Best walks to or from Liskeard

Lostwithiel Station to Liskeard Station

some beautiful streams and woodlands; great views. A fairly direct but hilly route, mainly on very quiet back roads and traversing small valleys with beautiful streams and woodlands. Includes one stile (avoidable via a short detour). A short stretch beside the busy B3359 and a section without pavement in and out of Lostwithiel. No supply stops along the route, so stock up at Lostwithiel or Liskeard. The section between Scorn Mill and through the Deerpark is a delight.

21km.

A 100-metre stretch beside the busy, fast B3359 (good verge and visibility), and a section of Lanwithan Road with no pavement, especially care heading south on the hill.

Lunch: No places to stop for supplies along the route, so stock up at either end.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Liskeard Station to Saltash Station

Tough: 23km, steep ascents.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Liskeard Station to Looe Station

the scenery and wildlife is stunning. A quiet riverside route following the West Looe river, with rock, mud and moss underfoot in places. The path can be overgrown and wet and is slippery on the rocky and muddy stretches. Abundant wildlife along the river, including herons.

Tough: steep ascents. 19km.

The section between Herodsfoot and Church Bridge can be very overgrown and wet, with the route not always clear; stay on the east side of the West Looe river. Parts of the path closer to Looe can flood on the tidal river. Proper footwear recommended on slippery rock and mud. No mobile signal at points along the river.

Lunch: No places for refreshments along the route.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route