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Explore the best of Devon and Cornwall with our self-guided walks.
Take a scenic train trip, then enjoy the fresh air with our free route guides.
Young couple on the walk from Calstock to Cotehele National Trust with Calstock Viaduct in background
Family walking the South West Coast Path between Looe and Polperro
Flashdown Woods, Eggesford

Tips

Please remember all public rights of way cross private land, so keep to paths and keep dogs on leads.

Occasionally short term work may mean diversions are put in place - follow local signs if necessary.

The maps in our route packs are intended as a guide only; it is always advisable to carry the relevant OS Map with you whilst out walking.
Coastal walks
Coastal path between Looe and Polperro
The South West Coast Path website offers free directions and maps for walks starting at these stations: Penzance, St Ives, Falmouth, Newquay, Looe, Paignton, Torquay, Torre, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Dawlish Warren, Starcross, Exmouth, Barnstaple.
PDF leaflets & more
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Get PDF leaflets of walks from stations on the Exeter-Exmouth line (Avocet Ambles 1, 2 and 3) and on the Riviera Line (Exeter-Paignton).
Check out the national RailWalks website for other walks from stations in the South West and further afield.
Books
Tarka Line Walks
£9.99
60 glorious Mid-Devon walks from the wayside stations of the scenic Tarka Line.
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Rambles from the Railway
£4.50
9 self-guided walks from stations along the scenic Looe Valley Line.
Trails from the Track
£3.50
Nine walks from the Maritime Line (Truro-Falmouth) on individual cards.
Moor to Sea
£5.00
Scenic walks in the Plymouth area – including on the Tamar Valley Line.