Free guided walk: Causeland to Sandplace

On Thursday 3rd July, join Blue Badge guide and author Mark Camp for a scenic but hilly 3.5-mile walk through the peaceful East Looe Valley. The route explores hidden coombes and leafy lanes as you find out about the history of the Liskeard to Looe Canal.

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The walk

Starting at 12:10pm from Causeland station, this walk takes you on a winding journey through the quieter eastern slopes of the valley, between Trewidland and Morval.

As always, Mark brings the landscape to life with stories and insight – this time featuring glimpses of the area’s agricultural past, and the long-disused canal that once connected the moor to the coast.

The walk is approximately 3.5 miles long and you can expect a mix of road and track underfoot, so wear suitable footwear and clothing. There will also be time to stop for a picnic lunch, so be sure to also bring something to eat.

The route finishes at Sandplace station for the train home. See below for train times.

Please note: dogs are not permitted on the walk.

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How to book

The walk is free to attend, but you will need to buy train tickets as usual.

Plymouth – Sandplace Off-Peak Day Return: £8.60

To reserve your place, please email Mark at walkaboutwest@btinternet.com and let him know how many people are in your group. He’ll reply to confirm your spot.

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Get there by train

From Plymouth catch the 11:20, arriving into Liskeard for arriving into Liskeard for 11:43 – allowing you plenty of time (11 mins) to hop off the train and head over the footbridge to Platform 3 where you’ll catch the Looe Valley Line train at 11:54 to arrive in Causeland for 12:10 where the walk will commence.

If you’re coming from Liskeard, catch the 11:54 from Platform 3.

Depending on the weather the walk will finish in time to catch either the 14:39 or 15:50 train home from Sandplace station (arriving back at Liskeard at 15.06 or 16.13, or at Plymouth at 15.46 or 16.45).

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Top tip – get a Devon & Cornwall Railcard (just £12 a year and now available online) to save a third on the above fares for you and a friend.