Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Plymouth to Wembury and on to Lynmouth
The Two Moors Way was officially opened on 29 May 1976. In 2005 the Two Moors Way was linked with the Erme–Plym Trail from Ivybridge to Wembury on the south Devon coast to create a cross-county coast-to-coast route of over 115 miles.
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 213.29 km
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Calculated time: 9 days
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Difficulty: Moderate
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Return to departure point: No
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Vertical gain: + 4,085 m
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Vertical drop: - 4,109 m
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Highest point: 527 m
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Lowest point: 0 m
Step by step walk
This walk needs several days, find the details below:
Useful Information
The Plymouth to Wembury stage is a bit of an add-on to get to the start of the walk and enjoy a bit of the coast. Trains and buses connect Plymouth with the rest of Britain and the cross-channel ferries also bring folk in from other places. So, leave your car at home and step onto the trail ready to go.
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
Other walks in the area
Stage 1 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Plymouth Station to Wembury
Departure from Plymouth
This stage is really an add-on to the official route. There is an option to use the Erme-Plym Trail that is, in itself, an add-on to the original Two Moors Way. This will take you straight to Ivybridge through Brixton and Yealmpton. However, this route takes you along the coast to Wembury. The ferry option reduces the road walking considerably.
Cremyll and Kingsand from Maker church
Departure from Maker-with-Rame (Cornwall)
This circular walk starting from the Church of St Mary and St Julian, mainly along the coastal path, provides a way of visiting World Heritage sites around the mouth of River Tamar including Mount Edgcumbe and Cremyll.
Mount Edgcumbe walk
Departure from Maker-with-Rame (Cornwall)
This short and easy walk is the perfect place if you want to admire the view of Plymouth Sound, St John's lake, Cawsand Bay and the mouth of the River Tamar, particularly at sunset.
Penlee Point and Rame Head
Departure from Maker-with-Rame (Cornwall)
This beautiful walk from Penlee Battery, mostly using the coastal path along Rame peninsula, provides a way of visiting places including Queen Adelaïde's grotto, St Mickael's chapel and Cawsand village.
Stage 2 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Wembury to Ivybridge
Departure from Wembury (Devon)
Go for a swim, paddle your feet, pick up a stone or just take a photo. Whatever you do at the beginning of the walk, from here on, the route drives inland towards the higher ground of The Dartmoor National Park. It weaves its way through Brixton, Yealmpton and Ermington before reaching Ivybridge, using the Erme-Plym Trail.
Wembury and Heybrook Bay
Departure from Wembury (Devon)
A walk following some of the ancient green lanes or “holloways” linking the fields and villages behind Wembury to the shoreline below. There are great views out over the Channel and Plymouth Sound before dropping back down onto the South West Coast Path.
Wembury to Bovisand Coast Path Circular
Departure from Wembury (Devon)
A circular walk taking in one of the easier stretches of the South West Coast path between Wembury and Bovisand, with a circular return along lanes and paths via Staddiscombe. Most of the gradients are gentle, with a few steep sections. Can be combined with a walk to Warren Point for a longer route.
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