Calling University of Plymouth students! The University is offering you the opportunity to explore the incredible beauty around Devon and Cornwall.
Wellbeing Walking Group
Free event for University of Plymouth students
Tavistock
We are offering a free monthly walking group for students with all travel expenses provided.
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 – pick-up point on the SU Roof.
- Free event – all travel expenses provided for students attending.
- Exploring a new area of Devon or Cornwall each month.
Join our monthly walking group, find out details below for our next walking group event and how to book your place.
Wellbeing Walk from Royal William Yard to Firestone Bay
Date: Wednesday 15 October
Time: 11am - 1.30pm
Time: 11am - 1.30pm
Join us on our short walk through the historic Royal William Yard to the beautiful waterfront of Firestone Bay.
Meet at the Student Union roof area on the university campus at 11am. We will then catch a bus from the City Centre to Royal William Yard. Travel expenses are provided. We will return to the university for 1.30pm.
Please wear suitable clothing for the weather and footwear for walking, and your own refreshments.
Monthly walks planned for 2025/26:
- 17 September – Welcome to Plymouth's city waterfront (walking group taster event)
- 15 October – Royal William Yard and Devil's Point (walk from West Hoe)
- 19 November – Mount Batten by ferry
- December – no walk (break for the holidays)
- 21 January – Bere Ferres by train
- 18 February – Mount Edgecumbe by ferry
- 18 March – Wembury to Heybrook Bay
- 15 April – Calstock to Cothele House by train
- 20 May – Kingsands and Cawsands by ferry to Mount Edgecumbe
- 17 June – Looe by train
Please note all walks are subject to change and are not suitable for students with mobility issues.