Walking Group – Wellbeing walks from the railway

Free event for University of Plymouth students
Lopwell Dam and Ford. Image copyright: Clive Charlton
Image copyright: Clive Charlton
Lopwell Dam and Ford. Image copyright: Clive Charlton

  • Meet on the Students' Union roof at 09:45

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Calling University of Plymouth students! The University has linked up with Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership to offer you the opportunity to explore the incredible beauty around Devon and Cornwall.
We are offering a free monthly walking group for students with all travel expenses provided, using Great Western Railway to travel via train to destinations along the Tamar Valley Line and more.
The walking group provides students with the opportunity to develop social connections with others and help alleviate stressors related to studies and academic pressures through exercise, spending time outdoors and connecting with nature. It offers students the chance to discover the incredible beauty around Devon and Cornwall and demonstrate how accessible it is through the use of public transport.
  • Meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.
  • Free event – all travel expenses provided through Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership.
  • Exploring a new area or Devon or Cornwall each month.
Join our monthly walking group, find the details for our next walking group event and how to book your place below.
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Wednesday 21 May, 09:45–16:15 | Bere Ferrers station to Gnatham and Lopwell Dam

About this walk...
  • A five mile walk exploring the lovely village of Bere Ferrers and the Tavy estuary out to Lopwell Dam.
  • There are some rocky, steep sections and areas where we need to cross shallow water so waterproof, supportive footwear is essential.
  • In order to have sufficient time to complete the walk, we will be meeting at 09:45 and catching the train at 10:28 to Bere Ferrers. We will return by 16:00.
Please note: unfortunately this walk is not suitable for students with mobility issues.
Email studentservices@plymouth.ac.uk for any queries.

Monthly walks planned for 2024/25

  • 18 September – Welcome to Plymouth, Britain's Ocean City (Walking Group taster event)
  • 16 October – Bere Ferrers
  • 20 November – Calstock
  • December – no walk (break for the holidays)
  • 22 January – Bere Alston
  • 19 February – Calstock and the wetlands
  • 19 March – Gunnislake and Danescombe Valley daffodil walk
  • 16 April – Cotehele blossom walk
  • 21 May – Bere Ferrers station to Gnatham and Lopwell Dam
  • 18 June – walk to be confirmed
Please note all walks are subject to change.
 

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