Par and Tywardreath circular walk

Par and Tywardreath

The the tunnel under the bridge is reported as flooded. Wellies may be required until the water level drops.The path from St Andrews House, alongside the Treesmill Stream, is closed due to bank instability. A temporary diversion is in place between directions 14 and 15 via Driving Lane, signposted by Cornwall Council.

A circular walk at Tywardreath where a mediaeval Priory was based and Par where much of the route was once a tidal creek and a wetland nature reserve has been created on some of the reclaimed land.

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The walk starts by heading inland from Par Beach across land which was under the sea a century ago and along canals created by the Victorians to reclaim marshland. After reaching the railway line, the route winds through the park past the lakes and then follows a footpath past the marshes wetland reserve. The route then follows the Saint's Way through Tywardreath to return to Par Beach, crossing the beach at the end.

Highlights

  • Tywardreath Marsh nature reserve
  • Sandy beach at Par
  • Bird life including a lot of ducks, geese and swans
  • Industrial heritage at Par

Considerations

  • Note that most coastal walks in Cornwall have paths close to unfenced cliffs.

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Vital statistics

  • OS Explorer: 107
  • Distance: 3.5 miles/5.6 km
  • Steepness grade: Easy
  • Recommended footwear: Walking boots in winter, walking shoes in summer.
  • No stiles: ✓
  • Pub: ✓
  • Café: ✓

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Beaches

Pubs on or near the route

  • The New Inn
  • The Royal Inn
  • The Ship Inn
  • The Welcome Home Inn

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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