Walks you can reach from Par by train

Lostwithiel Station to Liskeard Station (Cornwall)

6m direct from Par.

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

Bugle Station to Lostwithiel Station (Cornwall)

6m direct from Par.

A hilly route that climbs out of Bugle through woodland before following generally quiet lanes for a long stretch, then crossing sheep and cattle fields. Field paths are often unmarked on the ground, with stiles in poor repair and the approach into Lostwithiel is steep and gravelly. The unusual round granite boulders in the fields are keystones of the St Austell batholith, a local geological feature. Luxulyan village has toilets and a shop.

12km.

The lanes are only just wide enough for vehicles, including agricultural traffic, especially around Luxulyan, so take care. Cattle are present in many fields. Field navigation west of Lanlivery is tricky and the final stile into Lostwithiel is in poor repair. The B3269 crossing is awkward.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Lostwithiel Station to Looe Station (Cornwall)

6m direct from Par.

some wonderful scenery. A long, demanding route through beautiful Cornish countryside, woodland and riverside, with a lot of stiles and over 600m of ascent. Steep bridleways and uphill climbs, stepping stones over rivers and mud, several poorly-maintained sections through fields with no obvious path and overgrown stiles and brambles. The final section to Looe through woodland and along the West Looe estuary is a joy. Wildlife seen along the route includes kingfishers and little egrets near the West Looe estuary.

Tough: 24km, steep ascents.

Several sections are overgrown and poorly maintained with brambles and nettles hiding stiles, and field paths can be unclear; stepping-stone river crossings may require the bridge at high tide. You need stamina for the distance and ascent. Can be muddy.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Liskeard Station to Saltash Station (Cornwall)

30m direct from Par.

Tough: 23km, steep ascents.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Liskeard Station to Looe Station (Cornwall)

30m direct from Par.

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

Redruth Station to Penryn Station (Cornwall)

30m direct from Par.

The views around Lanner were crazy, stretching for miles across Cornwall. A fantastic, surprisingly direct rural route with a nice mix of footpaths, quiet back roads and grassy fields, plus the old Mineral Tramways Mining Trail. Not too hilly, very peaceful and with some heavily overgrown field sections in summer and a few difficult stiles and gates; some rights of way have been adapted by landowners. Uses the Mineral Tramways Mining Trail. Easy buses back from both Redruth and Penryn.

13km.

Several heavily overgrown sections, especially around Tresevean in summer, where field edges may be easier than the path line. A few difficult stiles and gates. Crossing the A39 is tricky, requiring patience for a gap.

Lunch: A pub at Stithians, roughly half way. Shops at Stithians and Lanner.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Camborne Station to Redruth Station (Cornwall)

30m direct from Par.

the magnificent Carn Brea; the route over the top of Carn Brea offers much better views. A direct, enjoyable and fairly easy walk between two adjacent towns, mostly on good paths with a few loose-stone lanes and a little straightforward field walking, passing various mining relics. There are several large granite stiles and all different. Largely follows National Cycle Network route 3 (the Cornish Way) and part of the Great Flat Lode Trail, one of the Mineral Tramways Trails in Cornwall. The route mostly stays below Carn Brea, but climbing over the summit, or up to the Basset Monument, is a recommended alternative for better views. A short train ride returns you to the start.

Tough: steep ascents. 6km.

Walk Whitecross Hill with care as cars are fast, though it is only a short section between two footpaths. Climbing over the top of Carn Brea involves some narrow paths.

End-of-walk reward: Rowes bakery cafe.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Hayle Station to Camborne Station (Cornwall)

45m direct from Par.

occasional flashes of beautiful farming and coastal wetlands. After a quiet urban exit the route opens into farming country and coastal wetlands, with mostly well-marked footpaths and many distinctive old granite stiles and before a lively urban footpath into Camborne.

Tough: steep ascents. 11km.

A footpath appears not to exist at Polmeanor Farmhouse; continue and follow the woodland path to switch back and pick up the trail.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Camborne Station to Penryn Station (Cornwall)

45m direct from Par.

Tough: steep ascents. 20km.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Saltash Station to Calstock Station (Cornwall)

45m direct from Par.

21km.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Looe Station to Saltash Station (Cornwall)

45m direct from Par.

Tough: 32km, steep ascents.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Saltash Station to Plymouth Station (Cornwall)

45m direct from Par.

A scenic route, taking in the views over the River Tamar. An easy, mostly flat suburban walk crossing the Tamar Bridge, with a fairly steep hill around Fletemoor Road and then a peaceful stretch through Ham Woods and good use of Central Park. Traffic can be problematic at St Budeaux Square and nearer the city centre; the Ham Woods to Central Park section can be confusing to navigate. Public toilets are just past the Tamar Bridge near the toll booths and in Central Park near the Life Centre. The route passes Home Park's Devonport End.

Tough: steep ascents. 8km.

Traffic can be heavy at St Budeaux Square and near the city centre, and on the Tamar Bridge at certain times (cycle routes run alongside the footpath). The route between Ham Woods and Central Park is confusing through a residential area and easy to get lost in; a navigation app may help.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route