Kylgh Kernow: Gunnislake to Launceston
A long-distance inland stage through Tamar country ending at Launceston Castle.
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About this walk
rich in mining and borderland history.
The Experience
This is a journey walk following the Tamar valley between Gunnislake and Launceston
Elevation Profile
Illustrative profileRoute Summary
blending wooded paths
Landscape & History
riverside sections
Safety & Conditions
Weather
river sections
Navigation
and historic crossings.
Livestock & Wildlife
The Tamar valley shaped trade and industry between Cornwall and Devon
Footwear
Walking shoes or boots are recommended due to stony and uneven sections.
Variations
and historic crossings.
Access & Parking
A longer linear walk following the Tamar valley with steady terrain and historic interest throughout.
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Wildlife you might see
Common sightings along this route — based on habitat and recent reports
Peak seasonOtter
mammal
Season approachingCommon Sandpiper
marine-life
Curlew
bird
Cotton Grass
plant
Peak seasonMoorland Fungi
fungi
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History along the route
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