Lostwithiel to Looe
A station-to-station walkCornwallSouth West England
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.
Woodland: a quarter under tree cover.
Warnings: 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.
Credits
Walk details: Slow Ways.