potential picnic spots
  • Passes close to the Eliot Arms - the historic pub in Tregadillett

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 112
  • Distance: 3.7 miles/5.9 km
  • Steepness grade: Easy-moderate
  • Recommended footwear: walking boots
  • Pub: ✓

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Pubs on or near the route

  • The Eliot Arms

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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